Banfield vs River Plate Match Preview

Banfield

Banfield lost their last Liga Profesional Argentina match 2-0 to Racing Club at Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón. They sit in 26th place on 18 points after 19 matches. In the last six league matches, Banfield have won one, drawn one and lost four. Meanwhile, in front of their fans, Banfield have three wins, four draws, and three losses in 10 Liga Profesional Argentina matches this season.

Milton Gimenez and Juan Bizans have caught the eye for Banfield this season. Gimenez is their top scorer with three goals, one of which has been the crucial first of the match. Bizans has scored two times, both match-openers.

River Plate

River Plate drew 2-2 against Velez Sarsfield at Estadio José Amalfitani in their last league match, putting them atop the table on 41 points after 18 matches played, one point ahead of Talleres de Cordoba (in 20 matches). They have won three, drawn two and lost one in their last six. On the road, River Plate have six wins, two draws, and two losses in 10 Liga Profesional Argentina matches this season.

Looking at players who have excelled for the visitors this season, River Plate's leading attacking power has been Lucas Beltran, who has netted on six occasions, including three match-opening goals.

Banfield vs River Plate History & Statistics

• The previous Liga Profesional Argentina fixture between these clubs saw Banfield triumph 2-1 at Monumental last season.

• Banfield have only won one of their last 5 home games against River Plate.

• 7 of the last 10 matches of Banfield ended with Under 2.5 Goals.

• There has been a penalty awarded in 5 of the last 10 games between Banfield and River Plate.

• 10 of the last 10 games between Banfield and River Plate have seen four or more cards.