Football Result
Maximiliano Salas 21'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
River Plate
Draws
San Martin (San Juan)
River Plate defeated San Martin (San Juan) 2-0 in their Argentine Liga Profesional de Futbol match held at M[a]s Monumental on 2025-08-31. Santiago Lencina opened the scoring in the 17th minute, followed by Maximiliano Salas in the 21st minute. River Plate dominated possession with 61.7%, while San Martin had 38.3%. Despite River's dominance in possession, San Martin actually had more total shots (13) than River (12), although River had more shots on target (7 to 4).
River Plate committed a higher number of fouls (20) compared to San Martin (10), resulting in 4 yellow cards for River and 1 for San Martin. River Plate's goalkeeper had 4 saves, while San Martin's had 5. Both teams played with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The AI prediction of a River Plate win was accurate. Before the game, the AI gave River Plate a 65.8% chance of winning, while San Martin had a 14.8% chance. The AI model did not expect a balanced game.
River Plate's recent form has been a mix of wins and draws. They have struggled to maintain a winning streak, as seen in their previous games. They face Estudiantes de La Plata in their next league match on 2025-09-13, which could be a challenging away game. The last head-to-head game this year ended in a 0-2 defeat for River playing at home.
San Martin's form is also inconsistent, with recent wins, losses, and draws. Their next game is against Belgrano on 2025-09-11, an away fixture. Belgrano recently lost at home 0-3 against Central Cordoba but won the two matches before that.
Looking at the last five head-to-head matches between River Plate and San Martin, River Plate has a slight advantage. Given River's recent struggles to convert dominance into clear wins, and San Martin's inconsistent form, both teams need to improve their consistency for their upcoming matches.
The Argentine Liga Profesional de Futbol clash between River Plate and San Martin (San Juan) on 2025-08-31 is generating buzz. Hosted at the Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires, the match promises an intriguing contest. AI predicts a River Plate victory, assigning them a 65.8% win probability against San Martin's 14.8%. The draw probability stands at 19.4%.
River Plate, with a team rate of 0.656, boasts talented players like young striker, Julian Alvarez, known for his lethal finishing. Their recent form shows inconsistency, with a win against Godoy Cruz, alongside a few draws. San Martin (San Juan), rated at 0.286, will be looking to upset the odds. Their recent results include a win against Gimnasia La Plata. Historically, River Plate dominates head-to-head encounters. San Martin will need a stellar performance to defy the AI's prediction. The River Plate defense, led by experienced captain, Paulo Diaz, will be key to securing the win. All eyes will be on the pitch as data meets reality.