River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors: match statistics
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River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
River Plate plays Argentinos Juniors in Primera División (Argentina). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026.
Recent form
River Plate has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Argentinos Juniors has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
River Plate scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 0.85. Argentinos Juniors scores 1.11 and allows 0.74. Games in this league average 2.08 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of River Plate's games and 42% of Argentinos Juniors's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 26%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
River Plate has the higher season xG average, 1.87 to 1.73 per game. River Plate takes 16.8 shots per game, while Argentinos Juniors takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
River Plate leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. Argentinos Juniors leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
River Plate's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Argentinos Juniors, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.08 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| River Plate | Argentinos Juniors | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Argentinos Juniors is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - River Plate · 2 pts / game - Argentinos Juniors
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
River Plate is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.45 goals / game - River Plate · 1.11 goals / game - Argentinos Juniors
Argentinos Juniors is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.85 goals / game - River Plate · 0.74 goals / game - Argentinos Juniors
River Plate scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Argentinos Juniors keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 meczów).
Argentinos Juniors scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while River Plate keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - River Plate
Over / Under - Argentinos Juniors
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
River Plate - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Argentinos Juniors - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
River Plate
Argentinos Juniors
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| River Plate | Liga | Argentinos Juniors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.30 | 2.08 | ▼ 1.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 45% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 35% | 34% | ▼ 26% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 34% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 61% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▲ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from River Plate's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Argentinos Juniors. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do River Plate and Argentinos Juniors play?
River Plate face Argentinos Juniors on August 16, 2026 in Primera División. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors?
River Plate score 1.45 goals per game on average and Argentinos Juniors 1.11. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 35% of River Plate's matches and 42% of Argentinos Juniors's.
What form are River Plate and Argentinos Juniors in?
Over the last 5 games River Plate have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Argentinos Juniors 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.