Tomás Yelmini
Argentine soccer has October marked on the calendar as the month of definitions. The fact is that the midweek matches, plus those scheduled for the weekends, mean that the Argentine First Division tournament will conclude this month, and on Wednesday, River Plate vs Estudiantes will decide important matters.
Although both are far from the fight for the championship, both are looking at the annual table, the one that qualifies for the international cups.
At JefeBet, we tell you everything about the likely lineups, how they will arrive and the odds and predictions for this decisive match to be played at the Estadio Más Monumental.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the River Plate vs Estudiantes First Division Matchday 23 Game on October 5, 2022
- Where: Estadio Más Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- When: Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 8.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: River Plate (-200) / Tie (+310) / Estudiantes (+550)
- Asian Handicap: River Plate (-0.75, -165), Estudiantes (+0.75, +115)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-115) / Under (-120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-125)
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All odds shown are courtesy of DraftKings
River Plate Preview
It is not a good 2022 for River Plate; in fact, it is the worst in Marcelo Gallardo’s rich and laureate cycle as manager of the Millonario team. Out of the Copa Argentina, the local tournament and the desired Copa Libertadores, they have only the smallest prize left: to qualify for next year’s top regional competition.
Looking ahead to the 90 minutes with Estudiantes, the good news for the red band is the return of Emanuel Mammana and Nicolás De La Cruz, who were sidelined in recent days with bruises to their left and right knees, respectively, although the Uruguayan has not been confirmed, but has been named in the squad. Meanwhile, Colombian Juanfer Quinteros could be a starter, after being decisive in the last 3-0 win over Argentinos Juniors.
Probable lineup (3-5-2): Franco Armani; Paulo Díaz, Emanuel Mammana, David Martínez; Andrés Herrera, Enzo Pérez, Bruno Zuculini, Milton Casco; Pablo Solari, Miguel Borja and Esequiel Barco.
Estudiantes Preview
At Estudiantes de La Plata things are settling down after the departure of Ricardo Zielinski. The current interim coach, Pablo Quatrocchi, carried out his first week of work with the team and has already taken the courage to make important decisions in the team.
In the first practices he used a 4-3-3 scheme, included Benajmín Rollheiser and Franco Zapiola, and tried Bruno Valdéz as a starter, although in this case due to the absence of Emanuel Más. In any case, Quatrocchi is expected to opt for a more conservative 4-4-2 formation against River at the Monumental.
Mateo Pellegrino, Fernando Zuqui, Jorge Rodríguez and José Sosa will not be able to play against River Plate due to injury.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Mariano Andújar; Leonardo Godoy, Fabián Noguera, Luciano Lollo and Bruno Valdéz or Emmanuel Más; Manuel Castro, Jorge Morel and Franco Zapiola, Benjamín Rollhesier; Mauro Boselli and Pablo Piatti.
JefeBet Prediction
River Plate is not playing well and does not have the performance that other Marcelo Gallardo’s teams have had before. However, they have just beaten Argentinos Juniors, a direct rival to qualify for the Copa Libertadores, and if they beat Estudiantes, their qualification is almost assured. So, for JefeBet, in this River Plate vs Estudiantes, River Plate wins.
Prediction: River Plate wins 2 to 1.
