CA River Plate vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA River Plate vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Superliga Argentina .
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Silvio Trucco
- Referee Gabriel Chade
- Referee Martin Grasso
- Referee Hector Paletta
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lanús | A | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | CA Boca Juniors | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | CA River Plate | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Nov | CA San Martín de San Juan | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Racing Club | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | CA Belgrano | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | CA Boca Juniors | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | CA Vélez Sarsfield | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| CA River Plate | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #19 |
| 43 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 10 / 6 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 11 |
| 38 | Scored | 21 |
| 21 | Conceded | 23 |
| +17 | GD | -2 |
| 1.59 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 41% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts). Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 pts).
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
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
7/4
46-60
4/4
61-75
5/5
76+
7/8
■ 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 |
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 10 G | 2 A |
| Agustin Auzmendi | 8 G | 4 A |
| Ignacio Fernandez | 5 G | 6 A |
| Franco Torres | 4 G | |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and CA River Plate launch into their encounter with Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata.
- 5' 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.
- 7' CA River Plate is taking the lead after the goal scored by Rafael Borre on 7.
- 12' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 17' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 17.
- 22' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Camilo Mayada, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 32' Argentina international Cristian Ferreira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' What composure from Rafael Borre! The Colombia international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 41' 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.
- 46' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA River Plate side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 49' Magnificent from Matias Gomez! That is 1 goals in 198 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for German Lux.
- 51' A moment of madness from Ezequiel Bonifacio on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata will be frustrated.
- 54' Juan Cataldi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
- 58' CA River Plate manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hector Martinez is hanging Nahuel Gallardo on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 66' The Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata bench stirs into life. Lucas Calderon is withdrawn and Daian Garcia gets his opportunity.
- 67' Fresh legs for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata! Jose Paradela comes on to replace Matias Gomez.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Patricio Monti argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Matias Moya. He replaces Cristian Ferreira on 73 minute.
- 78' A quiet spell here at . CA River Plate seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' Fresh legs for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata! Hernan Tifner comes on to replace Diego Parini.
- 83' Another substitution for CA River Plate to replace Camilo Mayada by Lucas Beltran on 83 minute.
- 88' GOAL! Matias Moya scores on 88.
- 3-1 the final result. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CA River Plate Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
18
Camilo Mayada ↓ Lucas Beltran 83'
- 28
- 19
- 14
- 16
- 4
- 36
- 11
-
21
Cristian Ferreira ↓ Matias Moya 73'
- 9
Bench
-
33
Hector Martinez ↑ 58'
-
30
Matias Moya ↑ 73'
- 31
- 13
- 12
-
34
Lucas Beltran ↑ 83'
- 35
Coach
Marcelo Gallardo
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 4
- 6
- 14
- 34
-
33
Matias Gomez ↓ Jose Paradela 67'
-
29
Lucas Calderon ↓ Daian Garcia 66'
- 10
- 15
- 19
-
36
Diego Parini ↓ Hernan Tifner 81'
Bench
- 22
- 1
- 38
-
20
Hernan Tifner ↑ 81'
- 35
-
40
Jose Paradela ↑ 67'
-
37
Daian Garcia ↑ 66'
Coach
Pedro Troglio
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matias Suarez | 3 |
| Luis Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Lucas Beltran | 2 |
| Rafael Borre | 2 |
| Sebastian Driussi | 1 |
| Ignacio Scocco | 1 |
| Marcelo Torres | 1 |
| Jorge Carrascal | 1 |
CA River Plate Form
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2018-12-03
CA River Plate
3–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2018-11-21
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–2
CA San Martín de San Juan
L
2018-11-11
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0–3
Racing Club
L
2018-11-02
CA Belgrano
2–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2018-10-27
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
2–1
CA Boca Juniors
W
2018-10-19
CA Vélez Sarsfield
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98
CA River Plate xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
I would bet for:
CA River Plate to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA River Plate win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
CA River Plate or Draw
88%
Draw or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
34%
CA River Plate or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA River Plate win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
9.9%
0 – 0
9%
3 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
4.4%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
3%
2 – 2
2.9%
1 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — CA River Plate
| Handicap | CA River Plate covers | Push | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 25% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
52%
✗
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

