CA Banfield vs CA River Plate, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Banfield vs CA River Plate — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Florencio Sola.
- CA Banfield 27 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ernesto Uziga
- Referee Silvio Trucco
- Referee Diego Bonfa
- Referee Leandro Rey Hilfer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Córdoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Córdoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | CA River Plate | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Feb | CA Tigre | A | 4–4 | D |
| 02 Feb | CA Talleres | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Jan | CA San Martín de San Juan | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | CA Union | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | AA Argentinos Juniors | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | CA Banfield | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | CA Rosario Central | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Racing Club | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Jan | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | A | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | CA Patronato | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Banfield | CA River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Position | #5 |
| 24 | Points | 43 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 5 / 9 / 13 | W / D / L | 11 / 10 / 6 |
| 22 | Scored | 38 |
| 36 | Conceded | 21 |
| -14 | GD | +17 |
| 0.89 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 19% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Banfield this season
CA Banfield this season
36%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
CA Banfield are 27th (24 pts). CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Banfield
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA River Plate
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Banfield
| Mauro Mendez | 6 G | 3 A |
| Tiziano Perrotta | 6 G | 1 A |
| Lautaro Gomez | 3 G |
CA River Plate
| Sebastian Driussi | 5 G | |
| Gonzalo Montiel | 4 G | 1 A |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
| Juan Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: CA River Plate gets underway.
- 5' CA Banfield currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Banfield and CA River Plate are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jorge Rodriguez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA River Plate.
- 17' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Agustin Urzi.
- 22' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CA River Plate winning 100% of all matches.
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' CA Banfield are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA River Plate's shape.
- 36' Poor challenge from Ignacio Fernandez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 38' CA Banfield receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
- 46' It is a substitution in CA River Plate team. Ignacio Fernandez is replaced by Camilo Mayada on 46 minute.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Banfield side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Agustin Fontana makes it 1-0.
- 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Emanuel Cecchini.
- 64' CA River Plate looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 65' The CA River Plate bench stirs into life. Rafael Borre is withdrawn and Lucas Pratto gets his opportunity.
- 69' Cristian Ferreira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gonzalo Montiel at the 69 minute mark.
- 70' A moment of madness from Claudio Bravo on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Banfield will be frustrated.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Julian Carranza. He replaces Agustin Fontana on 73 minute.
- 78' CA Banfield is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 80' Time for substitution for CA Banfield. Juan Alvarez is replaced by Adrian Sporle.
- 84' What a strike from Lucas Pratto! The score is 1-1.
- 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CA Banfield Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 30
- 2
- 3
- 10
-
29
Martin Payero ↓ Daniel Calello 69'
- 17
- 24
-
22
Juan Alvarez ↓ Adrian Sporle 80'
- 35
Bench
- 27
- 8
-
33
Adrian Sporle ↑ 80'
-
21
Julian Carranza ↑ 73'
-
7
Daniel Calello ↑ 69'
- 6
- 23
CA River Plate Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 5
- 26
- 29
- 28
-
19
Rafael Borre ↓ Lucas Pratto 65'
- 20
- 11
- 7
- 2
Bench
- 22
- 23
-
27
Lucas Pratto ↑ 65'
- 32
-
18
Camilo Mayada ↑ 46'
- 14
-
21
Cristian Ferreira ↑ 69'
Coach
Marcelo Gallardo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Solari | 3 |
| Alejandro Cabrera | 2 |
| Miguel Borja | 2 |
| Lucas Beltran | 2 |
| Julian Palacios | 2 |
| Milton Gimenez | 1 |
| Salomon Rondon | 1 |
| Agustin Fontana | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Banfield Form
CA River Plate Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.81
CA Banfield xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
CA River Plate xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
CA Banfield or Draw
54%
Draw or CA River Plate
75%
CA Banfield or CA River Plate
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.7%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.8%
0 – 2
10.9%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 3
5.4%
2 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 0
3.1%
0 – 4
2.1%
Asian Handicap — CA Banfield
| Handicap | CA Banfield covers | Push | CA River Plate covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 25% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 16% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
CA Banfield keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

