Estudiantes and River Plate face each other on Saturday 09.13.2025, at 23:00 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2025 match. The game will take place at Estudiantes's home ground, the Estadio Ciudad de La Plata.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Estudiantes and River Plate, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Estudiantes vs River Plate

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

According to our projections for Estudiantes vs River Plate, this is a match where we can find a good deal of value in the corner market.

With little offensive action anticipated from the two sides, our best tip is to take the under on 9.5 corners. That means 9 total corners or fewer throughout the match will win the bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Estudiantes to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Estudiantes is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against River Plate, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Estudiantes to win the first half in the half-time market.

Estudiantes preview

Estudiantes heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 24 matches, Los Pincharratas secured 9 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Estudiantes's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 25 victories so far.

Estudiantes has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 68 goals, of which 26 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.08 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Santiago Ascacibar, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Gastón Benedetti Taffarel has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Estudiantes has conceded 29 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1.21 per game) and 62 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.07 per match in the 2025 campaign.

River Plate preview

River Plate comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 13 victories, 11 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 31 wins, 28 draws, and 3 losses.

River Plate's attack has been highly effective, scoring 95 goals during this period. Of that total, 39 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.56 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.53.

River Plate's offensive system is led by Miguel Borja, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gonzalo Montiel. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 0.56 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 62 matches, averaging 0.58 per match.

Head to head: Estudiantes vs River Plate

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Estudiantes Team Logo

Estudiantes

Argentina - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W W

1.38

Home W W W D L

2.3

Away L L W L L

0.71

Away Team

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River Plate

Argentina - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D D

2

Home W W D W D

2.27

Away D D W W D

1.6

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