Tigre the Safer Handicap Pick at Home
Tigre will seek to exploit River Plate's three-match losing start, but their own attacking shortcomings make a draw plausible. Tigre with the handicap is considered the safer option.
By 7MTHScore StaffTeam news
Tigre have no new injuries or suspensions.
River Plate are dealing with a lengthy injury list.
Tigre: Suspended: None. Doubtful: None. Injured/unavailable: Bruno Leyes (shoulder), Roman Arias (knee).
River Plate: Suspended: None. Doubtful: None. Injured/unavailable: Marcos Acuña (muscle), Dios (muscle), Ruberto (knee), Juan Portillo (knee), Tobias Ramirez (knee), Alabali (ankle).
Tigre were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Belgrano last time out, with Alfio Oviedo missing a penalty shortly before full-time that could have secured all three points. Tigre have collected four points from three Group B matches and will hope to produce another steady home performance against an out-of-form River Plate side.
River Plate have made a dreadful start to the season. They lost 1-0 at home to Rosario Central in their latest match, leaving them bottom of Group B after losing all three opening fixtures. Their extensive injury list has significantly weakened the team, and they will be determined to avoid defeat and halt their decline.
Tigre will look to capitalise on River Plate's poor form at home, although their lack of attacking efficiency could limit their chances of winning. River Plate still possess players with strong individual ability and are likely to tighten up defensively in an effort to end their losing run, making a draw a realistic outcome. Tigre with the handicap appears the safer selection.
Head-to-head
Across the teams' last nine competitive meetings, each side has recorded three wins, three draws and three defeats.