This Sunday, August 17, starting at 6:30 p.m., the Monumental Stadium will be the stage of a new chapter of the Clausura 2025 tournament. Riverone of the leaders of Zone B, will face Godoy Cruz for the fifth date of the championship, in a match that promises emotions and that arrives at a decisive moment for both teams.
River He reaches the meeting as one of the group’s pointers, with 8 points in four games, the product of two victories and two draws. The team led by Marcelo Gallardo remains undefeated, although it comes from matching without goals against Independiente in Avellaneda.
Its goal difference (+6) places it above San Lorenzo, which also adds eight units but with less offensive efficacy. Godoy Cruz, on the other hand, crosses a complicated present. The Mendoza set occupies the 13th place in zone B with just three points, the result of three draws and a defeat.
On the last day he fell by 2 to 1 in front of Gymnastics of La Plata, and has not yet managed to win so far from the tournament. Both teams come to the commitment to the divided look between the local tournament and their respective international competitions.
River He tied 0-0 with Freedom in Paraguay for Conmebol Libertadores and will define its classification next Thursday at home. Godoy Cruz, meanwhile, lost 2-1 against Atlético Mineiro in Brazil for the South American and needs a comeback in Mendoza to stay alive.
This context raises a dilemma for coaches: betting on rotation or maintaining the titular base. Gallardo could give Sebastián Driussi minutes, who returned after an injury, while Juanfer Quintero and Franco Armani are emerging as key pieces. In El Tomba, Santino Andino, Franco Petroli (former River) and Agustín Auzmendi are the most prominent names.
Recent history and bets
The last confrontation between the two was on February 12 of this year, for the Opening Tournament, and ended in a goalless draw in Mendoza. In the Monumental, the most recent antecedent dates back to March 2023, when River thrashed 3-0 with double Lucas Beltrán and somewhat of Esequiel Barco.
Betting houses position River As a clear favorite. A millionaire triumph pays fees of up to 1.43, while a victory by Godoy Cruz is quoted at 8.50. The draw is around 4.25, which reflects the current difference between both teams.
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