Tomás Yelmini
Matchday 2 of the best Argentine soccer, the first division Professional League, will have plenty of action during this weekend. On a Saturday, with plenty of matches scheduled, one of the most important clashes will be Belgrano vs River Plate, at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in the city of Córdoba.
The local team drew 0-0 in its return to the elite against Racing in Avellaneda, while the team now coached by Martín Demichelis defeated Central Córdoba 2-0 in Santiago del Estero.
Today, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams come into this clash corresponding to the second matchday of the Argentine Professional League. Stay with us and read the preview of this game, where you will have access to our predictions, the available betting odds and probable lineups for this Belgrano vs River Plate.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Belgrano vs River Plate Argentine First Division Matchday 2 Game on February 4, 2023
- Where: Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium – Cordoba, Argentina
- When: Saturday, February 4, 2023, 5.15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Belgrano (+350) / Tie (+230) / River Plate (-125)
- Asian Handicap: Belgrano (+0.5, -110) / River Plate (-0.5, -135)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115) / Under (-160)
- Both teams score: Yes (-115) / No (-125)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Belgrano Preview
Belgrano returned to play in the highest category of Argentine soccer, and the debut was not at all easy, as they visited Racing in Avellaneda. Therefore, the goalless draw was taken as a victory.
It is worth mentioning that Belgrano did not shoot on goal, and that cannot be ignored. However, if there is something to highlight, it is the defensive solidity shown by Guillermo Farré’s team.
A not minor fact is that most of the starting 11 were part of last year’s promotion process, which makes the point obtained away from home even more meritorious.
Probable lineup (5-4-1): Nahuel Losada, Gabriel Compagnucci, Erik Godoy, Alejandro Rébola, Nicolás Meriano, Lucas Diarte, Bruno Zapelli, Santiago Longo, Ariel Rojas, Ariel Matías García, Pablo Vegetti.
River Plate Preview
River needs to win the local league and started that road in the best way with an overwhelming 2-0 victory over Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero. Such a weak and relegation-threatened opponent was a great match for the debut of Martín Demichelis, emblematic player of the team of the red band.
With no suspensions or injuries, Demichelis looks set to field the same 11 that won last week. However, he could include Agustín Palavecino for this upcoming duel. The offensive midfielder has been out of the field for several weeks due to injury, the DT wants to put him on the substitutes’ bench.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Franco Armani, Andrés Herrera, Jonatan Maidana, Emanuel Mammana, Milton Casco, Enzo Pérez, Raodrigo Aliendro, Pablo Solari, Ignacio Fernández, José Paradela, Miguel Borja.
JefeBet Prediction
The history of Belgrano vs River Plate indicates that they met 36 times in the professional era, with Belgrano winning on 7 occasions and River on 22. If the Pirates close their defensive lines as they did against Racing, it will be difficult for River to do any damage. On the other hand, Farré’s team is a question mark, since it did not show much against the Blanquicelestes.
It is an interesting and unpredictable duel, but River has a lot of hierarchy and is a candidate to win everything they play. That is why at JefeBet we believe they will surely get the 3 points in their trip to Córdoba.
Prediction: River wins 2-1.
