Atenas vs River Plate

Atenas host River Plate in a Segunda División fixture with real stakes for both. Atenas are chasing a promotion playoff spot, while River Plate — relegated from the top flight — sit further back and need points to keep pace. A home win would boost Atenas' push toward the top positions. Atenas arrive in solid form, having fought back from two goals down to beat Paysandú 3-2 — Nicolás Suárez scored twice and Matías Núñez struck the stoppage-time winner — before adding a win over Tacuarembó, a draw with Miramar and a narrow away win over Oriental. River Plate have been shakier after a difficult opening stretch, though a win over Rentistas, with goals from Facundo Pérez and Inti López, showed encouraging signs. The teams already met this season: Atenas won 2-0 away back in May. Our prediction: 2-1