Sunday , 16 August 2026

CA Independiente vs CA River Plate, Superliga Argentina 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2019-20
CA Independiente
1 – 2
Full Time
CA River Plate
Sun 19 Jan 2020 · 22:10 UTC Estadio Libertadores de America HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 3' Gonzalo Montiel
Pablo Perez 10' Y
Alexander Barboza 53' Y
Alexander Barboza 62' R
Y 67' Enzo Perez
Y 71' Ignacio Fernandez
Y 79' Cristian Ferreira
Leandro Fernandez 89' Y
Y 90' Milton Casco
Y 90' Ignacio Scocco

Overview

Match Preview

CA Independiente vs CA River Plate — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Libertadores de America.

Match Details

  • Referee Fernando Rapallini
  • Referee Maximilano Del Yesso
  • Referee Ariel Penel
  • Referee Ezequiel Brailovsky

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

2
4
CA Independiente 6 games · Avg 1.8 goals CA River Plate
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-19 CA Independiente 1–2 CA River Plate 2019-03-17 CA River Plate 3–0 CA Independiente

Recent Form

CA Independiente
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jan CA River Plate H 1–2 L
13 Dec CA Newell's Old Boys H 2–3 L
07 Dec CA Banfield H 0–1 L
02 Dec CA Aldosivi A 0–0 D
09 Nov CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba A 2–1 W
03 Nov CA San Lorenzo de Almagro H 2–1 W
CA River Plate
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jan CA Independiente A 2–1 W
09 Dec CA San Lorenzo de Almagro H 0–1 L
01 Dec CA Newell's Old Boys A 3–2 W
10 Nov CA Rosario Central H 0–1 L
02 Nov CA Aldosivi A 2–1 W
30 Oct CA Colon H 2–1 W

Season Stats

CA Independiente CA River Plate
#7 Position #5
40 Points 43
27 Played 27
9 / 13 / 5 W / D / L 11 / 10 / 6
25 Scored 38
17 Conceded 21
+8 GD +17
1.48 PPG 1.59
33% Win % 41%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
36% Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season

CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts). CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
4/3
■ 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 Independiente
Gabriel Avalos 11 G 5 A
Matias Abaldo 5 G 1 A
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' In just a few seconds Estadio Libertadores de America will turn into a battlefield for CA Independiente and CA River Plate.
  • 3' It’s a booking for CA River Plate player. Gonzalo Montiel gets a Yellow card.
  • 8' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pablo Perez on 10 minutes.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Independiente side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Enzo Perez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Independiente.
  • 23' Magnificent from Rafael Borre! That is 42 goals in 184 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 28' A quiet spell here at Estadio Libertadores de America. CA River Plate seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matias Suarez, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Libertadores de America with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 38' Martin Campana has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 46' Silvio Romero makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and CA Independiente are in front.
  • 51' CA River Plate fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' Alexander Barboza catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 53.
  • 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 62' Poor challenge from Alexander Barboza. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 63' CA River Plate make a change. Leonardo Ponzio trudges off to be replaced by Ignacio Scocco on 63 minutes.
  • 64' The CA River Plate manager makes a substitution. Matias Suarez departs to be replaced by Cristian Ferreira.
  • 67' Poor challenge from Enzo Perez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 68' Gaston Silva is replacing Pablo Perez for the CA Independiente side.
  • 69' A goal from the Colombia international Rafael Borre! He fires home on 69 to make it 1-2!
  • 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ignacio Fernandez.
  • 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 78' CA Independiente ring the changes. Cecilio Dominguez has done his job and it is now time for Brian Martinez to step up.
  • 79' Cristian Ferreira catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Domingo Blanco as he leaves the pitch. Sebastian Palacios steps in for CA Independiente.
  • 84' Time for substitution for CA River Plate. Enzo Perez is replaced by Bruno Zuculini.
  • 89' It’s a booking for CA Independiente player. Leandro Fernandez gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Milton Casco on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

CA Independiente Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lucas Pusineri

CA River Plate Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Gallardo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rafael Borre 2
Ignacio Scocco 1
Julian Alvarez 1
Silvio Romero 1
Fabricio Bustos 1
Braian Romero 1
Matias Suarez 1
Miguel Borja 1

Head to Head

2020-01-19 CA Independiente 1–2 CA River Plate 2019-03-17 CA River Plate 3–0 CA Independiente

CA Independiente Form

2020-01-19 CA Independiente 1–2 CA River Plate L 2019-12-13 CA Independiente 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys L 2019-12-07 CA Independiente 0–1 CA Banfield L 2019-12-02 CA Aldosivi 0–0 CA Independiente D 2019-11-09 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba 1–2 CA Independiente W 2019-11-03 CA Independiente 2–1 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro W

CA River Plate Form

2020-01-19 CA Independiente 1–2 CA River Plate W 2019-12-09 CA River Plate 0–1 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro L 2019-12-01 CA Newell's Old Boys 2–3 CA River Plate W 2019-11-10 CA River Plate 0–1 CA Rosario Central L 2019-11-02 CA Aldosivi 1–2 CA River Plate W 2019-10-30 CA River Plate 2–1 CA Colon W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.91 CA Independiente xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 CA River Plate xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA Independiente24% Draw28% CA River Plate48%
Actual: CA River Plate win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

CA Independiente or Draw
52%
Draw or CA River Plate
76%
CA Independiente or CA River Plate
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Independiente16% Draw48% CA River Plate36%
Actual: CA River Plate win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
10.1%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.4%
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 1
5.2%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — CA Independiente

Handicap CA Independiente covers Push CA River Plate covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 13% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 24% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 16% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.