River Plate - Independiente del Valle: betting tip (cf 2.45) and bets on the Copa Libertadores match (May 16, 2025) from UPU

Current form

River Plate was not in the most difficult group of the Copa Libertadores, in which it was initially considered the undisputed favorite. However, millionaires still do not fully justify this status, despite the fact that they are leading the quartet – the second University has one point less, Independiente del Valle is three points away. Marcelo Gallardo's team took a serious step towards the playoffs in the last round, managing to beat Barcelona 3-2 away in a very difficult match - the unbeaten streak in the group lasted up to four matches.

Disqualifications and injuries

Beltran, Martinez and Ruberto are injured.

Interesting betting trends

• River Plate has not lost in four group matches, with two wins and two draws.
• River Plate has conceded in four of the last five matches.

The approximate line-up: Armani – Acuna, Diaz, Martinez, Montiel – Fernandez, Perez, Castagno – Colidio, Driussi, Mastantuono.

Current form

Independiente del Valle was somewhat lucky with the draw in the Copa Libertadores – River Plate was the clear favorite in the group, but Javier Rabanal's team was quite capable of competing with Barcelona and Universitario for the second place in the playoffs. So far, the black and blue have not shown their best game in the group and currently occupy the third place in the table, but they are only two points behind the second Universitario, who has already played his match in the fifth round, one point less than Barcelona.

Disqualifications and injuries

Arroyo and Velasco are injured.

Interesting betting trends

• Independiente del Valle has not lost in the last three matches of the tournament – a win and two draws.
• Independiente del Valle has scored in the last nine matches.

Approximate line–up: Villar – Lohr, Karabal, Zarate, Santamaria – Alcivar, Rodriguez, Mercado, Caceres, Ibarra - Spinelli.