River Plate vs Libertad Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2025

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: River Plate vs Libertad

Argentine Primera División side River Plate host Paraguayan Primera División team Libertad in the second leg of this Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Friday 22 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Can Libertad Avoid a Heavy Defeat?

Libertad +1.5 could be the real deal when it comes to the Asian Handicap. We’re able to back them at odds of 1.98 knowing that a one-goal defeat against River Plate would still see us land a payout from this wager.

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Last H2H Battle Saw No Goals Scored

River Plate landed a 4-2 win last time out, beating Godoy Cruz at home in the Argentine Primera División. The Buenos Aires outfit had most of the ball boasting 63% possession and nine shots on target, with Sebastian Driussi and Giuliano Galoppo scoring two goals each.

Libertad drew away from home in their previous game. A 0-0 Paraguayan Primera División scoreline was played out against Olimpia.

Head-to-Head Statistics

River are unbeaten in the past three games against Libertad, with the first leg ending in a 0-0 draw. River dominated possession with 68% of the ball and won the shots on target 7-2.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	River Plate	6	3	3	0	13	7	6	13:7	12
2	Libertad	6	2	3	1	6	5	1	6:5	9

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Confirmed Lineups

River Plate confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Franco Armani (GK), Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Paulo Diaz, Marcos Acuna, Enzo Perez, Giuliano Galoppo, Juan Quintero, Ignacio Fernandez, Facundo Colidio, Sebastian Driussi.

Libertad confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Martin Silva (GK), Ivan Ramirez, Robert Rojas, Diego Viera, Nestor Gimenez, Alvaro Campuzano, Lucas Sanabria, Ivan Franco, Gustavo Aguilar, Hugo Fernandez, Lorenzo Melgarejo.

River Plate vs Libertad Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key River Plate vs Libertad betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Libertad look capable of punching above their weight and we’ll back the underdogs +1.5 at a price of 1.98. The bet appeals for this Copa Libertadores encounter and there’s a nice potential payout.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Copa Libertadores team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key River Plate vs Libertad Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Libertad in 19 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by River in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by River in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by River in 2 of their last 3 games against Libertad.

Libertad +1.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

River 2 - 1 Libertad

We’re betting on River to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of 8.50 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

River Plate vs Libertad Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Taking No Chances With River

The latest betting odds suggest that River Plate are convincing 1.30 favourites to claim a victory and that means a 77% probability of coming out on top in this Copa Libertadores encounter. Libertad are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at 10.50.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then River are 1.85 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Libertad are 8.00 and the draw is priced at 2.45.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at 1.50.

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Facundo Colidio Favourite to Score the First Goal

Facundo Colidio is the First Goalscorer favourite at 3.60 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at 2.00.

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

River Plate Stats

Libertad Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

River Plate vs Libertad Lineups & Team News

Check the River vs Libertad team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Copa Libertadores, along with current injury news.