Our Blooming vs River Plate Prediction: 0-0
Blooming vs River Plate in the Copa Sudamericana is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 9, 2026. With both sides struggling in attack, a 0-0 draw seems like the most logical outcome in this closely contested matchup.
This Blooming 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
Blooming's Last Match – Blooming vs Guabira
Blooming will seek to keep their streak alive after a 5-0 Bolivia Primera Division victory over Guabira on April 3. In that match, Blooming recorded 64% possession and 14 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blooming | 64% | 0 (14) | 2.1 | 48 |
 Guabira | 36% | 0 (8) | 0.7 | 20 |
River Plate's Last Match – River Plate vs Belgrano
River Plate will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Argentina Liga Profesional victory over Belgrano on April 5. In that match, River Plate had 66% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 River Plate | 66% | 15 (5) | 2.13 | 50 |
 Belgrano | 34% | 3 (3) | 0.58 | 35 |
Blooming vs River Plate Stats
Key Stats
| Blooming | River Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 1.51 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blooming are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while River Plate average 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Blooming 21-17
River Plate 15-9
What are the odds for this match?
Blooming to win: @7.5
Draw: @4.5
River Plate to win: @1.42
Lineups
Blooming (3-5-2) : Braulio Uraezana, Julio Vila, Juan Valverde, Diago Gimenez, Miguel Angel Villarroel Tardio, Moises Villarroel, Danny Bejarano, Roberto Hinojosa, Matias Abisab, Jhord Bayron Garces, Anthony Vasquez Arcila
River Plate (4-2-3-1) : Santiago Beltran, Fabricio Bustos, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Matias Vina, Anibal Moreno, Fausto Vera, Ian Subiabre, Tomas Galvan, Facundo Colidio, Sebastian Driussi