Santa Fe vs River Plate Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2026
Santa Fe vs River Plate Predictions
We’ll split our stake by backing Santa Fe +0.25 at odds of -127 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against River Plate.
Check out the complete Santa Fe vs River Plate betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Colombian Categoría Primera A team Santa Fe host Argentine Primera División club River Plate in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana round of 16 tie, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 12 August.
Santa Fe secured a Primera A home success in their last game, defeating Boyacá Chicó 2-0.
River Plate lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 Primera División defeat against Tigre. Los Millonarios dominated possession with 68% of the ball but had just one shot on goal.
In their most recent Copa Sudamericana engagements, Santa Fe secured a 3-0 away victory against Caracas, while there was a 3-0 River win at home to Blooming.
| Copa Sudamericana | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  River Plate |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 9:3 | 14 |
Main Match Prediction
Santa Fe +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -127. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this Copa Sudamericana clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.
We’re always monitoring the Copa Sudamericana team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re betting on Santa Fe to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Player Prop Picks
Franco Fagúndez (Santa Fe) can be wagered to register one or more shots on goal at -100. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.
Omar Fernandez (Santa Fe) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +280. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our bet builder, try Santa Fe with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, less than three goals to be registered accompanied by Franco Fagúndez (Santa Fe) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Santa Fe vs River Plate Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
If you want to back Santa Fe to win this Copa Sudamericana clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +215 on the 1x2 market. River Plate are available at betting odds of +135 and the draw is +205.
River and Santa Fe can be backed at -164 and +112 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -114 and No at -120.
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Favourite Hugo Rodallega is +430 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Latest Copa Sudamericana and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Santa Fe Stats
River Plate Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 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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Santa Fe vs River Plate Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Santa Fe vs River without reviewing the latest team news. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Copa Sudamericana and the newest injury information.
Previous Santa Fe Lineups
Previous River Plate Lineups
Santa Fe Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pablo Repetto
River Plate Player Stats & Squad
Copa Sudamericana Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSD Macara | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Tigre | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 3 | América de Cali | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Alianza Atlético | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2:9 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético MG | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 2 | Cienciano | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 8 |
| 3 | Juventud de las Piedras | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 7 |
| 4 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:9 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | São Paulo | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6:1 | 12 |
| 2 | O'Higgins | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 3 | Millonarios | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 4 | Boston River | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recoleta | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6:5 | 8 |
| 2 | Santos | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 3 | San Lorenzo | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 4 | Deportivo Cuenca | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3:7 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botafogo | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15:5 | 16 |
| 2 | Caracas | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:9 | 9 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:9 | 8 |
| 4 | Independiente Petrolero | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3:15 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montevideo City Torque | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 13 |
| 2 | Grêmio | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Deportivo Riestra | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4:10 | 5 |
| 4 | Palestino | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1:6 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olimpia | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:6 | 13 |
| 2 | Vasco da Gama | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:6 | 10 |
| 3 | Audax Italiano | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 4 | Barracas Central | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2:8 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Plate | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9:3 | 14 |
| 2 | Bragantino | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 3 | Carabobo FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Blooming | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:17 | 1 |
Categoria Primera A Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético Nacional | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 35:15 | 40 |
| 2 | Junior | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 31:24 | 35 |
| 3 | Deportivo Pasto | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 29:25 | 34 |
| 4 | América de Cali | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 25:15 | 33 |
| 5 | Once Caldas | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 31:22 | 33 |
| 6 | Tolima | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 27:17 | 31 |
| 7 | Santa Fe | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 29:22 | 29 |
| 8 | Inter Bogotá | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 26:26 | 28 |
| 9 | Deportivo Cali | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20:16 | 27 |
| 10 | Millonarios | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 31:23 | 26 |
| 11 | DIM | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26:24 | 26 |
| 12 | Águilas Doradas | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 20:25 | 26 |
| 13 | Bucaramanga | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26:20 | 23 |
| 14 | Llaneros | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 17:20 | 22 |
| 15 | Fortaleza | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22:27 | 22 |
| 16 | Jaguares | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 20:33 | 18 |
| 17 | Alianza | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13:27 | 17 |
| 18 | Boyacá Chicó | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 15:32 | 17 |
| 19 | Cucuta | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22:35 | 16 |
| 20 | Dep. Pereira | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15:32 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América de Cali | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:0 | 12 |
| 2 | DIM | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Tolima | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 4 | Bucaramanga | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 5 | Llaneros | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Deportivo Cali | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 7 | Águilas Doradas | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Millonarios | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 9 | Once Caldas | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 5 |
| 10 | Fortaleza | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 11 | Santa Fe | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 12 | Atlético Nacional | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 13 | Inter Bogotá | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 14 | Dep. Pereira | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Alianza | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 1 |
| 16 | Cucuta | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:8 | 1 |
| 17 | Jaguares | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:7 | 1 |
| 18 | Junior | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Deportivo Pasto | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:9 | 0 |
| 20 | Boyacá Chicó | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:9 | 0 |
Primera División Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29:15 | 34 |
| 2 | Estudiantes | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19:7 | 31 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22:9 | 30 |
| 4 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22:12 | 29 |
| 5 | Argentinos Jrs | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17:13 | 29 |
| 6 | Vélez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18:12 | 28 |
| 7 | Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | 28 |
| 8 | Belgrano | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 26 |
| 9 | Talleres | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 26 |
| 10 | Gimnasia | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19:19 | 26 |
| 11 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24:20 | 24 |
| 12 | Lanús | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18:15 | 24 |
| 13 | Huracán | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17:13 | 22 |
| 14 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 22 |
| 15 | Unión | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24:20 | 21 |
| 16 | Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17:15 | 21 |
| 17 | Instituto | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17:17 | 21 |
| 18 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15:15 | 21 |
| 19 | Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18:15 | 20 |
| 20 | Defensa Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18:21 | 19 |
| 21 | Sarmiento | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13:20 | 19 |
| 22 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | 19 |
| 23 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:19 | 18 |
| 24 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10:15 | 16 |
| 25 | Central Córdoba | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:21 | 16 |
| 26 | Newell's OB | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15:27 | 15 |
| 27 | Atl. Tucumán | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15:20 | 14 |
| 28 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5:12 | 11 |
| 29 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6:19 | 8 |
| 30 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5:24 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentinos Jrs | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Vélez Sarsfield | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 10 |
| 3 | Gimnasia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 4 | Instituto | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 5 | Barracas Central | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 9 |
| 6 | Belgrano | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Huracán | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 8 | Tigre | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 9 | Ind. Rivadavia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 10 | Rosario Central | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 7 |
| 11 | Defensa Justicia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 12 | Deportivo Riestra | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 13 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 14 | Independiente | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 15 | Sarmiento | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 16 | Central Córdoba | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 17 | Atl. Tucumán | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 18 | Boca Juniors | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 19 | Newell's OB | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 20 | Unión | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 21 | Racing Club | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 22 | Banfield | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 23 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 4 |
| 24 | Platense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 25 | Talleres | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 3 |
| 26 | Lanús | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 27 | Estudiantes | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 28 | San Lorenzo | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 29 | Aldosivi | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:6 | 1 |
| 30 | River Plate | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0:4 | 0 |
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