Our River Plate vs San Martin SJ Prediction: 2-1
River Plate vs San Martin SJ in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This River Plate vs San Martin SJ prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
River Plate's Last Match – Union Santa Fe vs River Plate
River Plate will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 Argentina Cup draw with Union Santa Fe on August 29. In that match, River Plate recorded 50% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Union Santa Fe | 50% | 0 (2) | 1.34 | 67 |
 River Plate | 50% | 0 (2) | 1.2 | 110 |
San Martin SJ's Last Match – San Martin SJ vs Gimnasia LP
Determined to maintain their recent success, San Martin SJ must win following their 1-0 Argentina Liga Profesional victory against Gimnasia LP on August 23. In that match, San Martin SJ controlled 47% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Martin SJ | 47% | 9 (4) | 1.1 | 54 |
 Gimnasia LP | 53% | 11 (2) | 0.79 | 43 |
River Plate vs San Martin SJ Stats
Key Stats
| River Plate | San Martin SJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.88 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
River Plate are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while San Martin SJ average 0.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.