Prediction for match River Plate — Tigre, 08.02.2026

Match Analysis: River Plate vs Tigre

The clash between River Plate and Tigre in the Argentine Professional League is scheduled for February 7, 2026. According to the 1X2 odds, River Plate is the favorite: their victory is priced at 1.55, with a 60.40% probability. A draw is at 3.72 (25.17%), and Tigre's win is at 6.49 (14.43%). These odds and percentages indicate a significant advantage for River Plate, which is also confirmed by recent match statistics. Bookmakers consider a win for River Plate the most likely outcome, with a substantial percentage difference between the teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, River Plate has averaged 61.2% ball possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 2.4 offsides. Tigre's ball possession is significantly lower at 31.8%, with 1.8 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. In their last three matches, River Plate played as follows: 02.02.2026 - Rosario Central vs River Plate - 0-0, 28.01.2026 - River Plate vs Gimnasia - 2-0, 24.01.2026 - Barracas Central vs River Plate - 0-1. Tigre's last three games were: 02.02.2026 - Tigre vs Racing - 3-1, 29.01.2026 - Belgrano vs Tigre - 1-1, 02.12.2025 - Racing vs Tigre - 4-2. In their head-to-head on 03.06.2024, River Plate was stronger with a 3-1 victory.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a series of five matches, both teams have shown low scoring: River Plate averages 1.6 goals per game, and Tigre 1.8. During the same period, both teams scored an average of 1 goal, with River Plate conceding 0.6 and Tigre 0.8. Both teams have only exceeded 2.5 total goals in 1 out of 5 matches, with the total under 2.5 goals occurring 4 times. In the first half, neither team exceeded 1.5 total goals in any of the 5 matches, while in the second half, River Plate exceeded 1.5 goals once out of 5, and Tigre 3 times out of 5. River Plate's goals are evenly distributed, with 20% in each of the five segments, most often conceding between 61-75 minutes (67%). Tigre scores 67% of their goals between 76-90 minutes, with conceded goals spread across three segments: 46-60, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes, each at 33%. Given the low frequency of over 2.5 totals and average scoring figures, a bet on under 2.5 goals seems reasonable. The odds for this outcome are 1.59.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

River Plate averages 3.8 corners per match, while Tigre averages 3. For a total over 9.5 corners, River Plate has achieved this once in 5 matches, and Tigre 3 times out of 5. Among the available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (6.8) is over 8 at 1.55, under 8 at 2.30. For corner outcomes, River Plate is the favorite with odds of 1.19. Based on statistics, neither team shows high corner activity, and a bet on under 8.5 or 9 corners seems justified. Another option is to bet on River Plate to win the corner count, considering their advantage in average corners.