River Plate vs Sarmiento: match statistics
River Plate clearly dominates this clash in every statistical aspect. The hosts present a solid home form with a 67% win rate and an average of 2 goals scored per home match, with only 1.67 goals conceded. Sarmiento, on the other hand, has a disastrous away record - 100% loss rate in away matches, averaging only 0.25 goals scored and as many as 75% of away games without scoring a goal. River Plate's advantage is also visible in xG data (2.02 vs 1.04) and ball possession (69% vs 48%). The visitors' recent form is a streak of four consecutive away defeats, which, given the strength of the hosts, makes a River Plate victory the most likely scenario. The class difference between the two teams is evident and should translate into a confident win for the hosts.
River Plate vs Sarmiento: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
River Plate played against Sarmiento in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
River Plate has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sarmiento has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
River Plate scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.00. Sarmiento scores 0.67 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of River Plate's games and 33% of Sarmiento's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
River Plate has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.40 per game. River Plate takes 15.4 shots per game, while Sarmiento takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
River Plate leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Sarmiento leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.22 after halftime.
When the teams score
River Plate's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Sarmiento, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 1.96 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 32% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
River Plate clearly dominates this clash in every statistical aspect. The hosts present a solid home form with a 67% win rate and an average of 2 goals scored per home match, with only 1.67 goals conceded. Sarmiento, on the other hand, has a disastrous away record - 100% loss rate in away matches, averaging only 0.25 goals scored and as many as 75% of away games without scoring a goal. River Plate's advantage is also visible in xG data (2.02 vs 1.04) and ball possession (69% vs 48%). The visitors' recent form is a streak of four consecutive away defeats, which, given the strength of the hosts, makes a River Plate victory the most likely scenario. The class difference between the two teams is evident and should translate into a confident win for the hosts.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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 | Sarmiento | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.16 |
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.
River Plate is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - River Plate · 0.8 pts / game - Sarmiento
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 66% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - River Plate · 0.67 goals / game - Sarmiento
River Plate scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 meczów), while Sarmiento keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 meczów).
Sarmiento scores in 56% of games (5 of 9 meczów), while River Plate keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 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 - Sarmiento
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.
Sarmiento is 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / game - River Plate · 1.44 pts / game - Sarmiento
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
River Plate - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sarmiento - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Sarmiento
* 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 | Sarmiento | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.11 | 1.96 | ▼ 1.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 46% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 33% | 32% | • 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 57% | • 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from River Plate's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Sarmiento. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of River Plate vs Sarmiento?
The Primera División match finished River Plate 2:0 Sarmiento. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between River Plate and Sarmiento?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches River Plate won 0, Sarmiento won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before River Plate vs Sarmiento?
River Plate score 1.11 goals per game on average and Sarmiento 0.67. The Primera División average is 1.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 44% of River Plate's matches and 33% of Sarmiento's.
What form are River Plate and Sarmiento in?
Over the last 5 games River Plate have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sarmiento 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for River Plate vs Sarmiento?
The statistical background for River Plate vs Sarmiento — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.