Probable Lineups

4-2-2-2
3-5-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 12 Goals 30 (40)
(13) 4 Assists 20 (27)
(6.8) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
32 Average Age 33.2
177.3 Average Height (cm) 177.4
(1) 0.6 Shots pg 1.3 (1.2)
(50%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 54% (51%)
(0.7) 1.1 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.9)
(1.6) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.7 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Superliga.

Missing Players

Estudiantes
River Plate
Player Reason Status Rating
Marcos Rojo Out 6.85
Leonardo Jara Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Lucas Martínez Quarta Doubtful 7.01

Team News

Estudiantes
River Plate
  • Marcos Rojo will miss the visit of River Plate and so Facundo Mura will start at left-back in a switch to a 4-4-2.
  • Javier Mascherano starts against his former club with Ivan Gomez alongside in central midfield.
  • Mateo Retegui scored a consolation goal in the defeat to Defensa y Justicia and is set to start with Martin Cauteruccio up front.
  • Lucas Martinez Quarta has picked up an injury and is expected to be out on Sunday so Paulo Diaz returns from his suspension in defence.
  • Matias Suarez scored the only goal in the win over Banfield and continues up front with Rafael Santos Borre.
  • Enzo Perez anchors an unchanged midfield with Gonzalo Montiel and Milton Casco providing width from full-back.

Prediction

  • Defeat to Defensa y Justicia last time out came as something as a surprise to Estudiantes. A first defeat in six for El Pincha and only a second time that a side has left La Plata with three points this season. Estudiantes will defend in numbers and remain compact but have had problems in front of goal and it will be difficult to find a way past River.
  • It hasn't been easy but River have chalked up five straight wins and are now three games away from the Superliga title. The best attack in the league Marcelo Gallardo's side always look like scoring and that puts pressure on the opposition to find a way through. 16 games unbeaten away from home suggests Estudiantes will find it tough.
  • River can almost taste the title and won't allow that to slip on Sunday.
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