CA River Plate

vs

Blooming

Preview

CA River Plate

• 11 points from 5 matches and top of Copa Sudamericana Group H.
• Unbeaten at home in the Copa Sudamericana (W1, D1, conceded 1 goal).
• Eduardo Coudet has instilled a clear identity: high pressing, vertical football in a 4-2-3-1.
• Recent form:
  • 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
  • Latest results include a 1-1 draw with Bragantino Red Bull and a 2-0 win over Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.

Blooming

• 1 point from 5 matches and bottom of Group H.
• Blooming have lost both away matches in the Copa Sudamericana (L2, conceded 5, scored 2).
• Blooming have failed to win any of their last 5 games (D2, L3).
• Raul Gutierrez favours a direct, wide approach in a 4-2-3-1 system.
• Latest result: 2-0 home loss to Carabobo FC in the Copa Sudamericana.

Key Players

• Sebastian Driussi is the main attacking threat, with 2 goals in his last 2 Copa Sudamericana appearances.
• Danny Bejarano is a creative option for Blooming, with 1 assist in 4 appearances in the competition.

Betting Insights

• The home side is expected to control the match, but Blooming should create chances on the break.
• We like over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
• The odds available are considered fair for a River Plate win.

Prediction

• CA River Plate to win, with the match likely to be entertaining and see goals at both ends.
• Expect over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.