CA San Lorenzo de Almagro vs CA River Plate, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro vs CA River Plate — Superliga Argentina .
- CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 27 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- CA River Plate 27 games · 43 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ivan Nunez
- Referee Jorge Balino
- Referee Diego Abal
- Referee Maximilano Del Yesso
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | CA River Plate | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | CA Union | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | CA Lanus | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | CA Tigre | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | AA Argentinos Juniors | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | CA Belgrano | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | CA Huracan | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | CA River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #5 |
| 29 | Points | 43 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 11 / 10 / 6 |
| 20 | Scored | 38 |
| 26 | Conceded | 21 |
| -6 | GD | +17 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 26% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
53%
Clean Sheets
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro this season
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro this season
44%
Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
CA River Plate this season
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are 24th (29 pts). CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA River Plate
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
| Alexis Cuello | 4 G | 3 A |
| Rodrigo Auzmendi | 4 G |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: CA River Plate gets underway.
- 5' Exequiel Palacios is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA River Plate so far.
- 9' The supporters are chanting for Enzo Perez. He replaces Ignacio Fernandez on 9 minute.
- 14' CA River Plate fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA San Lorenzo de Almagro and CA River Plate are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 24' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 33' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Geronimo Poblete.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Pratto argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Juan Fernando Quintero gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 45' A quiet spell here at . CA River Plate seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA San Lorenzo de Almagro must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA River Plate backline.
- 58' Rodrigo Mora gets the nod from CA River Plate. He replaces Lucas Pratto and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA San Lorenzo de Almagro that had 169 games and scored 149 goals.
- 67' A tactical swap from CA San Lorenzo de Almagro — Nahuel Barrios on, Pablo Mouche off on 67 minutes.
- 71' CA River Plate manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gonzalo Martinez is hanging Juan Fernando Quintero on the field on 71 minute.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas Reniero on 73 minutes.
- 74' Bautista Merlini has so much to prove this time. He replaces Victor Salazar on 74 minute.
- 76' Nicolas Blandi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and CA San Lorenzo de Almagro are in front.
- 77' Ruben Botta makes way for Adolfo Julian Gaich at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA San Lorenzo de Almagro.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Bautista Merlini is booked for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro — Yellow card on 81.
- 86' CA River Plate are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 88' Poor challenge from Nicolas Reniero. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
37
Pablo Mouche ↓ Nahuel Barrios 67'
- 22
- 6
- 32
- 29
- 34
- 9
-
19
Ruben Botta ↓ Adolfo Gaich 77'
- 15
- 21
Bench
- 25
- 27
- 2
-
11
Bautista Merlini ↑ 76'
-
28
Nahuel Barrios ↑ 67'
- 14
-
38
Adolfo Gaich ↑ 77'
Coach
Claudio Biaggio
CA River Plate Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 8
- 22
- 26
- 2
- 23
-
27
Lucas Pratto ↓ Rodrigo Mora 58'
- 29
- 19
- 20
Bench
-
10
Gonzalo Martinez ↑ 71'
- 5
-
24
Enzo Perez ↑ 9'
-
7
Rodrigo Mora ↑ 58'
- 32
- 28
- 14
Coach
Marcelo Gallardo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Julian Alvarez | 4 |
| Nicolas Fernandez | 2 |
| Emanuel Mammana | 2 |
| Rodrigo Auzmendi | 1 |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 1 |
| Marcos Acuna | 1 |
| Juan Fernando Quintero | 1 |
| Nicolas Blandi | 1 |
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.85
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
CA River Plate xG
I would bet for:
CA River Plate or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or Draw
63%
Draw or CA River Plate
69%
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro or CA River Plate
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA River Plate win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.7%
0 – 1
14.2%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
1.6%
Asian Handicap — CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
| Handicap | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro covers | Push | CA River Plate covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 23% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.