👉 What is the recommended bet for River Plate vs Cerro?

The prediction and betting suggestion for River Plate vs Cerro on 2 August 2025, is: Under 2.5 goals.

👉 Which stadium will host River Plate vs Cerro?

The match between River Plate vs Cerro on 2 August 2025 will take place in Montevideo, at Estadio Luis Franzini.

River Plate vs Cerro Prediction – Primera Division

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Check out the best predictions for River Plate vs Cerro

Here you will find the best prediction for River Plate vs Cerro in the Primera Division, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and essential statistics from their last fixtures to provide the best prediction for this match between River Plate and Cerro.

River Plate

02 August 2025 – 18::00
Primera Division
2025
Clausura – Round 1

Cerro

Betting tip and prediction for this match between River Plate vs Cerro

The best prediction for the match between River Plate and Cerro in the Primera Division is under 2.5 goals. Both teams are seeking improvement after disappointing performances in their previous campaigns, and have struggled to score consistently. Considering the technical balance and the recent trend of low-scoring matches, it’s prudent to anticipate another fixture with fewer than 2.5 goals.

The best prediction for River Plate vs Cerro

Under 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting)
Under 3.5 goals (live bet, double or triple bet)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (risky guess)

Match preview: River Plate vs Cerro

River Plate and Cerro will face off at the Luis Franzini stadium in the first round of the Primera Division. Recent head-to-head matches favour the visiting team, with Cerro having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 6 encounters. The most recent clash on 06‑06‑2025 concluded with a 1-0 victory for Cerro. It’s important to note the home/away performances, as both teams have shown markedly different results in their respective home and away games.

Team analysis: River Plate

The home side competes in this Primera Division (Clausura) match following a 7th place finish in the previous qualifying phase (Intermediate Round), where they accumulated a total of 5 points. River Plate perform better at home, with a record of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their own stadium, contrasting sharply with their away performance of just 1 win, 5 draws, and 9 losses over their last 30 matches. In their home games during the championship, the most common score at half-time has been 0-0 (5 out of 10 games). Their defensive solidity has been a concern, having conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 matches in this competition. In 22 matches, they have conceded the first goal 14 times and failed to recover for a win in any of those games. Furthermore, River Plate has scored 5 of their 8 goals in the final minutes (76’–90′) of their last 10 home matches.

River Plate’s performance in the Intermediate Round was less than satisfactory. The team fell short of expectations and is distant from the top placements in Group A. To achieve a more successful campaign in the Clausura and strive for a more prominent position, they must adopt a more offensive approach at home, which could be crucial in overcoming challenges against Cerro.

Team analysis: Cerro

The visiting side arrives at this stage of the Primera Division (Clausura) after placing 6th in the previous qualifying phase (Intermediate Round), amassing 8 points. Like River Plate, they also excel at home, having recorded 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses in familiar surroundings, whilst their away record shows just 1 victory, 6 draws, and 8 losses in the last 30 matches. In the championship, Cerro has only managed to accumulate 5 points from a possible 30, with 5 draws and 5 losses in their last 10 away games.

Additionally, Cerro has not won away from home for the last 10 matches. Among the championship fixtures, the most common score at half-time was 0-0, occurring in 8 of their 10 games. Defensive solidity has been a significant issue, with goals conceded in 7 out of their last 10 matches. In 21 matches, they had conceded the first goal 9 times and could only succeed in turning around the scoreline on 2 occasions. In their last 11 away games, 3 of their 8 goals came between the 76th and 90th minutes, whilst they conceded 7 of their 16 goals in the same timeframe.

Cerro’s position in the Apertura table reflects the need for improved performances. They have been far from the top spots, underscoring the necessity for a change in their playing style if they hope to achieve better results. This matchup against River Plate offers a chance for crucial momentum as they look to enhance their season.