Our Palmeiras vs River Plate Prediction: 1-1
Palmeiras vs River Plate in the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday September 25, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Palmeiras vs River Plate prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Palmeiras's Last Match – Palmeiras vs Fortaleza
Determined to maintain their recent success, Palmeiras must win following their 4-1 Brazil Serie A victory against Fortaleza on September 21. In that match, Palmeiras controlled 66% of possession and managed 15 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 66% | 15 (9) | 2.4 | 48 |
 Fortaleza | 34% | 7 (5) | 1.06 | 21 |
River Plate's Last Match – Atlético Tucumán vs River Plate
River Plate must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Argentina Liga Profesional defeat against Atlético Tucumán on September 21. In that match, River Plate recorded 66% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlético Tucumán | 34% | 11 (8) | 1.57 | 32 |
 River Plate | 66% | 8 (3) | 0.59 | 53 |
Palmeiras vs River Plate Stats
Key Stats
| Palmeiras | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.56 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Palmeiras are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while River Plate average 1.1 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Palmeiras 21-7
River Plate 11-9
What are the odds for this match?
Palmeiras to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.6
River Plate to win: @4.75
Lineups
Palmeiras (4-2-3-1) : Weverton, Khellven, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo, Joaquin Piquerez, Lucas Evangelista, Anibal Moreno, Andreas Pereira, Flaco Lopez, Felipe Anderson, Vitor Roque
River Plate (3-4-2-1) : Franco Armani, Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuna, Kevin Castano, Juan Carlos Portillo, Giuliano Galoppo, Juan Fernando Quintero, Ignacio Fernandez, Maximiliano Salas
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