Racing vs River Plate predictions, Apr 12, 2026

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As Racing Club de Avellaneda prepares to host River Plate in a highly anticipated clash on April 12, 2026, fans can expect an intense showdown reflective of their recent forms. Racing comes into this match having secured three victories in their last five outings, demonstrating significant resolve and tactical discipline. Their ability to exploit counterattacks and maintain a solid defensive structure has been pivotal in their recent successes.

Conversely, River Plate arrives with an impressive record, having won four of their last five matches. Their offensive prowess, characterized by fluid ball movement and effective set-piece execution, has continually posed challenges for opposing defenses. This encounter not only features a historic rivalry but also showcases two teams in the midst of strong seasons.

Bookmakers have set odds at 2.62 for a Racing home win and 2.91 for an away victory for River Plate, reflecting the competitive nature of this fixture. Our predictive model suggests a 37.6% chance of a home victory, a 32.7% probability of a draw, and a 31.2% likelihood of an away win. As both teams strive to bolster their league positions, the result remains uncertain, emphasizing the excitement that this matchup promises.

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Racing 36.1%

Draw 31.5%

River Plate 32.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.67	3.05	2.97
	2.62	2.92	2.92
	2.6	2.92	2.9	Watch and Bet
	2.5	2.9	2.8
	2.62	3.01	2.91

Latest Results

04.04.26 CA Independiente – Racing Club de Avellaneda – 1:0 28.03.26 Racing Club de Avellaneda – General San Martín de Formosa – 1:0 21.03.26 Belgrano de Cordoba – Racing Club de Avellaneda – 1:2 16.03.26 Racing Club de Avellaneda – Estudiantes de Río Cuarto – 2:0 10.03.26 Sarmiento de Junín – Racing Club de Avellaneda – 0:0

05.04.26 River Plate – Belgrano de Cordoba – 3:0 22.03.26 Estudiantes de Río Cuarto – River Plate – 0:2 15.03.26 River Plate – Sarmiento de Junín – 2:0 12.03.26 Huracán Buenos Aires – River Plate – 1:2 02.03.26 Independiente Rivadavia – River Plate – 1:1

Facts

Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Racing won 2.

Racing is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).

River Plate is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Racing may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Racing won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 9:18. (average 0.9:1.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Racing won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 5:10. (average 1:2).

Latest Head To Head

24.11.25 Racing Club de Avellaneda – River Plate – 3:2 02.10.25 Racing Club de Avellaneda – River Plate – 0:1 14.12.24 Racing Club de Avellaneda – River Plate – 1:0 28.07.23 River Plate – Racing Club de Avellaneda – 2:1 23.10.22 Racing Club de Avellaneda – River Plate – 1:2

Standings

Apertura

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Velez Sarsfield	12	6	4	2	14:9	5	22
2	Estudiantes L.P	12	6	3	3	14:6	8	21
3	Boca Juniors	12	5	5	2	14:7	7	20
4	Defensa y Justicia	11	4	7	0	15:8	7	19
5	Union de Santa Fe	12	5	4	3	18:12	6	19
6	Lanus	12	5	4	3	17:14	3	19
7	Talleres Cordoba	12	5	3	4	12:11	1	18
8	Independiente	12	4	5	3	18:15	3	17
9	San Lorenzo	12	4	5	3	12:12	0	17
10	Platense	12	3	6	3	6:7	-1	15
11	Gimnasia Mendoza	12	3	3	6	9:15	-6	12
12	Central Cordoba	12	3	3	6	6:15	-9	12
13	Instituto	11	3	2	6	11:15	-4	11
14	Newells Old Boys	12	2	3	7	10:23	-13	9
15	Dep. Riestra	12	0	7	5	3:9	-6	7

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Ind. Rivadavia	12	8	2	2	20:12	8	26
2	River Plate	12	7	2	3	17:9	8	23
3	Rosario Central	12	6	3	3	14:10	4	21
4	Argentinos Jrs	11	5	5	1	10:5	5	20
5	Belgrano	12	5	4	3	12:12	0	19
6	Racing Club	12	5	3	4	15:11	4	18
7	Tigre	12	4	5	3	16:12	4	17
8	Huracan	12	4	5	3	12:9	3	17
9	Barracas Central	12	4	4	4	11:11	0	16
10	Sarmiento Junin	12	5	1	6	10:12	-2	16
11	Gimnasia L.P	12	4	2	6	13:18	-5	14
12	Banfield	11	4	1	6	12:13	-1	13
13	Atl. Tucuman	12	2	3	7	13:18	-5	9
14	Aldosivi	12	0	6	6	3:13	-10	6
15	Estudiantes Rio Cuarto	12	1	2	9	3:17	-14	5

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