Platense will play against River Plate in Argentinaās top flightafter several years. Here weāll take a look into thematch preview, predictions, odds and even how to watch this interesting Copa de la Liga Profesional game in the US.
River couldnāt get a perfect start to the tournament, although they recovered from a dramatic defeat in the first round to clinch the first three points of the season. However, Marcelo Gallardoās team will return toVicente LĆ³pez after a long time,seeking for a second consecutive victory.
On the other hand, Platenseās comeback to the first division finally happened and they got back in the best way. Last weekend, Juan Manuel Llopās guys defeated Argentinos Juniors in the derby. Now theyāll face one of the most difficult tasks facing a powerful side.
Platense vs River Plate: Match Information
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2021
Time: 3:10 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Ciudad de Vicente LĆ³pez, Buenos Aires
Platense vs River Plate: Time by State in the US
ET: 3:10 PM
CT: 2:10 PM
MT: 1:10 PM
PT: 12:10 PM
Platense vs River Plate: Storylines
In this game theyāll meettwo sideswith enourmesdifferences. River Plate, one of the best teams not only in the country but in South America, has added important players to its squad and are title contendersin every tournament.
Having lost at the final minutes in the opening game against Estudiantes, the Millonario recovered by beating Rosario Central at home last weekend. As every year, Gallardoās team is expected to be challenging for the trophy.
Platense, recently promoted to Argentineās top flight after 22 years of suffering in lower divisions, are clearly underdogs in this clash. Still, Llopās team showed a good image in his first game at the competition, and they can hope to give a surprise.
Platense vs River Plate: Copa de la Liga Profesional 2021 Standings
Both in group A, they have the same amount of points up to know (3). Platense just played one game, though. After just two rounds being played, the hosts find themselves one place below River, who are fifth.
How to watch or live stream Platensevs River Plate in the US
The Argentine Copa de la Liga Profesionalthird round game to be played between Platense and River Plate will be broadcasted in the US by Fanatiz.
Platense vs River Plate: Predictions and Odds
Oddmakers are quite sure about who is the favorite team to win this game. DraftKings are giving River Plate odds of -278, a clear signal that they donāt expect other thing than a triumph of the visitors. Meanwhile, a Platense win isnāt believed to be likelyas it wouldresult in an incredible +700 payout, and a tie would give +230.
| DraftKings | |
| Platense | +700 |
| Tie | +230 |
| River Plate | -278 |
*Odds via DraftKings
