Estudiantes 1-1 River Plate - Liga Profesional 2021 Statistical Preview

Fernando Tobio made his second start for Estudiantes last time out, but we expect to see a change back to a back four where he will drop out.
Key man Manuel Castro returned from injury off the bench in defeat to Colon so expect him to regain his starting place here.

Jonatan Maidana returned as an unused substitute after a long injury spell so will be back in the starting line up before long, but it comes too early here.
Felipe Pena has returned from suspension, but will not be starting this fixture.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
1	R. Plate	16	6	3	54
6	Estudiantes	10	9	6	39

Prediction

Six games without victory for Estudiantes is an alarming trait putting pressure on manager Ricardo Zielinski, but the return of Manuel Castro will be a welcome boost given his seven league goals this season so far.
Despite a lack of wins, Estudiantes have been able to continually pick up points with four draws in six and they have scored in all of their last six fixtures, but are struggling to edge out opponents without that, now returning, firepower.
River Plate are certs for a first league title under Marcelo Gallardo and another convincing victory over Argentinos Juniors with a rotated side last time out spoke to the run they are on, now with eight victories on the bounce.
As ever Julian Alvarez is making headlines and attracting interest from Europe with his 11 goals and five assists in 11 starts coinciding with River's emergence at the top of the table.

Estudiantes

River Plate

Ratings

Goals

Assists

Estudiantes will create many scoring chances

Estudiantes will score as a result of a through ball

River Plate will stray offside often

River Plate will dominate possession

Estudiantes will score as a result of an opposition error

* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.