Stadium: Estadio mas Monumental
Arena: (Buenos Aires, Argentina).
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River Plate vs Del Valle: Prediction and odds on the Match on 16 May 2025
Prediction for the 5th round of the Copa Libertadores match, which will occur on May 16th between River Plate and Del Valle. River Plate sits pretty at the top of Group B as the group intensifies and only requires a win to seal their qualification to the knockout round. Del Valle also needs that win as it’s only a single point margin between them and the teams in third and fourth place. We are ready for how it’ll all unfold. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!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 they stand strong in 4th place in the Argentinian league. River Plate has won their last three league games with a total of over 2.5 goals scored in those games ,and the most important part is they’ve remained unbeaten across all competitions in their last 14 games.
In the Copa Libertadores, River Plate has maintained a positive outlook with no losses from the 4 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. However, they defeated Barcelona SC by a 2-3 scoreline in their last league game to maintain their lead at the top of Group B. River Plate is just 3 points above second, Del Valle, and this game is very crucial to their Copa Libertadores journey.
River Plate: 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 (4-3-3 Diamond)
Armani – Montiel, Martinez Quarta, Diaz, Acuna – Pérez, Fernandez, Castano, – Driussi, Colidio, Mastantuono
� Head coach: Marcelo Gallardo
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Independiente Del Valle: form and statistics
Independiente Del Valle (2nd)
The black-and-blues have been incredible in their last 9 games across all competitions with just a defeat, 2 draws, and six wins. In the Ecuadorian league, they are just a single point behind current league leaders Barcelona SC, with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses from the 13 league games played. Their last league game was against Tecnico, and they emerged victorious by a 1-2 scoreline, with Spinelli and Pata finding the net.
In the Copa Libertadores, the Black-and-blues have won a game, with 2 draws and a loss from the four games played. Their first Group B game was against Barcelona, and it ended in a 1-0 defeat. Their second group game was against Universitario, and they managed to win by a 1-0 scoreline with Alcivar scoring the only goal of the game in the 82nd minute. Their third group game against River Plate was the toughest, but they showed strength as they held River Plate to a 2-2 draw. Their fourth and most recent Group B game against Universitario ended in a 1-1 draw. This game is very important for the Black-and-blues, and they must make the most of it.
Independiente Del Valle: Probable Lineup
Javier Rabanal will most likely field the same set of players that played Universitario to a 1-1 draw. Claudio Spinelli, who has found the net in their last two Copa Libertadores game, will be available.
� Independiente Del Valle starting lineup (4-1-4-1)
Villar – Santamaria, Zarate, Carabajal, Loor – Alcivar, — Ibarra, Cazares, Mercado, Rodriguez – Spinelli
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River Plate vs Independiente Del Valle: head to head statistics
Their last 3 meetings produced a win for both teams and a draw. Both teams need the victory more than anything else, and we can envisage a similar result to the first leg, where they both scored two goals each.
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River Plate vs Independiente Del Valle: Betting Tips & Odds
- No losses for River Plate in their last 14 games across all competitions, and the option for River Plate to win this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.36;
- More than 2.5 goals in River Plate’s last 6 games, and this option is available on the Betway bookmaker website at 2.05 odds;
- Some experts believe that Del Valle will get the win, and this option is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 9.5 odds;
River Plate vs Independiente Del Valle match prediction 16 May 2025
Both teams need the win in this game; a win for River Plate solidifies their qualification to the next round, while a win for Del Valle also increases their chances of making it through. Both teams will go all out for the win. River Plate is unbeaten in their last 14 games, and it’s going to take more than just determination for Del Valle to change that. River Plate is also a high-scoring team, as there have been more than 2.5 goals in their last 6 meetings, and we can expect the same here on Friday.
Our match prediction is a goal in both halves for a coefficient of 1.83 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match is a win or draw for River Plate and a total of over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.16 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly, A total of over 2.5 goals for 2.04 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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