Prediction for match River Plate — Banfield

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In the Argentine Professional League on 26.02.2026, River Plate will face Banfield. The odds for a River Plate win are 1.48, a draw is at 3.90, and a Banfield victory is priced at 7.41. According to the probability percentages, River Plate has a 63.32% chance of winning, a draw is at 24.03%, and Banfield has 12.65%. These figures highlight River Plate as the favorite, with a draw being more likely than a Banfield win.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, River Plate lost to Velez Sarsfield 0-1 (22.02.2026), fell to Argentinos Juniors 0-1 (13.02.2026), and suffered a heavy defeat against Tigre 1-4 (07.02.2026). Banfield, in their last three outings, defeated Newell's Old Boys 3-0 (21.02.2026), lost to Racing 0-2 (14.02.2026), and were beaten by Belgrano 0-1 (08.02.2026). On average, over the last five games, River Plate has maintained 64.4% possession, received 3 yellow cards, committed 13.4 fouls, and had 1.8 offsides. Banfield's stats show 46.2% possession, 2 yellow cards, 11.2 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. In their last head-to-head on 02.11.2024, River Plate beat Banfield 3-1.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in River Plate vs Banfield

In a five-match series, River Plate has an average total of 1.8 goals, while Banfield averages 2. In terms of goals scored: River Plate - 0.6, Banfield - 1.0. They concede 1.2 and 1.0 respectively. For over 2.5 goals: River Plate had 1 out of 5, Banfield - 2 out of 5. For over 1.5 goals: River Plate had 1 out of 5, Banfield - 2 out of 5. By halves: over 1.5 goals in the first half occurred 1 out of 5 times for both teams, in the second half River Plate had 1 out of 5, Banfield - 2 out of 5. Goal intervals: River Plate most often scores between 31-45 minutes (40%), while Banfield scores between 46-60 minutes (43%). For goals conceded, River Plate has a uniform distribution: 25% in four different intervals, while Banfield concedes 33% in three intervals of the first half. Given River Plate's low scoring and Banfield's moderate scoring, along with frequent under 2.5 totals, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.65 seems justified.

Corner Bets

River Plate averages 4.8 corners over five matches, while Banfield averages 3.8. In a five-match series, River Plate's total corners over 9.5 occurred 1 time, Banfield - 3 times. In the corner totals market, the line closest to the average sum (8.6) is 8.5: over 8.5 corners is at 2.03, under 8.5 is at 1.68. River Plate is favored in the corner outcome with odds of 1.40. Given both teams' average corner activity, a bet on over 8.5 corners seems logical, but River Plate's frequency of hitting a high line is lower than Banfield's.