Argentinian giants River Plate make the trip to Peru for their first Copa Libertadores group game this Thursday, and we're bringing you our tips for the match.
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Universitario vs River Plate prediction: Goals expected in Peru
Key Stats
- River Plate's last game produced over 2.5 goals and ended with both teams scoring as they drew 2-2 with Rosario Central.
- Three of the last four meetings between these two clubs have ended with both teams scoring and at least three goals.
- Miguel Broja scored 24 times in the league last season for River Plate and the Colombian has scored twice so fain the current campaign.
Correct score prediction: Universitario 1-2 River Plate
River Plate have scored exactly two goals in each of their last two matches but haven't scored more than twice in any of their last 16 competitive and non-competitive fixtures, while Universitario have scored at least one goal in each of their last five outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing River Plate
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 40/17 (3.35) – 29.8%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
River Plaste are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 50% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: All square
The last five competitive and non-competitive meetings between these two clubs have been split evenly with each side picking up two wins, one draw and two defeats.
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River Plate
Universitario de Deportes
Universitario preview: Eased past Sport Huancayo
Universitario sit third in the Liga 1 table following their 3-1 home win over Sport Huancayo last time out.
Universitario, who have played one fewer game than the teams directly above and below them, took the lead in the 21st minute and scored twice more in the second 45 to establish a three-goal cushion. The visitors did pull a goal back in stoppage time but it was no more than a consolation.
Marin Perez and Matias Di Benedetto both picked up injuries during that 3-1 victory and could now miss the River Plate game.
Predicted lineup: Britos (GK), Corzo, Riveros, Inga, Ancajima, Concha, Calcaterra, Urena, Carabalí, Rivera & Valera
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
River Plate preview: Held at home by Rosario Central
River Plate, who also sit third in their domestic league table, slipped behind early on at home to Rosario Central but got back onto level terms in the 18th minute via Martínez Quarta.
The hosts went on to take the lead just after the hour mark and looked like they were going to claim a 2-1 victory until Rosario Central equalised with five minutes left of the 90.
Ian Subiabre, who was introduced at halftime and went on to score for River Plate, will be hoping to have done enough to start against Universitario.
Predicted lineup: Armani (GK), Pezzella, Acuna, Bustos, Martínez Quarta, Pérez, Aliendro, Meza, Galoppo, Mastantuono & Borja
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
Player to watch: Facundo Colidio
Facundo Colidio played a key role for River Plate last season, scoring 13 times in 36 league games for the Argentinian giants.
The 25-year-old former Inter Milan striker has found the back of the net three times in his opening nine appearances in the league this season, making him the club's top goalscorer.
Leads the way for River Plate this season with three goals
We are excited to see how Colidio gets on in the Cpa Libertadores this season, starting on Thursday night away at Universitario.