CA River Plate vs CA San Lorenzo de Almagro, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA River Plate vs CA San Lorenzo de Almagro — Superliga Argentina .
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
- CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Oct | CA Banfield | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | CA Boca Juniors | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Sep | CA Central Córdoba | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Arsenal FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | CA River Plate | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Oct | CA Colon | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | CA Tucuman | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | CA Rosario Central | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Sep | Racing Club | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| CA River Plate | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #24 |
| 43 | Points | 29 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 10 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 8 / 12 |
| 38 | Scored | 20 |
| 21 | Conceded | 26 |
| +17 | GD | -6 |
| 1.59 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 41% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
48%
Clean Sheets
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro this season
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro this season
CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts). CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are 24th (29 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 San Lorenzo de Almagro
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
1/–
■ 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 San Lorenzo de Almagro
| Rodrigo Auzmendi | 6 G | |
| Alexis Cuello | 5 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — CA River Plate and CA San Lorenzo de Almagro get this one started.
- 5' CA River Plate started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro is showing some good football. However, CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 13' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 18' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' GOAL! Nicolas Fernandez fires home to make it 0-1!
- 23' A change in the CA River Plate ranks — Nicolas de la Cruz exits the field as Enzo Fernandez enters on 23.
- 23' Nicolas Fernandez does the damage! The net is bulging and CA San Lorenzo de Almagro surge ahead!
- 24' The supporters are chanting for Enzo Fernandez. He replaces Nicolas de la Cruz on 24 minute.
- 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' What composure from Julian Alvarez! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 32' Julian Alvarez is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the forward.
- 35' It’s a booking for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro player. Francisco Flores gets a Yellow card.
- 36' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 37' CA River Plate receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 37.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hector Martinez made 189 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' The crowd applauds Alex Vigo as he leaves the pitch. Robert Rojas steps in for CA River Plate.
- 51' CA River Plate currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' CA River Plate are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA San Lorenzo de Almagro's shape.
- 60' A change in the CA River Plate ranks — Benjamin Rollheiser exits the field as Jorge Carrascal enters on 60.
- 61' It is a substitution in CA River Plate team. Benjamin Rollheiser is replaced by Jorge Carrascal on 61 minute.
- 65' Magnificent from Julian Alvarez! That is 94 goals in 189 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 66' Another change for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro made on 66 minute. Cristian Nahuel Barrios leaves to be changed by Agustin Martegani.
- 67' The CA San Lorenzo de Almagro manager makes a substitution. Cristian Nahuel Barrios departs to be replaced by Agustin Martegani.
- 72' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nestor Ortigoza is hanging Marcelo Herrera on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' A tactical swap from CA San Lorenzo de Almagro — Julian Palacios on, Alexis Sabella off on 73 minutes.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 80' That is a Yellow card for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro. Julian Palacios will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Leonardo Ponzio is replacing Enzo Perez for the CA River Plate side.
- 83' Time for substitution for CA River Plate. Agustin Palavecino is replaced by Bruno Zuculini.
- 85' Magnificent from Julian Alvarez! That is 94 goals in 189 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 85' Franco Di Santo makes way for Yeison Gordillo at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA San Lorenzo de Almagro.
- 86' A tactical swap from CA San Lorenzo de Almagro — Mariano Peralta on, Siro Rosane off on 86 minutes.
- 87' The CA San Lorenzo de Almagro manager makes a substitution. Siro Rosane departs to be replaced by Mariano Peralta.
- 3-1 the final result. CA San Lorenzo de Almagro will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CA River Plate Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
24
Enzo Perez ↓ Leonardo Ponzio 83'
- 20
- 6
- 9
-
16
Alex Vigo ↓ Robert Rojas 46'
- 30
- 31
- 11
- 8
- 28
Bench
-
5
Bruno Zuculini ↑ 83'
- 22
-
23
Leonardo Ponzio ↑ 83'
- 25
- 27
-
2
Robert Rojas ↑ 46'
- 15
-
13
Enzo Fernandez ↑ 24'
- 26
-
10
Jorge Carrascal ↑ 61'
- 14
Coach
Marcelo Gallardo
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
- 4
- 30
- 29
- 40
- 32
-
38
Siro Rosane ↓ Mariano Peralta 87'
- 12
- 26
- 28
Bench
- 33
-
20
Nestor Ortigoza ↑ 73'
- 17
- 31
-
34
Julian Palacios ↑ 73'
-
23
Mariano Peralta ↑ 87'
-
5
Yeison Gordillo ↑ 86'
- 27
- 35
-
42
Agustin Martegani ↑ 67'
- 19
Coach
Paolo Montero
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Julian Alvarez | 4 |
| Nicolas Fernandez | 2 |
| Emanuel Mammana | 2 |
| Nicolas Blandi | 1 |
| Adolfo Gaich | 1 |
| Nicolas Fernandez | 1 |
| Muniain | 1 |
| Maximiliano Meza | 1 |
Head to Head
CA River Plate Form
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro Form
2021-10-17
CA River Plate
3–1
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
L
2021-10-11
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–2
CA Colon
L
2021-10-02
CA Tucuman
0–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
2021-09-26
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
2–1
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
2021-09-20
CA Rosario Central
1–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
L
2021-09-13
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–1
Racing Club
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.63
CA River Plate xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro xG
I would bet for:
CA River Plate to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA River Plate win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
CA River Plate or Draw
85%
Draw or CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
40%
CA River Plate or CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.6%
2 – 0
13%
0 – 0
12.1%
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.9%
0 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — CA River Plate
| Handicap | CA River Plate covers | Push | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 19% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 26% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
52%
✗
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.