CA River Plate vs Arsenal FC, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA River Plate vs Arsenal FC — Superliga Argentina at El Monumental.
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Arsenal FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Feb | CA Tigre | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | AA Argentinos Juniors | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | CA Belgrano | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | CA Central Córdoba | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Racing Club | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | CA River Plate | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Aston Villa FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Racing Club | H | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Feb | CA Rosario Central | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Feb | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at El Monumental!
- 5' 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.
- 8' Jose Paradela doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 13' Supporters expect more eagerness from Santiago Paiva, as he is very good at scoring at El Monumental with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' CA River Plate are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA River Plate and Arsenal FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 33' CA River Plate have won 321 goals from 213 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 38' named a 4-3-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' CA River Plate currently sit 7 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' Pablo Solari was booked on 51.
- 56' CA River Plate are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
- 59' Ignacio Gariglio makes way for Maximilliano Centurion at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
- 61' The CA River Plate manager makes a substitution. Jose Paradela departs to be replaced by Nicolas de la Cruz.
- 64' GOAL! Brian Guzman scores on 64.
- 65' It’s a booking for Arsenal FC player. Felipe Pena Biafore gets a Yellow card.
- 70' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA River Plate and Arsenal FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA River Plate and Arsenal FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' Arsenal FC make a change. Braian Rivero trudges off to be replaced by Franco Vega on 76 minutes.
- 81' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luis Leal makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 82' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Brian Guzman has done his job and it is now time for Tomas Sives to step up.
- 85' Ezequiel Barco gets the nod from CA River Plate. He replaces Robert Rojas and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Enzo Perez is booked for CA River Plate — Yellow card on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
CA River Plate Lineups
4-3-1-2Starting XI
- 1
- 24
- 10
- 20
- 14
-
18
Lucas Beltran ↓ Miguel Borja 61'
-
2
Robert Rojas ↓ Ezequiel Barco 85'
- 26
- 36
- 25
- 13
Bench
-
9
Miguel Borja ↑ 61'
- 15
- 29
- 30
-
21
Ezequiel Barco ↑ 85'
- 17
- 31
-
11
Nicolas de la Cruz ↑ 61'
-
8
Agustin Palavecino ↑ 61'
- 4
- 33
- 34
Coach
Martin Demichelis
Arsenal FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
-
8
Braian Rivero ↓ Franco Vega 76'
- 5
- 25
- 2
- 77
- 22
- 23
- 28
-
36
Flabian Londono ↓ Luis Leal 59'
-
33
Santiago Paiva ↓ Tiago Banega 76'
- 13
Bench
-
9
Luis Leal ↑ 59'
-
19
Maximiliano Centurion ↑ 59'
- 7
- 3
- 11
-
6
Tiago Banega ↑ 76'
- 27
- 30
- 16
- 18
- 1
-
15
Franco Vega ↑ 76'
Coach
Carlos Ruiz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ignacio Scocco | 2 |
| Fernando Torrent | 1 |
| Lucas Piovi | 1 |
| Emiliano Mendez | 1 |
| Jose Paradela | 1 |
| Luis Leal | 1 |
| Brian Guzman | 1 |
| Juan Cruz Kaprof | 1 |
Head to Head
CA River Plate Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37
CA River Plate xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
CA River Plate or Arsenal FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
CA River Plate or Draw
66%
Draw or Arsenal FC
61%
CA River Plate or Arsenal FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA River Plate win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — CA River Plate
| Handicap | CA River Plate covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.