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 21:30 on Thursday 21 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 -102 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 -102. 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

Libertad Asian Hcp +1.5 @ -102 Bet Now

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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 +750 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Facundo Colidio Under 1.5 Shots On Target -137

Facundo Colidio (River) can be backed at -137 to fail to cover the shots on goal total. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Facundo Colidio Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-100

First

+260

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-143

Shots

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-

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Sebastián Driussi to Score +143

Sebastián Driussi (River) has racked up five goals in his past eight matches on home soil. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +143.

Latest Sebastián Driussi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+125

First

+320

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-192

Shots

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-

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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 -333 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 +950.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then River are -118 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Libertad are +700 and the draw is priced at +145.

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 -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

-333

X

+425

2

+950

Half-Time Result

1

-118

X

+145

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-556

X2

+240

Draw No Bet

1

-1250

2

+525

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-102

2 Hcp +1.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+143

No

-200

Facundo Colidio Favourite to Score the First Goal

Facundo Colidio is the First Goalscorer favourite at +260 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at -100.

Facundo Colidio (River)

First

-100

Anytime

+260

Sebastián Driussi (River)

First

+125

Anytime

+320

Maximiliano Salas (River)

First

+155

Anytime

+360

Miguel Borja (River)

First

+163

Anytime

+380

Juan Quintero (River)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Pity Martínez (River)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Santiago Simón (River)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Manuel Lanzini (River)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Maximiliano Meza (River)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Matias Galarza Fonda (River)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Ignacio Fernández (River)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Enzo Pérez (River)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Gustavo Aguilar (Libertad)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Oscar Cardozo (Libertad)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Lorenzo Melgarejo (Libertad)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Lucas Martínez (River)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Marcelo Fernandez (Libertad)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Matias Kranevitter (River)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Gonzalo Montiel (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Paulo Díaz (River)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Roque Santa Cruz (Libertad)

First

+950

Anytime

+1800

Alexis Fretes (Libertad)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Iván Franco (Libertad)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Villalba (Libertad)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Juan Quintero (River)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

+105

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-120

Facundo Colidio (River)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-143

Pity Martínez (River)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-172

Sebastián Driussi (River)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-192

Gustavo Aguilar (Libertad)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-192

Miguel Borja (River)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-200

Oscar Cardozo (Libertad)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Lorenzo Melgarejo (Libertad)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-233

Maximiliano Salas (River)

Over 1.5

+170

Under 1.5

-263

Santiago Simón (River)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-263

Manuel Lanzini (River)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-263

Matias Galarza Fonda (River)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-263

Maximiliano Meza (River)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Roque Santa Cruz (Libertad)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-278

Ignacio Fernández (River)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-294

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-303

Iván Franco (Libertad)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-370

Rodrigo Villalba (Libertad)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-400

Enzo Pérez (River)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-417

Marcelo Fernandez (Libertad)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-476

Gonzalo Montiel (River)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

Lucas Martínez (River)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

Alexis Fretes (Libertad)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-526

Paulo Díaz (River)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-526

Matias Kranevitter (River)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-625

Facundo Colidio (River)

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-

Miguel Borja (River)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-

Sebastián Driussi (River)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-

Maximiliano Salas (River)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

-

Juan Quintero (River)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Ignacio Fernández (River)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Lorenzo Melgarejo (Libertad)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Oscar Cardozo (Libertad)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Gustavo Aguilar (Libertad)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Matias Galarza Fonda (River)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Maximiliano Meza (River)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Pity Martínez (River)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Gonzalo Montiel (River)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Alexis Fretes (Libertad)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Iván Franco (Libertad)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Roque Santa Cruz (Libertad)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Paulo Díaz (River)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Enzo Pérez (River)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

Matias Kranevitter (River)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Marcelo Fernandez (Libertad)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Martínez (River)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Kevin Duvan Castaño (River)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Manuel Lanzini (River)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Rodrigo Villalba (Libertad)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

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.