CA River Plate vs CA Independiente, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA River Plate vs CA Independiente — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti.
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Nazareno Arasa
- Referee Gustavo Rossi
- Referee Patricio Loustau
- Referee Maximilano Del Yesso
23 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 6.1 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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 Cordoba | 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 Junin | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | CA Independiente | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | CA Tucuman | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | CA Newell's Old Boys | H | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | CA San Martin de Tucuman | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | CA Banfield | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | CA Rosario Central | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | CA River Plate | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Mar | CA Aldosivi | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Racing Club | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | CA San Martín de San Juan | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | CA Union | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CA River Plate | CA Independiente | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #7 |
| 43 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 10 / 6 | W / D / L | 9 / 13 / 5 |
| 38 | Scored | 25 |
| 21 | Conceded | 17 |
| +17 | GD | +8 |
| 1.59 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 41% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
30%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts). CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA River Plate
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/3
31-45
7/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
3/4
76+
7/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Independiente
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
5/5
61-75
–/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA River Plate
| Gonzalo Montiel | 6 G | 2 A |
| Sebastian Driussi | 6 G | |
| Tomas Galvan | 5 G | 2 A |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
| Juan Quintero | 3 G | 2 A |
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 3 A |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 4 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. CA River Plate are looking to make home advantage count against CA Independiente.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA River Plate side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' CA Independiente started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 16' Another change for CA Independiente made on 16 minute. Guillermo Burdisso leaves to be changed by Fabricio Bustos.
- 20' Javier Pinola is having his name booked by the referee on 20.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA River Plate and CA Independiente are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' Jorge Figal is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Independiente tonight.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Silvio Romero on 39 minutes.
- 44' CA Independiente have won 173 goals from 168 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' A change in the CA Independiente ranks — Silvio Romero exits the field as Martin Benitez enters on 46.
- 48' CA River Plate player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 52' Ignacio Fernandez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nicolas Domingo on 53.
- 58' A tactical swap from CA River Plate — Julian Alvarez on, Juan Fernando Quintero off on 58 minutes.
- 59' What a strike from Julian Alvarez! The score is 1-0.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Camilo Mayada on 61 minutes.
- 66' CA River Plate are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Independiente backline.
- 69' Poor challenge from Martin Campana. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 70' Magnificent from Ignacio Scocco! That is 18 goals in 189 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Francisco Pizzini. He replaces Fernando Gaibor on 71 minute.
- 72' It is a substitution in CA River Plate team. Ignacio Scocco is replaced by Lucas Pratto on 72 minute.
- 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Time for substitution for CA River Plate. Cristian Ferreira is replaced by Jorge Carrascal.
- 82' Lucas Pratto does the damage! The net is bulging and CA River Plate surge ahead!
- 87' Jorge Figal has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 87.
- It finishes all square. CA River Plate and CA Independiente share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
CA River Plate Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 5
- 22
- 26
- 29
-
32
Ignacio Scocco ↓ Lucas Pratto 72'
- 18
- 28
- 21
- 7
Bench
- 23
-
27
Lucas Pratto ↑ 72'
- 19
- 14
- 36
-
9
Julian Alvarez ↑ 58'
-
8
Jorge Carrascal ↑ 80'
Coach
Marcelo Gallardo
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 2
- 8
- 19
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 5
- 10
-
18
Silvio Romero ↓ Martin Benitez 46'
- 11
Bench
- 20
-
16
Fabricio Bustos ↑ 16'
- 22
-
7
Martin Benitez ↑ 46'
-
29
Francisco Pizzini ↑ 71'
- 13
- 14
Coach
Ariel Holan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Matias Suarez | 1 |
| Miguel Borja | 1 |
| Ezequiel Barco | 1 |
| Lucas Pratto | 1 |
| Ignacio Scocco | 1 |
| Julian Alvarez | 1 |
| Silvio Romero | 1 |
Head to Head
CA River Plate Form
CA Independiente Form
2019-03-17
CA River Plate
3–0
CA Independiente
L
2019-03-10
CA Independiente
2–0
CA Aldosivi
W
2019-03-04
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–0
CA Independiente
L
2019-02-24
CA Independiente
1–3
Racing Club
L
2019-02-17
CA San Martín de San Juan
1–1
CA Independiente
D
2019-02-09
CA Independiente
2–1
CA Union
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.89
CA River Plate xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.52
CA Independiente xG
I would bet for:
CA River Plate to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA River Plate win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
CA River Plate or Draw
89%
Draw or CA Independiente
33%
CA River Plate or CA Independiente
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.4%
2 – 0
15.6%
0 – 0
10.9%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
5.2%
4 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
2.6%
1 – 2
2.2%
2 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — CA River Plate
| Handicap | CA River Plate covers | Push | CA Independiente covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 26% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
60%
✓
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.