Our Barcelona Guayaquil vs River Plate Prediction: 1-2
Barcelona Guayaquil vs River Plate in the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Friday May 9, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Barcelona Guayaquil 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
Barcelona Guayaquil's Last Match – Barcelona Guayaquil vs Vinotinto Ecuador
Barcelona Guayaquil will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Ecuador LigaPro Serie A win against Vinotinto Ecuador on May 4. In that match, Barcelona Guayaquil saw 59% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barcelona Guayaquil | 59% | 0 (6) | 1.92 | 48 |
 Vinotinto Ecuador | 41% | 0 (4) | 1.07 | 28 |
River Plate's Last Match – River Plate vs Velez Sarsfield
River Plate will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 Argentina Liga Profesional triumph against Velez Sarsfield on May 5. In that match, River Plate recorded 59% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 River Plate | 59% | 8 (6) | 2.13 | 49 |
 Velez Sarsfield | 41% | 10 (3) | 0.73 | 33 |
Barcelona Guayaquil vs River Plate Stats
Key Stats
| Barcelona Guayaquil | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.21 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barcelona Guayaquil are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while River Plate average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Barcelona Guayaquil 9-7
River Plate 18-8
What are the odds for this match?
Barcelona Guayaquil to win: @3.9
Draw: @3.3
River Plate to win: @2
Lineups
Barcelona Guayaquil (4-1-3-2) : Jose David Contreras, Bryan Carabali, Xavier Arreaga, Gustavo Vallecilla, Anibal Chala, Jesus Trindade, Byron David Castillo Segura, Leonai Souza De Almeida, Janner Corozo, Joaquin Valiente, Octavio Rivero
River Plate (4-3-3) : Franco Armani, Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Paulo Diaz, Marcos Acuna, Ignacio Fernandez, Enzo Perez, Kevin Castano, Franco Mastantuono, Sebastian Driussi, Facundo Colidio
Velez Sarsfield 
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