Atletico Mineiro will make the trip to Estadio Mas Monumental for the second leg of their Copa Libertadores tie with River Plate on Wednesday, 30 October. View our free River Plate vs Atletico MG predictions below.
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River Plate vs Atletico MG predictions: Visitors to hold their own
Key stats
- Atletico Mineiro have won three consecutive encounters between these teams.
- River Plate are currently on a five-match unbeaten run.
- At least one team blanked in six of River Plate's last seven games.
- Seven of River Plate's last eight matches went south of the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: River Plate 0-1 Atletico MG
Atletico Mineiro won the last three meetings between these teams without conceding a single goal. Given that River Plate failed to score in four of their last five matches, we are confident that Atletico Mineiro will win to nil.
Pre-game odds and win probability: River Plate are clear favourites
- HOME:3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW:13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY:19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
River Plate suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat in the first leg of this tie. They have been going through a rough patch lately, with no wins in their last five matches across all competitions.
Marcelo Gallardo's men will need to overturn a three-goal deficit against a team that has beaten them in three consecutive encounters.
Despite their recent struggles, River Plate are the expected winners at 3/5 (1.60). Teams with these odds usually have a 62.5% probability of winning.
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We have also established that seven of River Plate's last eight matches featured less than three goals. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 8/11 (1.73). That one has a 57.9% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Atletico Mineiro's dominance set to continue?
This will be the fourth encounter between these teams in the last four years. Interestingly, Atletico Mineiro emerged victorious the last three times they met River Plate, keeping three clean sheets in the process.
Copa Libertadores 23/10/24
Atletico Mineiro
River Plate
Copa Libertadores Qualification 19/08/21
Atletico Mineiro
River Plate
Copa Libertadores Qualification 12/08/21
River Plate
Atletico Mineiro
River Plate preview: Hoping to overturn a massive deficit
Marcos Acuna, Agustin Sant'Anna and Rodrigo Aliendro are all sidelined for the hosts due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ledesma (GK), Casco, Pirez, Gattoni, Zabala, Kranevitter, Villagra, Solari, Echeverri, Mastantuono & Bareiro.
Argentina Liga Profesional 12/05/25
W
Barracas Central
0
River Plate
3
Copa Libertadores 09/05/25
W
Barcelona Guayaquil
2
River Plate
3
Argentina Liga Profesional 04/05/25
W
Velez Sarsfield
1
River Plate
4
Argentina Liga Profesional 27/04/25
W
Boca Juniors
1
River Plate
2
Copa Libertadores 24/04/25
D
Independiente del Valle
2
River Plate
2
Atletico MG preview: Eyeing their first final appearance since 2013
Atletico Mineiro have a no new injury concerns, but Cadu and Bernard are still ruled out with knee injuries.
Predicted lineup: Everson (GK), Saravia, Rabello, Fuchs, Rubens, Otavio, Vitor, Alisson, Vargas, Gomes & Kardec.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Fluminense
2
Atletico Mineiro
3
Copa Sudamericana 08/05/25
L
Deportes Iquique
3
Atletico Mineiro
2
Brazil Serie A 05/05/25
W
EC Juventude
0
Atletico Mineiro
1
Copa do Brasil 29/04/25
D
Maringa FC
2
Atletico Mineiro
2
Brazil Serie A 26/04/25
D
Mirassol
2
Atletico Mineiro
2