Tomás Yelmini
The best team in the Argentine First Division League today will face a giant that has fallen into disgrace. Matchday 13 of the Argentine League brings River Plate vs Independiente as one of the most important duels that the tournament could offer.
It is one of the greatest rivalries in the league, with a lot of history, but with two teams heading into this game under different circumstances. While one is going strong with great soccer and the ambition to conquer everything that comes its way, the other is struggling to rebuild itself in sporting terms.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we’ve got you covered with the latest odds, predictions, and analysis for this exciting match-up between River Plate vs Independiente on Sunday, April 23 at the iconic Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the River Plate vs Independiente Argentine League Matchday 13 Game on April 23, 2023
- Where: Estadio Más Monumental- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Sunday, April 23, 2023, 6.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: River Plate (-330) / Tie (+450) / Independiente (+800)
- Asian Handicap: River Plate (-1.75, +115) / Independiente (+1.75, -170)
- Over/Under (1.5): Over (-475) / Under (+280)
- Both teams score: Yes (+195) / No (-320).
Odds provided by DraftKings.
Betting on River Plate
River Plate is dominating the Argentinian soccer scene this campaign. Under the guidance of coach Martín Demichelis, this team’s evolution is nothing short of impressive. With 10 victories, 22 goals scored, and only 5 goals allowed, River Plate is the team to beat. They’ve got a winning mindset, often walking away with victories that seemed impossible, like their nail-biting win against Newell’s last weekend.
However, with the team simultaneously competing in the Copa Libertadores, it remains to be seen if they’ll tire out. They currently have the second-highest possession rate at over 61%, which is reflected in their high-intensity playstyle. They also lead the league in shots on goal and attempts, with 68 out of 197.
One interesting tidbit about River Plate to keep in mind for their upcoming match against Independiente is that they’ve been awarded the most penalties this season, with 8 converted successfully. It’s something to watch out for, as their penalty-taking skills may come into play during the game.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Franco Armani; Milton Casco, Leandro González Pirez, Paulo Díaz, Enzo Díaz; Esequiel Barco, Enzo Pérez, Ignacio Fernández, Nicolás De La Cruz; Salomón Rondón, Pablo Solari.
Betting on Independiente
In the midst of one of the worst institutional and sporting moments in their history, Independiente has been revitalized under the guidance of their new coach, Ricardo Zielinski. While the draw in the derby against Racing helped calm the fans’ nerves, the upcoming schedule is tough, especially for a team that has only won once in the first match and has gone 11 games without a victory.
Their situation is dire, and the numbers reflect that. They have the least amount of shots on goal in the tournament, with only 31. Additionally, they struggle with discipline, leading the league in fouls committed (187), and they have the most player expulsions (5) and second-most yellow cards (34). A bright spot for Independiente is their center-forward, Martín Cauteruccio, who has scored five of their nine goals so far.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Rodrigo Rey; Luciano Gómez, Sergio Barreto, Joaquín Laso, Damián Pérez; Iván Marcone, Agustín Mulet; Mauricio Cuero, Matías Giménez, Javier Vallejo; Martín Cauteruccio.
JefeBet Prediction
River comes with an important string of matches, but its quality does not suffer. They will take advantage of Independiente’s bad moment and will win with authority and giving spectacle.
Prediction: River Asian Handicap (RIV 3-0 IND).
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