Newells Old Boys vs River Plate: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 April

Betiball's prediction for Newells Old Boys vs River Plate on 16 April 2023 (kick-off: 18:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Newells Old Boys vs River Plate preview before placing your bet.

Newells Old Boys vs River Plate: Starting Lineups Time : 16/04/2023 18:00

Newells Old Boys
0 - 1
Finished
River Plate
90+1' event Juan Sebastian Sforza
86' event Pablo Javier Perez / Jorge Recalde
65' event Jonathan Diego Menendez / Jherson Mosquera
64' event Jeremias Perez Tica
53' event Bruno Pitton / Facundo Mansilla
34' event Ivan Gomez Romero
19' event Brian Nicolas Aguirre
event 90' Goal
event 90' Yellow card
event 67' Ezequiel Barco / Jose Antonio Paradela
event 66' Lucas Beltran / Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez
event 66' Agustin Palavecino
event 53' Pablo Solari / Ignacio Martin Fernandez
event 53' Matias Suarez / Rodrigo Aliendro
event 49' Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez
event 33' Rodrigo Aliendro
90+1' event Juan Sebastian Sforza
event 90' Goal
86' event Pablo Javier Perez / Jorge Recalde
event 90' Yellow card
65' event Jonathan Diego Menendez / Jherson Mosquera
event 67' Ezequiel Barco / Jose Antonio Paradela
64' event Jeremias Perez Tica
event 66' Lucas Beltran / Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez
53' event Bruno Pitton / Facundo Mansilla
event 66' Agustin Palavecino
34' event Ivan Gomez Romero
event 53' Pablo Solari / Ignacio Martin Fernandez
19' event Brian Nicolas Aguirre
event 53' Matias Suarez / Rodrigo Aliendro
event 49' Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez
event 33' Rodrigo Aliendro
Newells Old Boys Newells Old Boys
Substitutions
#8 Pablo Javier Perez
#20 Jonathan Diego Menendez
#15 Bruno Pitton
#42 Guillermo Luis Ortiz
#31 Williams Barlasina
#29 Marcelo Esponda
#23 Angelo Martino
#22 Marcos Portillo
#17 Justo Giani
#14 Armando Mendez
#43 Lisandro Montenegro
#51 Fabrizio Sartori
Newells Old Boys Newells Old Boys River Plate River Plate
12Shots11
3Shots on Goal4
14Fouls16
1Corner Kick6
18Free kick15
1Offside2
4Yellow card4
25Aerial17
4Save3
19Successful Tackles19
8Interceptions11
0Assist1
9Shots off goal7
1Hit The Post0
15Head Success6
19Tackle19
17Dribbles14
20Throw-in21
401Passes392
94Attacks111
36Dangerous attacks45
0Corner Kicks(HT)2
River Plate River Plate
Substitutions
#7 Matias Suarez
#36 Pablo Solari
#21 Ezequiel Barco
#18 Lucas Beltran
#34 Tomas Castro Ponce
#31 Santiago Simon
#33 Ezequiel Centurion
#30 Elias Gomez
#4 Jonathan Ramon Maydana
#2 Robert Rojas
#25 Jose Salomon Rondon Gimenez
#35 Franco Alfonso
Commentary
90+1' Juan Sebastian Sforza - Newells Old Boys receive a yellow card
90' Goal! Goal - River Plate
90' Yellow card - River Plate receive a yellow card
86' Newells Old Boys — substitution: Pablo Javier Perez / Jorge Recalde
67' River Plate — substitution: Ezequiel Barco / Jose Antonio Paradela
66' River Plate — substitution: Lucas Beltran / Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez
66' Agustin Palavecino - River Plate receive a yellow card
65' Newells Old Boys — substitution: Jonathan Diego Menendez / Jherson Mosquera
64' Jeremias Perez Tica - Newells Old Boys receive a yellow card
53' Newells Old Boys — substitution: Bruno Pitton / Facundo Mansilla
53' River Plate — substitution: Pablo Solari / Ignacio Martin Fernandez
53' River Plate — substitution: Matias Suarez / Rodrigo Aliendro
49' Miguel Angel Borja Hernandez - River Plate receive a yellow card
34' Ivan Gomez Romero - Newells Old Boys receive a yellow card
33' Rodrigo Aliendro - River Plate receive a yellow card
19' Brian Nicolas Aguirre - Newells Old Boys receive a yellow card

How We Build the Newells Old Boys vs River Plate Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Newells Old Boys vs River Plate on 16 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Newells Old Boys vs River Plate Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Newells Old Boys's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against River Plate's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Newells Old Boys and River Plate sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Predictions

Find every upcoming fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less