River Plate vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Sep 2025

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: River Plate vs Palmeiras

Argentine Primera División team River Plate host Brazilian Série A outfit Palmeiras in the first leg of this Copa Libertadores quarter-final tie, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Thursday 18 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Can Palmeiras Keep the Scores Close?

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Palmeiras +0.25 at 1.71 against River Plate. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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2-0 Win for River in Last Head-to-Head

River Plate won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was away from home against Estudiantes de La Plata in the Primera División. Los Millonarios managed four shots on target and recorded 45% possession, with Giuliano Galoppo and Ignacio Fernandez each scoring one goal.

Palmeiras claimed a home win in their previous game. A 4-1 Série A victory occurred against Internacional. Abel Ferreira's men had eight shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, with Vitor Roque firing a hat-trick and Lucas Evangelista also on the scoresheet.

In the round of 16, River beat Paraguayan Primera División side Libertad on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate draw, while Palmeiras eased past Peruvian Liga 1 outfit Universitario 4-0 on aggregate.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In their last head-to-head meeting, River beat Palmeiras 2-0 away in the second leg of the 2020 Copa Libertadores semi-finals. Even so, Palmeiras held on for a 3-2 aggregate victory to reach the final.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	River Plate	6	3	3	0	13	7	6	13:7	12
1	Palmeiras	6	6	0	0	17	4	13	17:4	18

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6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. River have had 61.8% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 6.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Giuliano Galoppo has found the net 4 times, Santiago Lencina 3, with Ignacio Fernandez and two other players on 2. Facundo Colidio has made the most assists with 3.

Palmeiras have 7 victories and 3 draws, with an average of 5.2 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 2.0 goals. Abel Ferreira's side average 54.7% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 3.1 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 7.9 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Vitor Roque has landed 6 goals, Jose Lopez 4, with Lucas Evangelista and two others scoring 2. Vitor Roque and Mauricio are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

River Plate confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Franco Armani (GK), Paulo Diaz, Juan Carlos Portillo, Lautaro Rivero, Gonzalo Montiel, Ignacio Fernandez, Enzo Perez, Kevin Castano, Marcos Acuna, Maximiliano Salas, Sebastian Driussi.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton (GK), Khellven, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Joaquin Piquerez, Lucas Evangelista, Anibal Moreno, Andreas Pereira, Jose Lopez, Felipe Anderson, Vitor Roque.

River Plate vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into River Plate vs Palmeiras with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

When Palmeiras kick off this Copa Libertadores match, we will wager them at 1.71 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

The first port of call is to check out the injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key River Plate vs Palmeiras Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Palmeiras in 12 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Palmeiras in 18 of their last 20 games.

Palmeiras +0.25 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 58.5% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. 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 0 - 1 Palmeiras

You can secure odds of 6.50 that Palmeiras are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

River Plate vs Palmeiras 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.

Betting Sites Predicting a Tight Affair

If you’re looking to wager Palmeiras to secure victory in the Copa Libertadores, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at 3.70. River Plate are on offer at betting odds of 2.48 and the draw is 2.63.

You can back River at 1.57 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Palmeiras are 2.28 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. A different slant is having a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at 1.46.

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Maximiliano Salas Favourite to Find the Net First

There’s the chance to back Maximiliano Salas at 5.80 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

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

River Plate Stats

Palmeiras Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 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 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 61.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 64.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

River Plate vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on River vs Palmeiras, check the team news first. Get the predicted and confirmed Copa Libertadores lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.