In the midst of Uruguay’s Primera División Apertura, River Plate (URU) takes on Boston River on March 18, 2025, at Estadio Luis Franzini. Both teams, currently struggling in the standings—River Plate in 13th place and Boston River in 15th—are tied at 3 points each. With both sides eager to snap their winless streaks, River Plate seeks a confidence-boosting victory, while Boston River looks to climb out of the lower ranks.
River Plate Montevideo vs Boston River
River Plate and Boston River have faced each other 22 times, with Boston River holding a slight edge with 9 wins to River Plate’s 7, while 6 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters have averaged 2.68 goals per match. This season, River Plate has averaged 1.20 goals per game, while Boston River has struggled with a 0.78 goals-per-match ratio.
River Plate heads into this clash after an entertaining 3-3 draw against Nacional de Football, where Christian Almeida (69’) was their lone scorer, while Nicolás López (34’, 57’) netted for Nacional.
Boston River, on the other hand, played out a dramatic 2-2 draw with Progreso in their last match. Facundo Rodríguez (73’) and Freddy Noguera (99’) found the net for Boston River, while Adrián Colombino (2’) scored for Progreso.
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Defensive frailties have been a recurring issue for both teams. River Plate has struggled to keep opponents at bay, conceding in each of their last six matches and allowing a total of 10 goals.
Boston River’s backline has also been vulnerable, with the team conceding in five of their last six games, shipping 11 goals in that span. Clearly, defensive solidity has been lacking, though whether this trend continues in their upcoming clash remains to be seen.
What is the Prediction?
This matchup is crucial for both River Plate and Boston River as they look to turn around their sluggish starts to the season. With both sides struggling defensively and eager for a breakthrough, this fixture carries significant weight in their league campaigns. Given the available data, River Plate appears slightly better positioned to secure a result. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a “Draw No Bet – River Plate Montevideo.”
Summary
Match: River Plate Montevideo vs Boston River
Bet: draw no bet – River Plate Montevideo
Odds: -108 / 1.93
