"River Plate"
The grand Prix of Argentine football is going through hard times, in the national championship the club is located in the middle of the standings on the twelfth line, having scored eight points. However, in the Copa Libertadores, River Plate shows a completely different football – first place in the group stage and 16 points scored. Note that this match will be the last in the club for the Argentine striker Alvarez, he moves to Manchester City. The striker scored a goal in the previous round, where his team lost to Urakan with a score of 2:3.
"Velez Sarsfield"
"Velez Sarsfield" took the second place in the group stage, in the framework of the Super League of Argentina, the team is on the twenty-second line, having scored five points. In the previous round, the club lost to Atletico Tucuman 0:1 on its field, having given a lot of effort in the first match of the playoffs. Of the reinforcements, we note the transfer of the experienced Diego Godin, he is able to strengthen the team's defense.
Bookmakers' quotes
- The victory of "River Plate" - 1.53
- Draw – 4.4
- The victory of "Velez Sarsfield" - 6,7
Statistics
- The rivals have played 35 matches among themselves, River Plate has 10 wins and 11 losses.
- The first meeting ended with a minimal victory for Velez Sarsfield, who defended his penalty area with the whole team for most of the meeting.
- Velez have lost just once in their last eight away matches.
Forecast
It seems that everything is obvious in this confrontation – the hosts are clear favorites and should go to the next stage of the playoffs. However, do not discount the desire of guests to maintain a comfortable advantage after the first meeting. The recommended bet for the duel is TM 2.5.
