River Plate vs Platense: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

River Plate vs Platense Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Monday 14th July | Estadio Mâs Monumental | Liga Profesional | 01:00 GMT

In the early hours of Monday morning, River Plate will take on Club Atletico Platense in a Liga Profesional Clausura Zone B tie.

This match will open the account of both teams’ return to the season, with neither of them having yet played a game in the Clausura stage. However, River Plate have had a little bit of practice in the Club World Cup earlier this summer.

Key Betting Tip: River Plate to win offers good value @ 1.48.

River Plate vs Platense Predicted Lineups

River Plate Predicted XI: Armani, Acuna, Diaz, Quarta, Montiel, Aliendro, Kranevitter, Castano, Colidio, Borja, Mastantuono

Both Lucas Martinez Quarta and Gonzalo Montiel faced red cards in River Plate’s last match against Inter Milan in the Club World Cup. However, these have not reciprocated any suspensions for the defensive duo.

Platense Predicted XI: Cozzani, Silva, Salomon, Vasquez, Saborido, Zapiola, Herrera, Picco, Mainero, Orsini, Martinez

Platense are without two key players heading into this fixture, as they were recently ruled out through injury. That includes attacking midfielder Vincente Taborda and striker Augusto Lotti.

River Plate vs Platense Current League Standings

In the first half of the Liga Profesional season, the Apertura section took place. This is a knockout competition, offering one team the chance to win a trophy.

River Plate were in fact knocked out of this tournament in the quarterfinals, ironically by Platense at the end of May. River Plate lost on penalties that day, after the game finished 1-1 from 90 minutes of football.

Platense then managed to win the whole competition after progressing though the semis and then beating Huracan in the final 1-0. However, as the league phase commences in the Liga Profesional, the slate is wiped clean, and both sides start on zero points in Zone B.

River Plate vs Platense Head-to-Head Timeline

Whilst River Plate used to be dominant in this fixture, recent results have displayed much tighter affairs. The two sides have drawn all of their last three games in regular time, including two already this campaign.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• River Plate 1-1 Platense (2-4 Pens), 21/05/25 (Liga Profesional Apertura Playoff)
• Platense 1-1 River Plate, 26/01/25 (Liga Profesional Apertura)
• Platense 0-0 River Plate, 06/10/24 (Liga Profesional)
• River Plate 2-1 Platense, 22/05/23 (Liga Profesional)
• River Plate 2-1 Platense, 13/10/22 (Liga Profesional)

River Plate vs Platense Predictions

Despite losing their last match in the Liga Profesional on penalties to Platense, River Plate are most likely to favourites heading into this fixture. They obtain a squad jam-packed with quality and the stature of the club is second to none in the Argentinian leagues.

With this in mind, a 1-0 win to River Plate looks to be a reasonable prediction, based off recent matchups and scoring habits.

Best River Plate vs Platense Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: River Plate to Win @ 1.48 (Highbet).

(Odds are subject to change)

Key Players to Watch: River Plate vs Platense

Franco Mastantuono (River Plate) - At just 17 years of age, Franco Mastantuono has been a star player for River Plate in 2025, scoring four and assisting four in just 12 games throughout the Apertura phase.

The youngster has played so well that even Real Madrid have securedhis signature, as he is set to move to Los Blancos on his 18th birthday in August for a deal worth €45 million.

Guido Mainero (Platense) - Guido Mainero played a stellar part in Platense’s Apertura triumph, as the winger scored four goals and contributed with four assists in the 20 games he played. The 30-year-old was also the man to score the winning goal in the final against Huracan.

River Plate vs Platense Match Facts

• Referee: Leando Rey Hilfer
• Broadcast Details: N/A
• Stadium Information: Estadio Mâs Monumental is a colossal stadium located in Buenos Aires, home to both River Plate and the Argentina national team. It is now 87 years old and holds 85,018 people in total.