Stadium: Estadio Monumental Banco
Arena: (Guayaquil, Ecuador).
09.05.2025 03:30
Barcelona SC vs River Plate: Prediction and odds on the Match on 09 May 2025
Prediction for round 4 of the Copa Libertadores match, which will take place on May 9th between Barcelona SC and River Plate. This is the second ever meeting between the teams, and it might interest you to know that both teams took a share of the spoils in the first leg, which ended in a goalless draw. Group B appears to be one of the toughest groups, as we can see from the point margin, and I believe this game will be a very tough one. River Plate currently tops the league, but for how long? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Barcelona SC: form and statistics
Barcelona SC (3rd)
It has been an amazing month for Barcelona SC, with three consecutive league victories in their last three league games. The most recent was a 2-1 victory over Vinotinto Fitbit Club in a game in which Cortez scored a brace. The game before that, Barcelona SC also secured a narrow 0-1 win, and it was Trindade who got the only goal of the game in the 77th minute. This incredible form has put Barcelona SC at the top of the Ecuadorian Serie A with only two losses and 8 wins from the ten games played so far. They enter this game rejuvenated and well motivated, with two consecutive league victories on their shoulders.
In the Copa Libertadores, they’ve had a fair performance as they are third placed in group B with only a single point behind group B leaders River Plate and level on points with second place Del Valle. A victory here could potentially catapult Barcelona to the top of Group B. Their first game was against Dem Valle, and it was Carrabali’s 5-minute strike that gave them the all-important victory. Their second game in group B was against River Plate, and they both settled for a draw as neither could find the net, although Sebastian lost a penalty for River Plate, which goalkeeper Contreras saved. They lost their third group game at home against Universitario by a narrow 0-2 defeat. They were rather unlucky in that game as they dominated the game but were not clinical in goal.
Barcelona SC: Lineup
This game is very important for Segundo Castillo and his boys, and I believe he’ll go all out in attack with Cortez leading the attack alongside Rivero and Carabali on the defense line. Having defenders that can score goals like Carabali is a blessing.
🔖 confirmed lineup ( 4-1-3-2):
Contreras — Carabali, Arreaga, Vallecilla, Pineida, — Trindade— Castillo, Souza de Almeida, Corozo, — Cortez, Rivero
👤 Head Coach: Segundo Castillo
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River Plate: form and statistics
River Plate (1st)
As usual, River Plate is consistent this season, with 31 points from 16 games played with 8 wins, 7 draws, and a single loss, and the remaining in 4th place. River Plate has won their last three league games with a total of over 2.5 goals scored in those games. River Plate eased past Velez Sarsfield in their last league game with a 4-1 scoreline.
In the Copa Libertadores, River Plate has maintained a positive outlook with no losses from the 3 games played. Their first game in the Libertadores was against Universitario, with Diaz finding the net in the 17th minute. Their second game against Barcelona ended in a goalless draw, with Sebastian Driussi failing to convert a penalty from the spot. Their third game against Del Valle was a very tough one, which ended in a 2-2 draw. River Plate is just a single point above second and third place, Del Valle and Barcelona, and this game is very crucial to their Copa Libertadores journey.
River Plate: Probable Lineup
It is expected that River Plate will set out in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation that is well balanced between defense and attack. Borja is a force to be reckoned with, coming from the bench to score the last goal of the game in their 4-1 victory over Velez Sarsfield.
� River Plate starting lineup (4-4-2 Diamond)
Armani – Montiel, Martinez Quarta, Pezzella, Acuna – Pérez, Castano, Simon, Mastantuono – Driussi, Colidio
� Head coach: Marcelo Gallardo
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Barcelona SC vs River Plate: head to head statistics
The first leg was the first time both teams met, and it ended in a goalless draw. River Plate appears like the favorite for the victory, but we can be sure of a tough encounter.
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Barcelona SC vs River Plate: Betting Tips & Odds
- Their first leg encounter ended in a draw, and the option for a draw again is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 3.40;
- The odds for River Plate to win are pegged at 1.86 odds, and the option is available on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.96;
- River Plate is unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions, we can bank on a win or draw for them with a total of under 3.5 goals, and this option is available on the 1xBet bookmaker for 1.57 odds;
Barcelona SC vs River Plate match prediction 09 May 2025
This game is a decider for who gets to lead Group B, as there’s a very small point margin between the first, to third place in Group B. However, it is important to note that River Plate stands tall and is the favorite to win this game. Take a look at their first leg, for example, River Plate dominated the game by a 70% possession, and they even created big chances and had shots on target, but they were not clinical enough in goal. In similar fashion, I believe River Plate will maintain their unbeaten record and escape with a win or a draw here.
Our match prediction is a win or a draw for the visitors and a total of over 1.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.74 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match is for the away team to win for a coefficient of 1.96 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly, a total of under 9.5 corners for 1.66 odds in the 1xBet bookmaker.
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