Liga Profesional· Clausura - 15· Estadio Alberto J. Armando
Boca Juniors
River Plate1 Nov
Boca Juniors vs River Plate Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 1 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.73
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.1
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More Boca Juniors vs River Plate tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Boca Juniors +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XBoca Juniors or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5River Plate +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.77 | - |
| X2River Plate or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Boca Juniors to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.29 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Boca Juniors -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.00 | - |
| 2River Plate to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5River Plate -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.88 | - |
Boca Juniors vs River Plate preview & analysis
Match preview
Boca Juniors host River Plate in the Liga Profesional (Clausura - 15) at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on Sunday, 1 November 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Boca Juniors arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat Talleres Cordoba 2-1 at home. They're 2nd in the table with 30 points from 16 games. River Plate arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 5. Most recently they drew with Sarmiento Junin 1-1 away.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Boca Juniors have won 3, River Plate have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Boca Juniors narrow favourites: Boca Juniors 44%, draw 38%, River Plate 18%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.9 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 58% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Boca Juniors 2-1 River Plate.
Recent form
Boca Juniors- 17 OctHTalleres Cordoba2-1
- 14 OctHVasco DA Gama0-1
- 9 OctAInstituto Cordoba2-2
- 3 OctHUnion Santa Fe3-0
- 27 SeptARacing Club3-2
River Plate- 14 OctASarmiento Junin1-1
- 11 OctHEstudiantes de Rio Cuarto1-0
- 19 SeptHHuracan1-2
- 12 SeptAAtletico Tucuman2-1
- 6 SeptHIndepend. Rivadavia3-1
Head to head
Liga Profesional table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | +12 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | +13 | 30 |
| 3 |  Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | +6 | 28 |
| 4 |  Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +4 | 26 |
| 5 |  Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | +4 | 24 |
| 6 |  Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 24 |
| 7 |  San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| 8 |  Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | +4 | 21 |
| 9 |  Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 10 |  Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
| 11 |  Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -8 | 19 |
| 12 |  Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 16 |
| 13 |  Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -10 | 16 |
| 14 |  Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -12 | 15 |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -7 | 11 |
Boca Juniors vs River Plate: FAQ
What is the Boca Juniors vs River Plate prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Boca Juniors 2-1 River Plate.
Who is the favourite to win Boca Juniors vs River Plate?
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Boca Juniors are favourites. Our model gives Boca Juniors a 44% chance of winning, River Plate 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Boca Juniors vs River Plate?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Boca Juniors vs River Plate kick off?
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Boca Juniors vs River Plate kicks off at 18:00 UTC on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at Estadio Alberto J. Armando, Buenos Aires.
