River Plate vs Club Atletico Penarol Prediction: River Plate has Lost its Last Three Home Matches in Sudamericana

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa Sudamericana Qualification Final, River Plate will take on Club Atletico Penarol at the Estadio Domingo Burgueño Miguel. The two teams have stood among the most consistent teams in the Primera league. Rivalry between River Plate and Club Atletico Penarol is followed all around the globe, and the upcoming fixture is also likely to catch the attention of avid football followers. The last time these two teams played against each other was in October 2022 and the match ended in a draw (1-1). Like always, the upcoming matchup is likely to produce competitive results and a winner.

Going in the matchup, River Plate is coming off a hard-fought draw against Boston River (0-0) and a win previously against Cerro (3-2). For River Plate, Gonzalo Castro, Hernan Rivero, and Matias Alfonso have been able to make an impact so far. The upcoming matchup will be testing the quality of these players and also the fate of River, as the home side has three consecutive defeats in Copa Sudamericana home games. River Plate has scored 6 goals in its last 5 matches, averaging about 1.2 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, the conceding average is just 0.50 goals. Secondly, River Plate averages 1.45 goals against Club Atletico Penarol in the head-to-head encounters. So far in the season, River Plate has produced substantial results and is likely to continue with the same spirit and consistency.

• Hernan Rivero
• Jonathan dos Santos

With three back-to-back wins this Primera season, Penarol will be over the moon. Coming off a win against Maldonado (2-1) and previously a draw against Defensor Sporting (2-2), Penarol is among the goals. In the last home outing, Carlos Sanchez and Matias Arezo scored goals. With 11 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Penarol averages 2.1 goals per game, which is quite healthy compared to River Plate’s average this season. Penarol also leads the head-to-head win count against River and is striking at an average of 1.73 goals per game. Penarol will look to take the momentum forward and expect its forwards to score against River.

• Matias Arezo
• Hernan Menosse

In the upcoming matchup, the head-to-head battle will be between Hernan Rivero and Matias Arezo. The two have demonstrated great individual performances for their teams in the ongoing Primera season. Hence, I am expecting a competitive matchup between the two, and both of them to score at least a goal. I am predicting a win for Penarol by a margin of a goal. Therefore, the final scoreline is expected to be 1-2.

• CA Penarol to Win for 1.95
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.11
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.87