Sarmiento vs River Plate: match statistics
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Sarmiento vs River Plate: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sarmiento plays River Plate in Primera División (Argentina). The game is scheduled for October 14, 2026. Venue: Estadio Eva Perón de Junín.
Recent form
Sarmiento has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. River Plate has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sarmiento scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.37. River Plate scores 1.39 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.16 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Sarmiento's games and 39% of River Plate's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 39%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 38% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
River Plate has the higher season xG average, 1.85 to 1.25 per game. Sarmiento takes 10.6 shots per game, while River Plate takes 16.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Sarmiento leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. River Plate leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sarmiento's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For River Plate, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.16 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 38% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
| Sarmiento | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.26 |
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 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Sarmiento · 2.4 pts / game - River Plate
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 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Sarmiento · 1.39 goals / game - River Plate
River Plate is 46% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.37 goals / game - Sarmiento · 0.94 goals / game - River Plate
Sarmiento scores in 78% of games (21 of 27 games), while River Plate keeps a clean sheet in 35% (11 of 31 games).
River Plate scores in 71% of games (22 of 31 games), while Sarmiento keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 games).
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 - Sarmiento
Over / Under - River Plate
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 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / game - Sarmiento · 1.52 pts / game - River Plate
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sarmiento - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
River Plate - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Sarmiento
River Plate
* 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
| Sarmiento | Liga | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.59 | 2.16 | ▲ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 47% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 38% | • 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 30% | 33% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 61% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sarmiento's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against River Plate. Games average 1.75 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Sarmiento and River Plate play?
Sarmiento face River Plate on October 14, 2026 in Primera División at Estadio Eva Perón de Junín. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sarmiento and River Plate?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Sarmiento won 1, River Plate won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sarmiento vs River Plate?
Sarmiento score 1.22 goals per game on average and River Plate 1.39. The Primera División average is 2.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 38% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Sarmiento's matches and 39% of River Plate's.
What form are Sarmiento and River Plate in?
Over the last 5 games Sarmiento have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and River Plate 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sarmiento vs River Plate?
The statistical background for Sarmiento vs River Plate — 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.