Tomás Yelmini
Argentine soccer has many enthralling matches scheduled for matchday 4 of the Professional League, being Tigre vs River Plate one of the most anticipated game. This crucial match will be played at the José Dellagiovanna stadium in the north of Buenos Aires.
The home side is one of the best teams so far, and last week drew 2-2 against Racing as visitors. On the other side, River is not playing well, but thanks to the VAR they got a win against Argentinos Juniors at their home stadium, the renovated Monumental in Buenos Aires.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Tigre vs River Plate Argentine First Division Matchday 4 Game on February 18, 2023
- Where: José Dellagiovanna Stadium – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023, 4 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Tigre (+190) / Tie (+185) / River Plate (+165)
- Asian Handicap: Tigre (-0.25, +130), River Plate (+0.25, -200)
- Over/Under (x.x): Over (+155) / Under (-230)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-145)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on Tigre
Diego Martínez’s team was one of the protagonists of last season, and it seems that they will be looking to repeat a similar performance this year. On the first date, they beat Estudiantes 2-1 as visitors, then drew 2-2 at home against Rosario Central and last weekend repeated that result against Racing, in Avellaneda.
Undoubtedly the best player so far is Mateo Retegui, the striker who scored in the three matches played by Tigre in the league, and therefore, with 4 goals, leads the scoring chart of the competition.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Gonzalo Marinelli; Lucas Blondel, Brian Leizza, Abel Luciatti and Sebastián Prieto; Sebastián Prediger, Lautaro Montoya; Lucas Menossi, Facundo Colidio and Blas Armoa; and Mateo Retegui.
Betting on River Plate
River Plate is coming off a controversial 2-1 home win over Argentinos Juniors. This time the VAR was decisive in the last play of the match and ended up disallowing a legitimate goal for Gabriel Milito’s team.
Controversies aside, River is not playing well and Martín Demichelis, its new coach, has not yet found the ideal functioning of the team. It would not be surprising then if there are changes against Tigre: Rodrigo Aliendro could be replaced by Agustín Palavecino, while waiting for Miguel Borja to recover from an injury that forced him to leave the field early.
If he does not arrive in optimal conditions, the Colombian could be replaced by Lucas Beltrán or Salomón Rondón. The only certainty is that Robert Rojas will return to the defense in place of Andrés Herrera.
Probable lineup (4-3-1-2): Franco Armani, Robert Rojas, Jonathan Maidana, Enzo Díaz, Milton Casco, José Paradela, Enzo Pérez, Agustín Palavecino or Rodrigo Aliendro, Ignacio Fernández, Pablo Solari, Miguel Borja or Lucas Beltrán.
JefeBet Prediction
The history of Tigre vs River Plate indicates that they played 64 times in the professional era, with River winning on 43 occasions and Tigre winning 7 games. The reality of both teams is very different today, with the Gigolo’s team playing well and, to top it off, with a top scorer like Retegui. However, River is always a strong opponent and the level of its squad balances everything. That is why at JefeBet we believe that the match will end in a draw.
Prediction: Tigre vs River Plate draw 1-1.
