Atletico Tucuman vs River Plate: Prediction for the Match on September 21, 2025

Atletico Tucuman vs River Plate: Prediction for the Match on September 21 2025

Two opposing teams are colliding in this curious Round 9 match of the Torneo Betano Clausura. Atletico Tucuman are truly in dire need of stopping their downward spiral after two consecutive losses, and River Plate are once again sailing on their unbeatable streak at the top of the standings.

Atletico Tucuman: Form and Statistics

El Decano find themselves caught up following two consecutive losses in the league most recently to Old Boys of Newell by a margin of 2-0. They did not manage to score even a single shot on target during that game despite this demonstration of intent to attack. Their current organizational structure has been patchy with the sole shining light in their past four matches being a 3-0 victory over Talleres Cordoba. Tucuman has scored 75% of its home matches but is letting in 1.42 goals, a statistic that is not very good. They also find it difficult to give in first and this has occurred in over half of their recent games.

Atletico Tucuman: Lineup

Coach Pusineri should not change the 4-4-2 formation. He will probably choose the experience in defence, with Ortiz and Ferrari in the centre, but his team requires more creative midfielder Godoy, who has recently not performed effectively. Diaz and Bajamich are the centre of attack.

Atl. Tucuman starting lineup (4-4-2)

Mansilla – Martinez, Ortiz, Ferrari, Brizuela – Sánchez, Ortiz, Godoy, Lamendola – Diaz, Bajamich

Out: Brandan, Coronel, Infante, Tesuri ( injured)

Head coach: L. Pusineri

River Plate:: Form and Statistics

River Plate maintain their superb campaign by winning against Estudiantes 2-1 on the road. The team has since not lost any of their past 6 matches in any of the competitions, and has won five. Their defensive merits are particularly remarkable - they have not conceded a goal in the last 6 league matches with two clean sheets in the last three rounds.River leads the league in terms of possession and passing accuracy and their attack remains efficient with Colidio and Echeverri at the helm. They are also in good form away, having beaten Estudiantes and keeping a clean sheet against Union Santa Fe.

River Plate: Lineup

Gallardo will likely reuse the 4-1-3-2 structure that has helped the team to win in the recent past. Salas has played a major role in transitions, and the width and airiness of River are being provided by Acuna with verticality it desperately needs. Colidio give up front movement and physicality. The pivot role that Castano and Perez will play will be crucial to protect the defence and to provide a linking play.

River Plate starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Armani – Montiel, Portillo, Diaz, Rivero – Castano, Perez – Salas, Fernandez, Acuna – Colidio

Out: Constantini, Martinez, Meza, Pezzella, Ruberto (injured), Martinez Quarta (red card), Driussi (in doubt)

Head coach: Marcelo Gallardo

Atletico Tucuman vs River Plate Head-to-Head Statistics

River Plate has not lost in the past 7 games against Atletico Tucuman (W5, D2). River have never lost to Atletico Tucuman in league games. The final game was a 1-0 victory by River Plate.

Atletico Tucuman vs River Plate Betting Trends

• River Plate to Win - River is superior in form, squad depth and H2H dominance which makes it favourites. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 2.22;
• Under 2 Total Goals - The past 6 out of 7 games between the two sides had a final result of less than 3 goals. The inability of Tucuman to attack is in favour of this bet. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.86;
• Both Teams to Score - No - This is an excellent bet given the clean sheet potential of River and the poor performance of Tucuman in attack (0 goals in the past 2 games). This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.65;

Atletico Tucuman vs River Plate Match Prediction 21 September 2025

The momentum of River Plate, the framework of the team and the top personal quality make this match favorable to them. Tucuman have failed to develop sufficient attacking prowess to harass a composed River side that is targeting the title.

Our match prediction: River Plate to Win for a coefficient of 2.22 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score - No for a coefficient of 1.65 in the 1xbet bookmaker.