CA River Plate

vs

Universitario de Deportes

Predictions & Betting Tips

River’s rich attack is the main difference

CA River Plate are the overwhelming favorites to win Wednesday’s Copa Libertadores Group B game against Universitario de Deportes, and rightfully so. Their odds for the game are 51.000, which is much bigger than the 4.000 Draw-River option, even though Universitario currently sit second in the group. The Peruvian side have played some good soccer in this competition under Jorge Fossati, but our CA River Plate vs Universitario de Deportes prediction highlights River's rich attacking quality and momentum that Universitario cannot match. Marcelo Gallardo has re-discovered the free-flowing, possession-based style of soccer which defined his first spell at the club and made them a force in South American soccer. He has got River pressing high, transitioning smoothly and scoring goals.

River’s depth and quality should be the difference

Universitario are a different animal. The coach has brought a pragmatic streak to the club since his appointment in May 2025, and they play a more compact, counter-attacking style of football. Jairo Concha is a talented playmaker and has made a good impact on the group stage with 1 assist in 5 games, while Alex Valera is the best goal scorer Universitario have to offer with 1 goal in 5 games. The CA River Plate vs Universitario de Deportes preview emphasizes that River Plate are much more potent in attack with Sebastian Driussi, who has 3 goals in 5 Group B games.

Universitario’s form is mixed

The visitors have beaten both Barcelona SC Guayaquil and Sporting Cristal Lima at home recently but fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Juan Pablo II College away from home. Universitario have won 2 of their 5 games in 2025 (D1, L2) and have played some disciplined soccer, so they should be able to keep River at bay for periods of this game. However, River’s last two home games saw them easily beat Independiente Del Valle 6-2 and Barracas Central 3-0 before being held to a 1-1 draw by Platense. They are in top form and with home field advantage, we’re backing River to win and over 2.5 goals to offer some value in this game. The CA River Plate vs Universitario de Deportes betting tips suggest this is a strong opportunity for River. River are unbeaten at this venue in Copa Libertadores in 2025 (W1, D1) and have conceded just 2 goals. When these sides last met 7 weeks ago in this tournament, River won 1-0 away and this CA River Plate vs Universitario de Deportes prediction is that they can get a bigger margin on home soil this time around.