Round of 16
River Plate FC vs Internacional
Stadium: Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
02.08.2023,03:00
In the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, River Plate will square off against Internacional at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti. Internacional was top of their group while River Plate came second in the group, we should experience an exciting encounter. We are excited to see how things unfold in the coming days. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.
River Plate
Form: WDWDW
Having secured the second position in their Copa Libertadores group, River Plate is now set to face Internacional in the last 16 as they continue their quest for the Copa Libertadores title. Their confidence is boosted by a recent season finale victory over Racing Club, which serves as a testament to their determination and prowess.
In their domestic league, River Plate is displaying a dominant performance, remaining unbeaten in their last 5 games with 3 victories and 2 draws. Additionally, their impressive run has propelled them to the top of the league table, making them a formidable force to reckon with in both continental and national competitions.
Internacional
Form: LDDLD
Internacional achieved the top position in their Copa Libertadores group, but their current form in the league is concerning. In their most recent league game against Cuiaba, they suffered a 1-2 defeat, highlighting their struggles. Over their last 5 league games, Internacional has been unable to secure a victory, with 2 losses and 3 draws in their statistics. This poor run of form is posing a challenge for them in the domestic league, and they will need to regroup and improve their performance as they continue their Copa Libertadores campaign.
Head-To-Head Statistics
Both teams met in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores in 2019 and both legs ended in a 2-2 draw.
Expert Betting Tips
The visiting team is currently in a poor state, having failed to secure a win in their last 5 league games and currently positioned 12th in the league table. On the contrary, River Plate is displaying outstanding form, leading the league table. As a result, our prediction strongly favors a win for River Plate in this matchup.
Another intriguing prediction is in favor of River Plate scoring at least 2 goals. Playing at home and being in excellent form, they are likely to capitalize on these advantages. Hence, we anticipate a total of over 1.5 goals for the hosts, with the odds set at 1.80.