CA Independiente vs CA River Plate, Superliga Argentina 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Independiente vs CA River Plate — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Libertadores de America.
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fernando Rapallini
- Referee Maximilano Del Yesso
- Referee Ariel Penel
- Referee Ezequiel Brailovsky
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracán | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucumán | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Unión | 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 Lanús | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
38%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
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
4/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
4/4
46-60
5/6
61-75
1/4
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA River Plate
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
9/2
46-60
4/–
61-75
5/4
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 3 A |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 4 G | 5 A |
CA River Plate
| Gonzalo Montiel | 7 G | 3 A |
| Tomas Galvan | 6 G | 3 A |
| Sebastian Driussi | 6 G | |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
| Juan Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Libertadores de America as CA Independiente face off against CA River Plate in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' Gonzalo Montiel picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 8' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Independiente in their trying to find a way past CA River Plate's compact .
- 10' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Pablo Perez.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA River Plate needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 23' Goal! Rafael Borre scores his 42 goal in 215 matches.
- 28' CA River Plate is showing some good football. However, CA River Plate are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 33' CA Independiente currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Independiente and CA River Plate are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' A quiet spell here at Estadio Libertadores de America. CA River Plate seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Silvio Romero doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 53' A moment of madness from Alexander Barboza on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Independiente will be frustrated.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Independiente and CA River Plate are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Alexander Barboza.
- 63' Time for substitution for CA River Plate. Leonardo Ponzio is replaced by Ignacio Scocco.
- 64' Cristian Ferreira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matias Suarez on 64 minute.
- 67' It’s a booking for CA River Plate player. Enzo Perez gets a Yellow card.
- 68' CA Independiente ring the changes. Pablo Perez has done his job and it is now time for Gaston Silva to step up.
- 69' GOAL! Rafael Borre fires home to make it 1-2!
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ignacio Fernandez.
- 76' The 30-year-old Fabricio Bustos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 78' Brian Martinez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cecilio Dominguez at the 78 minute mark.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Cristian Ferreira argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' A tactical swap from CA Independiente — Sebastian Palacios on, Domingo Blanco off on 79 minutes.
- 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' Milton Casco is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 1-2 the final result. CA Independiente will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 25
- 16
- 2
-
8
Pablo Perez ↓ Gaston Silva 68'
- 26
- 23
- 6
- 29
- 18
- 11
Bench
-
20
Gaston Silva ↑ 68'
- 7
- 38
- 10
- 13
-
34
Sebastian Palacios ↑ 79'
-
40
Brian Martinez ↑ 78'
Coach
Lucas Pusineri
CA River Plate Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
24
Enzo Perez ↓ Bruno Zuculini 84'
- 22
- 26
- 23
- 29
- 19
- 20
- 7
- 2
- 6
Bench
-
5
Bruno Zuculini ↑ 84'
- 27
- 25
-
32
Ignacio Scocco ↑ 63'
-
21
Cristian Ferreira ↑ 64'
- 4
- 18
Coach
Marcelo Gallardo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Silvio Romero | 1 |
| Fabricio Bustos | 1 |
| Braian Romero | 1 |
| Matias Suarez | 1 |
| Miguel Borja | 1 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 1 |
| Lucas Pratto | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: CA River Plate win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

