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 20:30 on Thursday 21 August 2025. 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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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 Watch Live Bet Now

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Published 02:37, 20 August 2025

Correct Score Prediction

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2 - 1 Libertad logo

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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.

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Player Prop Picks

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.

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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.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Libertad +1.5 -102

Total Goals Over 2.5 -137

Anytime Goalscorer Sebastián Driussi +143

Take a same-game multi that incorporates Libertad to cover the +1.5 Asian Handicap, Over 2.5 combined with Sebastián Driussi (River) to find the net at any time.

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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 -370 favourites to claim a victory and that means a 79% 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 +1050.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then River are -130 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Libertad are +750 and the draw is priced at +155.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -185.

When it comes to every Copa Libertadores game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Facundo Colidio Favourite to Score the First Goal

Facundo Colidio is the First Goalscorer favourite at +290 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +114.

Player Goals

Facundo Colidio (River)

Maximiliano Salas (River)

Miguel Borja (River)

Sebastián Driussi (River)

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Player Shots On Target

Juan Quintero (River)

Giuliano Galoppo (River)

Facundo Colidio (River)

Pity Martínez (River)

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Player Shots

Facundo Colidio (River)

Miguel Borja (River)

Sebastián Driussi (River)

Maximiliano Salas (River)

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Team Stats

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

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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

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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.