River Plate vs Defensa y Justicia Predictions

• River Plate have won their last 6 league matches.
• 2 of said wins have been by 2-1 margins.
• Defensa are unbeaten in 8 league matches, winning 6 times in the process.
• Both teams have scored in 3 of Defensa’s last 5 matches.

River looking to stay top

With just two games left to play, the Superliga title is getting ever closer to River Plate. Marcelo Gallardo’s men haven’t won the domestic crown since 2014 but if they can hold their nerve in this Saturday’s match with Defensa and a trip to Atletico Tucuman, they’ll end the campaign as champions.

River are being pushed all the way by arch rivals Boca, who have won their last 4 matches but are managing to keep the 3 point distance between the sides, claiming victory in an impressive 6 straight league matches. Saturday’s game won’t be an easy one for the hosts but they certainly have confidence and momentum on their side.

Defensa looking to cause an upset

Meanwhile, after finishing as runners-up in the Superliga last term, Defensa y Justicia are one again enjoying a strong campaign, coming into this round of fixtures stationed in 9th place. On size alone, El Halcon are one of the smallest clubs in the division but have displayed a continued ability to punch well above their weight in recent seasons.

Unbeaten in 8 league matches, of which they’ve won 6, Defensa are in sparkling form and won’t make this trip to the Monumental in apprehensive state. The visitors play an attacking and aggressive form of football and coming into this game off the back of a 3-0 mauling of Rosario Central, they won’t be looking to merely sit back despite the odds being against them.

An exciting game is expected

Ultimately, this fixture looks like a potential stumbling block for River and they’ll have to be at their best to get the job done. Defensa are an impressive and slick outfit and certainly have the ability to hurt the hosts.

All things considered, backing the Both Teams to Score line looks the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we’re more than happy to do. There’s big goal scoring ability in both ranks but although we do see Defensa notching, River do look simply unstoppable at the moment and we fancy them to run out 2-1 winners come full time as a result.