Santa Fe vs CA River Plate (ARG) Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa Libertadores

Prediction published on 05/05/2021, 07:54  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 05/05/2021 at 08:00 in Copa Libertadores Predictions

Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe is making a return to the Copa Libertadores after a three-year absence. It hasn’t been a dream return for them as they are still searching for the first win in the competition going to the third match. On Match Day 3 in Group D, Santa Fe hosts giants River Plate. Santa Fe have a point from their opening two matches while River Plate have so far managed four points. The hosts have one win in eight Libertadores matches and have scored more than a goal in just one of the eight but have lost just three in the last 16. They opened their campaign this season with a 2-1 home loss to Fluminense and their last home game in the competition in 2018, was against River Plate. The Argentines won 1-0, and Santa Fe go here without a win in four straight home matches.

River Plate improved from their opening 1-1 draw with Fluminense, to bear Junior 2-1 in their second game. Last season, their journey ended at the semi final stages as they lost to eventual winners, Palmeiras and this time they will hope to make it better. River Plate are unbeaten in three matches in the Copa Libertadores and they have just one loss in 13 matches in this competition. They’ve won nine of the 13 Libertadores matches and in six of the last 10, they’ve scored two or more goals. Away from home, River Plate have no loss in the last six matches, winning three, and scoring two or more in four, while keeping two clean sheets.