CA River Plate vs CSyD Defensa y Justicia, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA River Plate vs CSyD Defensa y Justicia — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti.
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
- CSyD Defensa y Justicia 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Gustavo Rossi
- Referee Diego Abal
- Referee Diego Romero
- Referee Americo Monsalvo
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 Cordoba | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Dec | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | CA Aldosivi | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | CA Colon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | CA Lanus | A | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | CA River Plate | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | CA Colon | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | CA Huracan | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Nov | CA Tigre | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Nov | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CA River Plate | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #21 |
| 43 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 10 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 9 |
| 38 | Scored | 27 |
| 21 | Conceded | 33 |
| +17 | GD | -6 |
| 1.59 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 41% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
44%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
31%
Clean Sheets
CSyD Defensa y Justicia this season
CSyD Defensa y Justicia this season
CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts). CSyD Defensa y Justicia are 21st (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA River Plate
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
0-15
2/2
16-30
–/4
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/2
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
| Aaron Molinas | 3 G | 4 A |
| Juan Gutierrez | 3 G | 3 A |
| Ayrton Portillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CA River Plate to score. At the same time, CSyD Defensa y Justicia does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA River Plate that had 182 games and scored 279 goals.
- 10' The 26-year-old Ignacio Aliseda has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 24' A goal from the Paraguay international Matias Rojas! He fires home on 24 to make it 0-1!
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA River Plate and CSyD Defensa y Justicia are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' Alexander Barboza picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 42' Lucas Martinez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 42.
- 47' Ignacio Fernandez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA River Plate so far.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' CA River Plate currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 62' CSyD Defensa y Justicia fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 64' Fresh legs for CSyD Defensa y Justicia! Alexis Castro comes on to replace Matias Rojas.
- 68' A tactical swap from CA River Plate — Camilo Mayada on, Ignacio Fernandez off on 68 minutes.
- 69' Fresh legs for CA River Plate! Nicolas De La Cruz comes on to replace Exequiel Palacios.
- 74' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rafael Delgado suffering a number of foals already.
- 76' Fernando Marquez gets the nod from CSyD Defensa y Justicia. He replaces Nicolas Fernandez and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Gallardo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 86' A tactical swap from CSyD Defensa y Justicia — Ignacio Aliseda on, Gaston Togni off on 86 minutes.
- The points are shared — CA River Plate 0-1 CSyD Defensa y Justicia. Honours even.
Lineups
CA River Plate Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 8
- 24
- 22
- 26
-
27
Lucas Pratto ↓ Lucas Beltran 69'
- 29
- 28
- 19
- 20
Bench
- 5
-
18
Camilo Mayada ↑ 68'
- 14
- 16
-
11
Nicolas De La Cruz ↑ 69'
- 21
-
34
Lucas Beltran ↑ 69'
Coach
Marcelo Gallardo
CSyD Defensa y Justicia Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
26
Matias Rojas ↓ Alexis Castro 64'
- 19
- 22
- 24
- 6
- 29
- 10
- 12
- 8
-
7
Gaston Togni ↓ Ignacio Aliseda 86'
Bench
-
11
Alexis Castro ↑ 64'
- 17
- 5
-
31
Ignacio Aliseda ↑ 86'
- 4
- 15
-
9
Fernando Marquez ↑ 76'
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matias Rojas | 1 |
| Juan Lucero | 1 |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 1 |
| Nicolas de la Cruz | 1 |
CA River Plate Form
2019-01-19
CA River Plate
0–1
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
L
2018-12-03
CA River Plate
3–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2018-11-03
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–0
CA River Plate
L
2018-10-27
CA River Plate
1–0
CA Aldosivi
W
2018-10-20
CA Colon
1–0
CA River Plate
L
2018-09-29
CA Lanus
1–5
CA River Plate
W
CSyD Defensa y Justicia Form
2019-01-19
CA River Plate
0–1
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
2018-12-08
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
3–0
CA Colon
W
2018-12-04
CA Huracan
1–1
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
D
2018-11-26
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
2–1
CA Tigre
W
2018-11-18
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
2018-11-12
CA Newell's Old Boys
0–0
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
CA River Plate xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
CSyD Defensa y Justicia xG
I would bet for:
CA River Plate or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CSyD Defensa y Justicia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
CA River Plate or Draw
73%
Draw or CSyD Defensa y Justicia
59%
CA River Plate or CSyD Defensa y Justicia
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CSyD Defensa y Justicia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
13.9%
2 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — CA River Plate
| Handicap | CA River Plate covers | Push | CSyD Defensa y Justicia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
CSyD Defensa y Justicia keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

