Libertad vs River Plate Prediction: Can River Plate win and secure their spot on the next stage?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Libertad will face River Plate at Stadium Defensores del Chaco in Asuncion. The home side head here after a big win (3-0) against Deportivo Tachira. The visitors arrive here also after a win (2-0), against Nacional.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Libertad (WDWWW)

The Caracas team arrives at this game after a heavy 5-0 defeat against Penarol. It was a one-way game, with the Penarol team dominating at every moment of the game. The Caracas team started the match very poorly, trailing 4-0 at half-time. The team experienced many defensive difficulties at all times of the game. In the 2nd half, the Penarol team would increase to 5-0 and the Caracas team would be reduced to 10 players shortly afterward, which complicated things even more. It was a night to forget for the Caracas team, who now need to win the next match to still be able to fight for at least 3rd place in the table. With this result, the Caracas team is in 4th place in the table, with 0 points. In the 2 previous games, the team recorded 2 defeats, having a record of just 1 goal scored and 9 conceded (the worst in the competition). In case of defeat, the team will be unable to continue in the competition.

Rosario (DLLWL)

The Libertad team comes to this game after a 3-0 victory against Dep. Tachira. The 1st half was mostly dominated by the Libertad team, which managed possession and created plenty of scoring opportunities. The team would eventually reach the goal in the 32nd minute and extend the lead in the 39th minute. In the 2nd half, the game would be more balanced, but the best opportunities would still come from the Libertad team, which would reach 3-0 in the 78th minute. With this result, the Libertad team is in 3rd place in the table, with 3 points. In the 2 previous games, the team recorded 1 victory and 1 defeat, having a record of 3 goals scored and 2 conceded. In case of victory, the team almost guarantees qualification for the next stage.

Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between both teams River Plate has won 3, Libertad 1, and they drew another. Despite playing away, River Plate are still favorites but it is not expected to be an easy match for them. Goals are to be expected from both teams.