Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Argentine Primera División match.
River Plate
In their first two matches, River Plate faced solid mid-table opposition in Atlético Platense (3:1) and Central Córdoba (4:0), and encountered minimal resistance. Facundo Colidio has been in excellent form, contributing to five goals (3+2). The defence has also performed well, allowing just 0.96 xGA across both fixtures.
San Lorenzo de Almagro
In contrast, San Lorenzo de Almagro went up against two of the league’s weaker sides — Talleres (2:1) and Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (0:0) — and looked well below their usual standard. They produced only 0.28 xG in their opening match. A key reason for this dip has been the absence through injury of Nery Domínguez, an experienced midfielder who often plays a vital role in their attacking build-up.
River Plate vs San Lorenzo de Almagro Prediction
At this stage, River Plate appear significantly stronger than their upcoming opponents. They also benefit from playing at home, where they’ve lost just once in their last 10 matches. We expect the squad to claim another win here.
