River Plate and Universitario face each other in an official match of the 2025 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Monumental de Núñez on Wednesday, 28/05/2025, at 01:30 (UK Time).
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How River Plate arrives for the match
River Plate comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 10 draws, and 1 losses.
River Plate's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 2.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.63.
The offense system of River Plate is led by Miguel Borja as the top scorer of the season. The Colombian Forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gonzalo Montiel, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 0.67.
How Universitario arrives for the match
On the other hand, Universitario comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Universitario's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.78.
The offense system of Universitario is led by José Daniel Rivera Martínez as the top scorer of the season. The Peruvian Forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alex Eduardo Valera Sandoval, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 15 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.83.
Both Teams in the Standings
To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
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1 |
![]() Palmeiras |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | +13 | 18 | 3.00 |
2 |
![]() Palmeiras |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | +13 | 18 | 3.00 |
3 |
![]() São Paulo |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 14 | 2.33 |
4 |
![]() São Paulo |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 14 | 2.33 |
5 |
![]() Racing Club |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | +11 | 13 | 2.17 |
6 |
![]() Racing Club |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | +11 | 13 | 2.17 |
7 |
![]() Estudiantes |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 12 | 2.00 |
8 |
![]() Botafogo |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 12 | 2.00 |
9 |
![]() River Plate |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 12 | 2.00 |
10 |
![]() Estudiantes |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 12 | 2.00 |
11 |
![]() River Plate |
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 12 | 2.00 |
12 |
![]() Botafogo |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 12 | 2.00 |
13 |
![]() LDU Quito |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 11 | 1.83 |
14 |
![]() Flamengo |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 11 | 1.83 |
15 |
![]() Central Córdoba |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1.83 |
16 |
![]() Internacional |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 11 | 1.83 |
17 |
![]() Vélez Sarsfield |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 11 | 1.83 |
18 |
![]() Peñarol |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 11 | 1.83 |
19 |
![]() Vélez Sarsfield |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 11 | 1.83 |
20 |
![]() Peñarol |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 11 | 1.83 |
21 |
![]() LDU Quito |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 11 | 1.83 |
22 |
![]() Internacional |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 11 | 1.83 |
23 |
![]() Flamengo |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 11 | 1.83 |
24 |
![]() Central Córdoba |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1.83 |
25 |
![]() Universidad Chile |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 10 | 1.67 |
26 |
![]() Universidad Chile |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 10 | 1.67 |
27 |
![]() Libertad |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 9 | 1.50 |
28 |
![]() Atlético Nacional |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 9 | 1.50 |
29 |
![]() Libertad |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 9 | 1.50 |
30 |
![]() Atlético Nacional |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 9 | 1.50 |
31 |
![]() Universitario |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
32 |
![]() CSD Independiente del Valle |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 | 1.33 |
33 |
![]() Fortaleza |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 8 | 1.33 |
34 |
![]() Fortaleza |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 8 | 1.33 |
35 |
![]() Universitario |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
36 |
![]() CSD Independiente del Valle |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 | 1.33 |
37 |
![]() Bahia |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 7 | 1.17 |
38 |
![]() Nacional |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 |
39 |
![]() Cerro Porteño |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 7 | 1.17 |
40 |
![]() Bahia |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 7 | 1.17 |
41 |
![]() Nacional |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 |
42 |
![]() Cerro Porteño |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 7 | 1.17 |
43 |
![]() Atlético Bucaramanga |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 6 | 1.00 |
44 |
![]() Bolívar |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 6 | 1.00 |
45 |
![]() San Antonio Bulo Bulo |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 6 | 1.00 |
46 |
![]() Bolívar |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 6 | 1.00 |
47 |
![]() Atlético Bucaramanga |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 6 | 1.00 |
48 |
![]() San Antonio Bulo Bulo |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 6 | 1.00 |
49 |
![]() Alianza Lima |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 5 | 0.83 |
50 |
![]() Colo-Colo |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 5 | 0.83 |
51 |
![]() Olimpia |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
52 |
![]() Olimpia |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
53 |
![]() Alianza Lima |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 5 | 0.83 |
54 |
![]() Colo-Colo |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 5 | 0.83 |
55 |
![]() Barcelona |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4 | 0.67 |
56 |
![]() Talleres Córdoba |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 | 0.67 |
57 |
![]() Sporting Cristal |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 4 | 0.67 |
58 |
![]() Barcelona |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4 | 0.67 |
59 |
![]() Talleres Córdoba |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 | 0.67 |
60 |
![]() Sporting Cristal |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 4 | 0.67 |
61 |
![]() Carabobo |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 13 | -11 | 1 | 0.17 |
62 |
![]() Carabobo |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 13 | -11 | 1 | 0.17 |
63 |
![]() Deportivo Táchira |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
64 |
![]() Deportivo Táchira |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
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Facts and Curiosities for River Plate vs Universitario
The bookmakers place River Plate as the favorite to win the match, with a 67% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:
River Plate - 1.49.
Draw - 5.71.
Universitario - 10.52.
The last match between the teams took place on 03/04/2025, in the Copa Libertadores, and River Plate won the match. The final score was 0-1.