River Plate vs Club Libertad Prediction: Goalless in the first leg

River Plate vs Club Libertad: Prediction and odds on the Match on 22 August 2025

River Plate welcomes Club Libertad to the Estadio Monumental for the decisive second leg of their Copa Libertadores 2025 Round of 16 clash, knowing this is the moment they have to get it right. The first leg ended in a frustrating goalless draw, despite River’s relentless push for a breakthrough. Over and over again, Libertad’s veteran goalkeeper Martín Silva stood tall, denying everything thrown his way, which eventually won him the man-of-the-match title.

Coming into this match, River Plate carries momentum after a thrilling 4-2 victory over Godoy Cruz in the Argentine league. Libertad, meanwhile, have found themselves stuck, recording three straight draws across all competitions.

Now, the question is: will this be a shot at redemption for Libertad, or will River Plate once again prove too strong and vanquish Libertad for the third time? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

River Plate: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: WDDWD

As expected, River Plate is consistent this season. They are in red-hot form and unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions, with four wins and three draws. They lead the Argentinian division with 3 wins, 2 draws, and no losses from the newly commenced league. Interestingly, Los Millonarios have conceded only three goals in the league, with 11 goals to the good. Godoy Cruz was a strong opponent in their last league game, but River Plate stood tall and victorious with a 4-2 victory. Galoppo scored a brace in that game.

In the Copa Libertadores, Los Millonarios finished strong with an unbeaten record throughout the group stage. They won 3 games and drew three from the six games played, scoring the most goals in Group B (13) and conceding 7. The first leg against Libertad ended in a frustrating goalless draw, despite River’s relentless push for a breakthrough. Over and over again, Libertad’s veteran goalkeeper Martín Silva stood tall, denying everything thrown his way, which eventually won him the man-of-the-match title. Los Millonarios will now aim to finish this off in the return leg and secure their qualification to the quarterfinals. 

River Plate: Lineup

It is expected that River Plate will set out in a 4-3-3 Diamond formation that is well balanced between defense and attack. Coach Marcelo Gallardo is without Germán Pezzella due to injury; his replacement, Maxi Salas, is also out injured until late August. A major problem for Marcelo Gallardo is his long list of injured players, but we believe he will manage the team in the best possible way. 

Player to watch out for: Facundo Colidio 

2000-born forward Facundo Colidio is the team's current top scorer in the league with three goals to his name. He also has a 2-goal tally in the Copa Libertadores, only one short of Sebastian Driussi. 

🔖River Plate starting lineup (4-3-3)

Armani – Montiel, Boselli, Paulo Diaz, Acuna – Matias Galarza, Enzo Perez, Castano, – Miguel Borja, Colidio, Santiago Lencina

⛔️Out: Agustin Ruberto, German Pezzella, Max Meza, Max Salas (injured)

👤Head Coach: Marcelo Gallardo

Club Libertad: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: DDDWW

Libertad has been solid, remaining unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions, with three wins and 3 draws. They are currently 6th placed in the Paraguay Division de Honor Clausura, with 3 wins, 3 draws, and two losses from the 8 league games played. The league is still fresh, and their performance has been above average. Their recent goalless draw against Olimpia made it three draws in a row for Club Libertad.

In the Copa Libertadores, they finished as runners-up in Group H with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 6 goals and conceding 5, and earning a total of 9 points from a possible 18. Club Libertad was saved by their goalkeeper, Martín Silva, who stood tall in the first leg goalless draw against River Plate. Their away form is decent, with no loss in their last 6 road games across all competitions. Will they stand their ground against one of the finest teams in South America?

Club Libertad: Probable Lineup

Coach Sergio Aquino is very lucky as he faces no major injury concerns, but shotstopper Rodrigo Morinigo is doubtful after being subbed off in their 1-1 draw over the weekend. Martin Silva took over that position excellently, with an amazing performance in the first leg against River Plate, earning him the man-of-the-match title. Gustavo Aguilar will take his rightful position up front, and Ivan Franco will support him from the midfield. 

Player to watch out for: Ivan Franco 

25-year-old Ivan Franco is the team's current top scorer with a total of 3 goals in the league. He is currently valued at 2.1M Euros, and his creativity on the ball is very valuable to the team. 

🔖Club Libertad starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martin Silva – Rojas, Diego Viera, Nestor Gimenez, Ramirez– Lucas Sanabria, Alvaro Campuzano, – Gustavo Aquilar, Ivan Franco, Hugo Fernandez– Lorenzo Melgrarejo

👤Head Coach: Sergio Aquino

River Plate vs Club Libertad: head to head statistics

River Plate has won four encounters between the teams, with their most recent encounter ending in a draw. With the look of things, I believe they will not lose this encounter. 

River Plate vs Club Libertad: Betting Tips & Odds

• River Plate has won all four encounters between the teams, and the option for River Plate to win is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.93;
• Club Libertad is without a clean sheet in their last four meetings, and the option for River Plate to score in this game is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.27;
• Some experts believe that Club Libertad will win because of their home advantage, and this option is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 4.10 odds;

River Plate vs Club Libertad match prediction 22 August 2025

This clash has all the makings of a home victory. River Plate has never lost to Club Libertad, a record that fuels their confidence but also gives Libertad every reason to fight harder and finally break the streak. Expect both sides to come out fully, just as they did in the first leg, which should open the waves for goals from both teams.

Our first prediction is that River Plate will either win or at least secure a draw. Given their attacking mindset, we also expect a high number of corners as River pushes forward. Finally, with the intensity both teams bring, goals from both teams feel very likely

Our match prediction is the second half most scoring half for a coefficient of 2.05 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is a total of under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.96 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, a total of over 8.5 corners for 1.71 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.