River Plate travels to Estadio Guillermo Laza on March 15, 2025, to take on Deportivo Riestra in what promises to be a fascinating Liga Profesional Argentina clash. With River Plate heavily favored at 1.7 odds for an away win, bettors will be keen to see if they can bounce back from their last head-to-head defeat against Riestra.

Looking at the numbers, Deportivo Riestra stunned River Plate 2-0 in their last meeting on June 13, 2024, despite being the underdogs. However, River Plate is expected to dominate possession in this encounter, with a projected 73% ball control compared to Riestra’s 27%. The visitors are also predicted to have 17 total shots, with 4 on target, while the hosts may struggle offensively with just 6 shots and 1 on target.

One of the most interesting betting angles is the Under 2.5 goals market, which has a 7.6/10 confidence rating and odds of 1.62. This aligns with the AI’s predicted final score of 0-1, suggesting a low-scoring affair. Additionally, the half-time score is expected to be 0-0, reinforcing the idea that goals may be hard to come by.

Historically, only 38.1% of matches in Argentina’s top flight have seen over 2.5 goals, making the under bet a solid choice. Furthermore, only 44.2% of games feature both teams scoring, which could indicate a one-sided result in River Plate’s favor.

Despite their underdog status, Deportivo Riestra has shown they can pull off surprises, as seen in their 0-2 away win against Lanús on January 24, 2025, when they were priced at 5.5 odds. However, River Plate’s superior squad value of €6.28m compared to Riestra’s €7.35m suggests they have the edge in quality.

Discipline-wise, expect a balanced match, with both teams projected to receive two yellow cards each. The total number of corners is estimated at 7, with River Plate likely to win 5 and Riestra 2.

For bettors, the safest picks seem to be River Plate to win (1.7 odds, 5.5/10 confidence) and Under 2.5 goals (1.62 odds, 7.7/10 confidence). If you’re looking for a value bet, consider a 0-1 correct score prediction, which aligns with the AI’s expectations.

With all the stats pointing towards a tight, low-scoring affair, playing smart and betting wisely could lead to big wins. Stay sharp and make the most of these insights!