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Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

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H2H Record before the game

In a commanding performance at the Mâs Monumental, River Plate defeated Barracas Central 3-0 in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol. The match, part of the Apertura's Round of 16, saw River Plate dominate possession with 73%, converting that control into 14 total shots, 9 of which were on target. Paulo Díaz opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by Ignacio Fernández in the 43rd, establishing a comfortable lead by halftime. Marcos Acuña sealed the victory with a goal in the 88th minute.
Barracas Central struggled to create opportunities, managing only 4 shots, with a single one testing the River Plate goalkeeper, who only had to make one save. Both teams committed 12 fouls, with River Plate receiving 2 yellow cards and Barracas Central 1. River Plate's formation was a 4-3-3, while Barracas Central opted for a 3-4-2-1 setup. River Plate's goalkeeper was tested only once in the game, and Barracas Central's goalkeeper completed 6 saves.
The AI's pre-game prediction of a River Plate win proved accurate, aligning with their strong home form and higher team rating of 0.65 compared to Barracas Central's 0.433. The predicted win probability for River Plate was 59.6%, substantially higher than Barracas Central's 17.4%. River Plate has been in excellent form, winning their previous four matches in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol, including a victory against Boca Juniors, and a recent away win in the CONMEBOL Libertadores against Barcelona SC. Barracas Central, on the other hand, has had a mixed run, with recent wins against Huracán and Unión (Santa Fe) but also a loss against Argentinos Juniors.
Historically, River Plate has dominated their encounters against Barracas Central, including a 3-0 victory in their last meeting in November 2024. River Plate's upcoming match is against Independiente del Valle in the CONMEBOL Libertadores, a team they drew against in their previous encounter. Considering Independiente del Valle's mixed recent form, including draws in their last two Libertadores games, River Plate will be looking to capitalize on their strong home form to secure a win. The result against Barracas Central further solidifies River Plate's position as a strong contender in both the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol and the CONMEBOL Libertadores.

On May 12, 2025, River Plate will host Barracas Central at the Mâs Monumental in a highly anticipated Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol clash. According to AI predictions, River Plate is heavily favored to win, boasting a 59.6% win probability compared to Barracas Central's 17.4%. The AI gives a 23.0% probability of a draw. River Plate, with a team strength rate of 0.65, has shown impressive form recently, including a triumphant Superclásico victory over Boca Juniors. Their attacking prowess is spearheaded by young Julian Alvarez Jr, who has already started to be compared with his famous namesake. Barracas Central, rated at 0.433, will need to overcome the odds to secure a positive result. They will be looking to their key midfielder, experienced Fernando Valenzuela, to disrupt River's flow. Recent head-to-head history also favors "Los Millonarios", who have dominated their encounters. The AI's prediction suggests another victory for River Plate, continuing their strong run in the league.