River Plate and Lanus will draw swords in the upcoming round of the Primera Division on Sunday, 21 July.
With both teams in similar forms, who will get the points from this game? View our free River Plate vs Lanus predictions below to find out, but remember to also consider our other Primera Division predictions.
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River Plate vs Lanus prediction: A narrow win for River Plate
Key stats
- River Plate have averaged 3.33 total goals per game in their home games in Primera Division so far.
- Five times in a row River Plate have beaten Lanus in their H2H duels and they've also led at half time in four of those games.
- River Plate enter this match after winning all three of their home games in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: River Plate 3-1 Lanus
River Plate have won three gams so far in the Primera Division at home and they've scored exactly three goals in each of those games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: River Plate the clear favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.40%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.40%
Looking at these River Plate vs Lanus odds it's clear that the hosts are the expected winners and it's not even close according to the bookmakers, even though only one point separates these teams in the standings right now.
That being said, River Plate are perfect at home in this league so far and they are certainly the better team on paper, so it's clear why they are the more likely winners.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, don't forget to also look at some of our favourite betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Total domination for River Plate
With five wins in a row over Lanus, River Plate have dominated this matchup lately. That being said, Lanus actually have a small advantage over River Plate when it comes to their overall H2H record: 24-13-23.
Argentina Liga Profesional 04/03/23
Lanus
River Plate
Argentina Liga Profesional 26/06/22
River Plate
Lanus
Argentina Liga Profesional 29/07/21
Lanus
River Plate
Argentina Superliga 04/08/19
River Plate
Lanus
Argentina Superliga 29/09/18
Lanus
River Plate
River Plate preview: Hoping to extend their winning streak at home
With all three wins at home this season in Primera Division, River Plate have done well to start the season, despite losing both of their away games so far. In any case, River Plate fans have reasons to be pleased with how things are going so far since River Plate have also topped their Copa Libertadores group.
Meanwhile, Daniel Zabala and Agustin Sant'Anna are out with injuries at this time.
Predicted lineup: Ledesma (GK), Simon, Boselli, Pirez, Diaz, Fonseca, Fernandez, Echeverri, Lanzini, Borja & Colidio
Argentina Liga Profesional 01/09/24
D
CA Independiente
0
River Plate
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 25/08/24
D
Newell's
0
River Plate
0
Copa Libertadores 22/08/24
W
CA Talleres de Cu00f3rdoba
1
River Plate
2
Argentina Liga Profesional 17/08/24
D
Gimnasia LP
1
River Plate
1
Copa Libertadores 15/08/24
W
CA Talleres de Cu00f3rdoba
0
River Plate
1
Lanus preview: Climbing out of the relegation zone?
With just one loss in their last six matches in all competitions, Lanus have been in solid form recently. In fact, that one loss came in the last round of Copa Sudamericana group stages where Lanus have already secured the top spot in their group beforehand. All in all, they enter their duel with River Plate in good mood and hope they can end River Plate's winning streak in their H2H meetings.
Luciano Boggio, Walter Bou, Ezequiel Munoz, and Eduardo Salvio are on the team's injury list right now.
Predicted lineup: Aguerre (GK), Morgantini, Dominguez, Luciatti, Soler, Carrera, Perez, Loaiza, Acquino, Moreno & Torres
Japan J-League 31/08/24
W
Sagan Tosu
1
Shonan Bellmare
2
Japan J-League 24/08/24
L
Nagoya Grampus
1
Shonan Bellmare
0
Japan FA Cup 21/08/24
L
Gamba Osaka
3
Shonan Bellmare
2
Japan J-League 17/08/24
L
Kashiwa Reysol
2
Shonan Bellmare
1
Japan J-League 11/08/24
W
Machida Zelvia
0
Shonan Bellmare
1
Player to watch: Facundo Colidio
With three goals in the first five rounds of Liga Profesional, Colidio has been the top scorer for River Plate so far and with Cavani out of their next match, the 24-year-old forward will have to carry an even bigger offensive burden.
