River Plate and Banfield face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on Thursday, 26/02/2026, at 22:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Atlético River Plate vs Club Atlético Banfield, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for River Plate vs Banfield
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Handicap: Banfield (+2.5)
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River Plate comes into the match having played 6 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.17 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.
River Plate's attack has scored 5 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.71.
The offence system of River Plate is led by Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua as the top scorer of the season. The colombian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.
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On the other hand, Banfield comes into the match having played 6 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.17 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.
Banfield's attack has scored 6 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
The offence system of Banfield is led by Mauro Andrés Méndez Acosta as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mauro Andrés Méndez Acosta, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 1.
Head to head: River Plate vs Banfield
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River Plate
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D W |
1.17 |
| Home | L W |
1.5 |
| Away | L L D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 3.5 | 0.75 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1.5 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 75% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 50% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.83 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.79 | 1.3 |
Banfield
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W L |
1.17 |
| Home | W L W D |
1.75 |
| Away | L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.59 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.42 | 2.28 |
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