River Plate vs Palmeiras — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Copa Libertadores, South America
🕒 Thursday 18th September, 01:30 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Both teams are evenly matched — River Plate have won 50% of home games, Palmeiras 50% of away games. A tight encounter is likely — see our Draw stats.

Goal trends are mixed for this fixture (River Plate 50% Over 2.5 at home, Palmeiras 60% away). Browse our Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals stats for more context.

Palmeiras regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while River Plate are lower at home (40%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

Palmeiras often produce high corner totals away (70%), while River Plate are lower at home (60%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — River Plate see 9+ corners in 100% of home games, Palmeiras in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Copa Libertadores table for the 2025 season, with River Plate (1st) and Palmeiras (2nd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Copa Libertadores 2025

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Palmeiras A 13 10 1 2 30:10 +20 31
2 Flamengo 13 8 3 2 13:5 +8 27
3 LDU Quito 12 7 2 3 16:9 +7 23
4 Racing Club 12 7 2 3 19:6 +13 23
5 Cerro Porteño 12 6 2 4 19:15 +4 20
6 Estudiantes 10 6 1 3 14:7 +7 19
7 Alianza Lima 12 4 4 4 16:17 -1 16
8 São Paulo 10 4 4 2 11:8 +3 16
9 Botafogo 8 5 0 3 9:7 +2 15
10 Bahia 10 4 3 3 10:8 +2 15
11 Vélez Sarsfield 10 4 3 3 13:6 +7 15
12 River Plate H 10 3 5 2 16:13 +3 14
13 Peñarol 8 4 2 2 11:7 +4 14
14 Libertad 8 2 5 1 7:6 +1 11
15 Barcelona Guayaquil 10 3 2 5 9:10 -1 11
16 Central Cordoba SdE 6 3 2 1 7:7 0 11
17 Internacional 8 3 2 3 12:11 +1 11
18 Atlético Nacional 8 3 2 3 8:7 +1 11
19 Universidad Chile 6 3 1 2 8:6 +2 10
20 Universitario 8 2 3 3 4:8 -4 9
21 Independiente del Valle 6 2 2 2 8:11 -3 8
22 Nacional 6 2 1 3 7:10 -3 7
23 Corinthians 4 2 1 1 6:6 0 7
24 Club Bolívar 6 2 0 4 12:11 +1 6
25 Melgar 4 2 0 2 4:5 -1 6
26 Monagas 4 2 0 2 5:7 -2 6
27 San Antonio Bulo Bulo 6 2 0 4 5:15 -10 6
28 Fortaleza 7 1 3 3 5:7 -2 6
29 Atlético Bucaramanga 6 1 3 2 6:10 -4 6
30 Boston River 4 1 2 1 2:2 0 5
31 Olimpia 6 1 2 3 9:11 -2 5
32 Colo-Colo 5 1 2 2 5:12 -7 5
33 Sporting Cristal 6 1 1 4 6:16 -10 4
34 Deportes Iquique 4 1 1 2 5:6 -1 4
35 Talleres Córdoba 6 1 1 4 5:8 -3 4
36 El Nacional 4 1 1 2 5:6 -1 4
37 Boca Juniors 2 1 0 1 2:2 0 3
38 Blooming 2 1 0 1 4:4 0 3
39 Santa Fe 2 1 0 1 3:3 0 3
40 Nacional Asunción 2 0 1 1 2:4 -2 1
41 Ñublense 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
42 Carabobo 6 0 1 5 2:13 -11 1
43 UCV 2 0 1 1 3:4 -1 1
44 The Strongest 2 0 1 1 1:4 -3 1
45 Deportivo Táchira 6 0 0 6 4:11 -7 0
46 Defensor Sporting 2 0 0 2 0:4 -4 0
47 Deportes Tolima 2 0 0 2 0:2 -2 0

Team Form

River Plate (50% home wins) and Palmeiras (50% away wins) are evenly matched on current form. The table below suggests this could be a closely contested fixture.

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Lost 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Palmeiras regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while River Plate are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

River Plate have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Palmeiras in 60% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

River Plate have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Palmeiras in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 14 (1.4 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 11 (1.1 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Both River Plate (100% Over 8.5 at home) and Palmeiras (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

River Plate win 6+ corners in 80% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Palmeiras have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 10 (100%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 10 (100%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

River Plate (Home Form) Palmeiras (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between River Plate and Palmeiras. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

13th Jan, 2021
Palmeiras
0 – 2 HT: 0-2
River Plate
Corners 1–10 Cards 5–5 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
6th Jan, 2021
River Plate
0 – 3 HT: 0-1
Palmeiras
Corners 6–2 Cards 4–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for River Plate vs Palmeiras across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

River Plate 2.55
Draw 2.59
Palmeiras 3.85

Half Time Result

River Plate 3.52
Draw 1.73
Palmeiras 4.96

Double Chance

River Plate or Draw 1.28
River Plate or Palmeiras 1.54
Draw or Palmeiras 1.5

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.58
No 1.56

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.82
Over 2.5 3.56
Over 3.5 7.66
Under 1.5 2.23
Under 2.5 1.3
Under 3.5 1.05

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.72
Over 1.5 3.98

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.36
Over 9.5 1.54
Over 10.5 2.32
Over 11.5 2.5

River Plate Goals

Over 0.5 1.52
Over 1.5 3.4
Over 2.5 10

Palmeiras Goals

Over 0.5 1.8
Over 1.5 4.9
Over 2.5 15.5

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    76% combined
  • Crystal Palace U21 vs Arsenal U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Crystal Palace U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 home matches this season · Arsenal U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    72% combined
Acca odds (approx) 2.84
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River Plate vs Palmeiras Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for River Plate vs Palmeiras?

Over 8.5 Corners — River Plate see 9+ corners in 100% of home games, Palmeiras in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, River Plate or Palmeiras?

Both sides are evenly matched on current form — River Plate have won 50% of home games, Palmeiras 50% away in Copa Libertadores. This looks like a closely contested fixture.

Will both teams score in the match between River Plate and Palmeiras?

Mixed — River Plate have seen BTTS in 40% of home games, Palmeiras in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Copa Libertadores fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between River Plate and Palmeiras?

Uncertain — River Plate have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Palmeiras in 60% of away games in Copa Libertadores. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: River Plate or Palmeiras?

River Plate have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Palmeiras's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between River Plate and Palmeiras?

Yes — both River Plate (100% Over 8.5 at home) and Palmeiras (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Copa Libertadores. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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