Liga Profesional· Apertura - 15· Estadio Monumental
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River Plate vs Boca Juniors Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 19 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More River Plate vs Boca Juniors tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5River Plate +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.07 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 84% | 1.19 | - |
| 1XRiver Plate or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Boca Juniors +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 65% | 1.54 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| X2Boca Juniors or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1River Plate to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 39% | 2.55 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 35% | 2.85 | - |
| AH1 -1.5River Plate -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 24% | 4.11 | - |
| 2Boca Juniors to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 16% | 6.20 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Boca Juniors -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 16.06 | - |
River Plate vs Boca Juniors preview & analysis
Match preview
River Plate host Boca Juniors in the Liga Profesional (Apertura - 15) at Estadio Monumental on Sunday, 19 April 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, River Plate have won 3, Boca Juniors have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes River Plate narrow favourites: River Plate 44%, draw 38%, Boca Juniors 18%. We expect around 2.1 goals (1.3 - 0.8 in expected goals), with 35% for over 2.5 and 39% for both teams to score.
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 |
River Plate vs Boca Juniors: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win River Plate vs Boca Juniors?
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River Plate are favourites. Our model gives River Plate a 44% chance of winning, Boca Juniors 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in River Plate vs Boca Juniors?
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We rate both teams to score at 39%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does River Plate vs Boca Juniors kick off?
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River Plate vs Boca Juniors kicks off at 20:00 UTC on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires.
