Penarol vs River Plate Prediction & Betting Tips (30 April)

Penarol are one of four teams in with a genuine chance of landing the Primera Division title, with their cause being significantly aided by a run of seven consecutive victories, including at fierce rivals last time out. River Plate, on the other hand, have suffered four defeats in five Primera Division trips recently, losing three times along the way.

Over 2.5 goals tends to be the order of the day when River Plate come calling in the Primera Division, with this being the case in ten of their previous 10 away games, including in a success during their recent game. The recent history of meetings between River Plate and Penarol has also been littered with such matches, as five of the last six have served up over 2.5 goals.

Hitting the back of the net has proven relatively straightforward for River Plate on their top-flight travels recently, with the coach charges doing so 17 times in 18 trips. Given that Penarol have scored in ten of their previous 10 home matches at the top table of the Primera Division, it would come as a surprise to see either keeper emerge with a clean sheet.