Nacional will welcome River Plate to for a matchday 2 fixture in Uruguay Primera División. The last meeting on 17th April 2022 ended in a 1-1 draw. Both sides have met twenty-three times in the most recent seasons. Nacional has won 12 matches, and River Plate triumphed in 5. Recent outings average 2.78 goals, while both teams score 52% of the time.
Nacional’s latest fixture against Defensor Sporting ended in an away 1-0 win. Bolsilludo was very effective while counter-attacking. In the end, it was enough to make the difference between the two teams. Nacional was more dominant in the second half and scored in the 76 minute.
River Plate’s recent game against Cerrito ended in a home 3-0 win. Although Darseneros didn’t match their opponent’s intensity and quality while on possession, it was still enough. River Plate had good chances in both halves and scored in the 23rd, 46th and 71st minute.
So far, Albos plays better on the road than at home. They win 2.00 points per away game on average compared to 1.88 points at home. Bolso’s good defensive display is key to their success. They didn’t concede in 63% of home games.
River Plate has picked up 8 points from the previous six league games. They still have a lot to prove when playing away from home. River Plate wins 0.83 points per away game, a bit less than their home record shows. To improve results, they have to be more compact in defence. River Plate kept a clean sheet in just 33% of their visits.
It is not a surprise that the hosts stand out as a favourite to win this one. Recently they enjoy playing at home, having won three consecutive matches. Bolsilludo is currently unbeaten at home in seven games. Since the start of the season, they have lost at home on just one occasion.
Darseneros failed to win in five consecutive away games. It will be a big surprise to turn up on Saturday and win against Bolsilludo.
I am confident that the hosts will prove their worth and triumph with another home victory. Nacional wins on average 1.88 points per home game, compared to 0.83 points per away game for River Plate. My prediction is Nacional to win.
I expect a thrilling contest with plenty of goals. Both sides score and concede on average 2.17 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals were scored in an average of 38% of Nacional’s home and River Plate’s away games. My prediction is Over 2.5 Goals.
Nacional vs River Plate Betting Tips
AcceptedNacional vs River Plate Head to Head
Average stats between Nacional and River Plate in most recent 23 outings in the Uruguay Primera División.
17.04.2022
Nacional 
River Plate 11
04.12.2021
Nacional River Plate 42
21.08.2021
River Plate Nacional 20
08.02.2021
Nacional River Plate 30
12.11.2020
River Plate Nacional 02
15.08.2020
River Plate Nacional 23
24.10.2019
River Plate Nacional 31
17.08.2019
Nacional River Plate 11
06.04.2019
Nacional River Plate 60
09.09.2018
River Plate Nacional 00
25.03.2018
Nacional River Plate 10
12.09.2017
River Plate Nacional 21
27.05.2017
Nacional River Plate 21
29.03.2017
Nacional River Plate 00
30.10.2016
Nacional River Plate 31
07.04.2016
River Plate Nacional 22
02.03.2016
Nacional River Plate 00
13.02.2016
River Plate Nacional 03
23.08.2015
Nacional River Plate 21
14.03.2015
Nacional River Plate 12
07.09.2014
River Plate Nacional 13
02.03.2014
River Plate Nacional 30
22.09.2013
Nacional River Plate 10
