Internacional FC vs River Plate FC Prediction: River Plate will seal off their qualification

The forthcoming second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 will showcase a thrilling match between Internacional and River Plate at the Estadio Beira Rio Stadium. In their initial meeting, River Plate emerged victorious with a score of 2-1, and now the visiting team aims to solidify their lead in the second leg, aiming to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Presented below are some meticulously crafted tips for your consideration.

Internacional

Form: DLDDL

In the initial leg of their encounter, Internacional suffered a defeat despite initially taking the lead on the scoresheet. River Plate managed to level the game and secure a victory. In their most recent league match against Corinthians, Internacional settled for a 2-2 draw, underscoring their ongoing struggles. Their past 5 league games have not seen them secure a victory, with 2 losses and 3 draws comprising their recent record. This string of unfavorable results presents a considerable challenge for them within the domestic league, demanding a need to regroup and enhance their performance as they strive to progress to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

River Plate FC

Form: WDWDW

River Plate showcased an impressive display in the initial leg of their matchup, overturning a deficit to emerge victorious against Internacional. The match concluded with a 2-1 win in favor of River Plate, and they aim to duplicate this achievement in the upcoming Wednesday clash. Their confidence receives a substantial boost from a recent triumph over Racing Club, underscoring their resilience and skillfulness on the field.

Head-To-Head Statistics

Both teams met in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores in 2019 and both legs ended in a 2-2 draw.

Expert Betting Tips

The host team finds themselves in a challenging situation, having struggled to clinch a victory in their previous 5 league matches and currently occupying the 12th spot in the league standings. Conversely, River Plate is showcasing remarkable form, occupying the top position in the league table. Consequently, our prediction leans heavily towards a victory for River Plate and their qualification in this showdown.

Another captivating forecast revolves around River Plate netting a minimum of 2 goals. While Internacional is not likely to back down easily, we anticipate them also finding the back of the net in this clash.