The Copa Libertadores match between River Plate and Universitario on the 28th of May will surely be one of the more interesting games this week. We highly advise you to go over our professional River Plate vs Universitario betting tips before you make a decision. The game is scheduled to be played at Estadio Mas Municipal, which gives coach Marcelo Gallardo a huge chance of getting the right result.
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River Plate vs Universitario prediction: Disappointment for Peruvian side
Key Stats
- River Plate’s players scored over 2.5 goals in four of their last five games in all competitions.
- The seven official games between the two clubs resulted in four victories for River Plate, one for Universitario, and two draws.
- River Plate have one of the best attacking records in Argentina, with 21 goals scored across 16 league outings.
Correct score prediction: River Plate 3-0 Universitario
Never before have River Plate beaten Universitario via a 3-0 score. However, there’s a first time for everything, as you can’t deny the sheer class difference between the two clubs. River Plate recorded a 3-0 win in one of their last three games at home, which does give our key River Plate vs Universitario predictions the edge.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Universitario de Deportes unlikely to win
- HOME: 39/100 (1.39) – 70.4%
- DRAW: 77/20 (4.85) – 18.6%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 11.0%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors from Peru don’t seem to have a good chance to get a proper result here, as their implied probability is set at an unflattering 11.0%. The expected winners River Plate, stand a whopping 70.4% win probability before the start of the game at 39/100 (1.39).
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Most recent H2Hs: Massive River Plate domination
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Universitario de Deportes
Universitario’s last victory over River Plate came over half a century ago, on the 13th of June, 1967. It will surely be interesting to see if coach Jorge Fossati’s players have what it takes to break the curse.
River Plate team news and form: River Plate’s fans are angered
River Plate’s players need to step up their game, as lackluster Platense managed to get a 2-4 penalty win over them. Los Millonarios’ coach will not be able to rely on injured Gonzalo Montiel and Gonzalo Martinez, but we still believe Gallardo will find the winning formula.
Predicted lineup: Armani (GK), Bustos, Diaz, Acuna, Fernandez, Perez, Castano, Driussi, Mastantuono & Colidio
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
Universitario team news and form: Universitario doing well
Universitario managed to get a 2-0 win over Sporting Cristal in their last official game. However, the manager will not be able to count on one of his star players. Horacio Calcaterra is injured and will skip the next match, which is a huge plus in favour of our professional River Plate s Universitario prediction.
Predicted lineup: Britos (GK), Polo, Inga, Riveros, Benedetto, Carabali, Urena, Concha, Guedes, Valera & Flores
Peru Liga 1 11/05/25
L
Alianza Atletico
1
Universitario de Deportes
0
Copa Libertadores 09/05/25
D
Independiente del Valle
1
Universitario de Deportes
1
Peru Liga 1 03/05/25
L
Cusco FC
2
Universitario de Deportes
0
Peru Liga 1 27/04/25
W
UTC Cajamarca
0
Universitario de Deportes
6
Copa Libertadores 23/04/25
W
Barcelona Guayaquil
0
Universitario de Deportes
1
Player to watch: Sebastian Driussi
Sebastian Driussi has the quality to prove our professional River Plate vs Universitario predictions correct. Not only was he a starter for his manager in River Plate’s previous game, but he wasn’t even substituted.
Former Austin star fits nicely
Driussi has never hidden the fact that he wants to return to Argentina. After a wonderful Major League Soccer spell, the attacking midfielder is now playing for River Plate with great success. He scored three goals since the start of the season in Argentina.