Universitario vs River Plate: betting odds 3 Apr 2025

The Matchday 1 clash in the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores between Universitario (Peru) and River Plate (Argentina) in Group B will take place on April 3 at the Monumental Stadium in Lima. Universitario vs. River Plate: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee

Gustavo Tejera (Uruguay)


Matches – 5 (International matches, 2025);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 19;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties – 0%.

Betting tips 3 Apr 2025

Peruvian champions Universitario face a stern test as they host River Plate — last season’s Copa Libertadores semi-finalists and one of South America’s most storied clubs.

The clash will take place at Lima’s own Estadio Monumental, and the hosts enter on a high, having won four straight league matches with a dominant 12:3 aggregate. That said, the competitiveness of the Peruvian top flight is often questioned — Universitario are currently third, having been held to a draw in their season opener.

River Plate, meanwhile, are coming off a 2:2 draw with Rosario Central, a result that stung after conceding late in the 85th minute. They managed 20 attempts, but just five found the target — finishing continues to be a concern. Still, River have been consistent in Argentina’s top flight, losing just once in 11 rounds (to Estudiantes, 0:2), while picking up five wins and five draws. Their run has been built on defensive solidity — only five goals conceded, two of them last weekend.

In last year’s Libertadores, Universitario finished bottom of their group, and while they’ve shown domestic form, River Plate’s level and experience on the continental stage should give them the upper hand. Expect a composed display from the visitors — efficient in attack, cautious at the back.

Betting prediction
River Plate to win or draw + River Plate Total Under 2.5 – Yes
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Copa Libertadores: previous matches in the tournament

Universitario
The team hasn't played a game yet this season
River Plate
The team hasn't played a game yet this season

Group stage

CONMEBOL Libertadores: Group B
Team
Played
Matches played
W
D
L
Goals
Goals
Points
Points
1
Barcelona SC Guayaquil
  -:- -:- 1:0 1 1 0 0
1:0
3
2
River Plate
-:-   -:- -:- 0 0 0 0
0:0
0
3
Universitario
-:- 0:1   -:- 0 0 0 0
0:0
0
4
Independiente del Valle
-:- -:- -:-   1 0 0 1
0:1
0

Team lineups

Universitario

F. Bustos
coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Sebastián Javier Britos Rodríguez
gk. 0 0
Aldo Sebastián Corzo Chávez
df. 0 0
César Johan Inga Velásquez
df. 0 0
Williams Ismael Riveros Ibáñez
df. 0 0
Andy Jorman Polo Andrade
mf. 0 0
Jairo Jair Concha Gonzáles
mf. 0 0
Jorge Salvador Murrugarra Torres
mf. 0 0
José Joel Carabalí Prado
mf. 0 0
Édison Michael Flores Peralta
mf. 0 0
Basilio Gabriel Costa Heredia
fw. 0 0
Diego Churín Puyo
fw. 0 0
Substitutes
Aamet José Guillermo Calderón Tello
gk. 0 0
Miguel Ángel Vargas Mañán
gk. 0 0
Gustavo Alfonso Dulanto Sanguinetti
df. 0 0
Hugo Axell Ancajima Effio
df. 0 0
Paolo Alessandro Reyna Lea
df. 0 0
Estebán Paul Cruz Varona
mf. 0 0
Horacio Martín Calcaterra
mf. 0 0
Jairo David Vélez Cedeño
mf. 0 0
Rodrigo Andrés Ureña Reyes
mf. 0 0
Sebastián Esteban Flores Mallqui
mf. 0 0
José Daniel Rivera Martínez
fw. 0 0
Álex Eduardo Valera Sandoval
fw. 0 0
River Plate

M. Gallardo
coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Franco Armani
gk. 0 0
Fabricio Bustos
df. 0 0
Lucas Martínez Quarta
df. 0 0
Marcos Javier Acuña
df. 0 0
Paulo César Díaz Huincales
df. 0 0
Enzo Nicolás Pérez
mf. 0 0
Franco Martín Mastantuono
mf. 0 0
Kevin Duvan Castaño Gil
mf. 0 0
Maximiliano Eduardo Meza
mf. 0 0
Facundo Colidio
fw. 0 0
Sebastián Driussi
fw. 0 0
Substitutes
Jeremías Conan Ledesma
gk. 0 0
Germán Alejo Pezzella
df. 0 0
Leandro Martín González Pírez
df. 0 0
Milton Oscar Casco
df. 0 0
Ignacio Martín Fernández
mf. 0 0
Manuel Lanzini
mf. 0 0
Matías Rojas
mf. 0 0
Rodrigo Germán Aliendro
mf. 0 0
Santiago Simón
mf. 0 0
Gonzalo Andrés Tapia Dubournais
fw. 0 0
Ian Martín Subiabre
fw. 0 0
Miguel Ángel Borja Hernández
fw. 0 0

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