River Plate and Libertad face each other on Friday 08.22.2025, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa Libertadores 2025 match. The game will take place at River Plate's home ground, the Monumental de Núñez.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between River Plate and Libertad, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for River Plate vs Libertad
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River Plate preview
River Plate heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Libertadores: in 7 matches, River Plate secured 3 victories, 4 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.86 points per game.
Taking a broader look at River Plate's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.
River Plate has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 55 goals, of which 13 were scored in the Copa Libertadores, resulting in an average of 1.86 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sebastián Driussi, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Gonzalo Montiel has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, River Plate has conceded 7 goals in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 1 per game) and 21 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.6 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Libertad preview
Libertad comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the Copa Libertadores. They have secured 2 victories, 4 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 12 draws, and 4 losses.
Libertad's attack has been highly effective, scoring 41 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Copa Libertadores, with an average of 0.86 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.37.
Libertad's offensive system is led by Lorenzo Melgarejo, the team's top scorer this season. The paraguayan midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Rubén Lezcano. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.71 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 21 goals in 30 matches, averaging 0.7 per match.
Head to head: River Plate vs Libertad
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
River Plate
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W D |
1.86 |
| Home | D W D |
1.67 |
| Away | D W D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3.33 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 2.33 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.91 | 2.37 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
0.88 | 0.62 | 1.08 |
Away Team
Libertad
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D L |
1.43 |
| Home | D D L W |
1.25 |
| Away | D D W |
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.57 | 2 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 25% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 1.08 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.73 | 1.52 |
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