Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Defensor Sporting 2512 draws13 River Plate
50
Meetings
2.88
Goals / game
64%
Both teams scored
52%
Over 2.5 goals
Defensor Sporting

Facts about Defensor Sporting

Scored in43/50 (86%)
Conceded in39/50 (78%)
Goals scored82 · 1.64/game
Longest winning streak6
Longest unbeaten run9
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win8
River Plate

Facts about River Plate

Scored in39/50 (78%)
Conceded in43/50 (86%)
Goals scored62 · 1.24/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run8
Longest losing streak6
Longest run without a win9
By competition
CompetitionDefensor SportingDrawRiver PlateGames
Primera División23121348
Copa Uruguay2002
All competitions25121350

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Defensor Sporting1565
gap 83
1482River Plate
1673146320222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Defensor Sporting
48%
Draw
28%
River Plate
24%

All meetings

50 matches on record

11 Aug 2025
Primera División
Defensor SportingDefensor Sporting10River PlateRiver Plate
BTTSO2.5
1 Jun 2025
Primera División
River PlateRiver Plate12Defensor SportingDefensor Sporting
BTTSO2.5
8 Feb 2025
Primera División
River PlateRiver Plate01Defensor SportingDefensor Sporting
BTTSO2.5

Defensor Sporting recent form

River Plate recent form

Defensor Sporting has gone head to head with River Plate 50 times since 2005, winning 25 and scoring 82 goals. River Plate, in turn, has won 13 and scored 62 goals. There have been 12 draws between Defensor Sporting and River Plate. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 64% of games and 52% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.88 goals per game.