River Plate vs Talleres Predictions

River Plate vs Talleres predictions for this Copa Libertadores fixture. River Plate aim to avoid another early Copa Libertadores exit as they host Talleres in the second leg of their round of 16 tie at Estadio Mas Monumental on Wednesday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Copa Libertadores | Round of 16 | 2nd Leg | Aug 22, 2024 at 1.30am UK at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti

River Plate vs Talleres Predictions

Can Talleres Overcome River Plate’s Home Fortress?

• River Plate have not conceded a goal in any of their three home games in the Copa Libertadores this season.
• Talleres have only kept one clean sheet in their last 11 competitive matches.
• River Plate have won 10 of their last 11 home games in the Copa Libertadores.

Best Bet

River Plate will host Talleres at the Estadio Mas Monumental on Wednesday for the decisive second leg of their Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie. After a tense 1-0 victory in the first leg, River Plate hold the advantage but must remain vigilant as Talleres, who are known for their defensive resilience, will be eager to overturn the deficit and advance to the quarter-finals. This match promises to be a tightly contested affair, with both sides having much at stake.

Backing River Plate to secure a win while both teams find the net seems a solid wager for this encounter. The reasoning behind this prediction is grounded in the performance trends and tactical dynamics observed in the first leg and throughout both teams’ recent matches.

River Plate’s dominance in the opening leg, characterised by 61% possession and three shots on target, eventually broke through Talleres’ stubborn defence. Despite the slender margin, the hosts’ ability to control the game and maintain pressure suggests that they are well-equipped to exploit any gaps that Talleres might leave as they push forward in search of goals. Furthermore, River Plate have demonstrated a strong home record in the Libertadores, winning all three of their group-stage games without conceding. Their attacking threat at home, coupled with Talleres’ need to open up and attack, makes it likely that River Plate will score multiple goals.

On the other hand, Talleres’ necessity to adopt a more aggressive approach in this second leg could leave them vulnerable at the back, which River Plate are likely to capitalise on. Talleres have shown in their recent matches that they are capable of finding the net, scoring in five of their last six games across all competitions. Despite this, their defensive frailties have been exposed, particularly in the Libertadores, where they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last two matches. This sets the stage for a scenario where both teams find the back of the net.

“Given River Plate’s superior home form and Talleres’ pressing need for goals, this match is likely to see both teams scoring, but with River Plate emerging victorious,” summarises our BettingTips4You.com expert.

Correct Score Prediction: River Plate 2-1 Talleres

A 2-1 scoreline in favour of River Plate aligns well with the expectation that both teams will score, but the hosts’ overall quality and home advantage should see them edge out Talleres. This prediction takes into account River Plate’s recent form, where they have shown a tendency to secure narrow victories, particularly at home. Talleres, while likely to breach River Plate’s defence, are unlikely to keep a clean sheet, given their recent struggles at the back and the attacking prowess of their opponents.

River Plate have averaged 1.4 goals per game in the league this season, while Talleres have conceded an average of 1.1 goals per game. This suggests a closely fought encounter, but one where River Plate’s greater experience and composure in decisive moments could be the difference.

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