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River Plate will host Atletico Mineiro at Estadio Mâs Monumental in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Tuesday. They met in the first leg in Brazil, which Atletico won 3-0, and this aggregate lead might prove decisive.
The hosts are winless in their last five games in all competitions, playing out three draws while failing to score in four games. After their loss in the Libertadores, they played Defensa y Justicia in the Argentina Primeira Division and were held to a goalless draw.
The visitors saw their unbeaten streak ended after seven games on Saturday, as they suffered a 3-1 home loss to Internacional in the Brazilian Serie A. Eduardo Vargas had scored from the penalty spot in the first half while Gustavo Scarpa was sent off in the second half.
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River Plate vs Atletico Mineiro Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met five times in competitive games, with all meetings taking place in the Libertadores. All games have produced conclusive results, with four wins for Atletico and one game going the hosts' way.
- Atletico have won their last four meetings against the hosts while keeping clean sheets.
- Los Millonarios have a 100% home record in the Libertadores this season, keeping four clean sheets in five games. Interestingly, they are unbeaten in their last 13 home games in the competition, recording 12 wins.
- Atletico Mineiro have suffered two losses in their last 12 games in the Libertadores, with both coming in away games.
- River Plate have suffered just one loss at home in competitive games since May.
- Atletico are winless in their last five away games in all competitions, suffering three losses. They are winless in their last three away games in the Libertadores, failing to score in two.
River Plate vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction
Los Millonarios have seen a drop in form recently, failing to score in four of their last five games, and will look to improve upon that record. Nonetheless, they have kept four clean sheets in their five home games this season while scoring nine goals.
The 25-man squad announced by head coach Marcelo Gallardo includes Marcos Acuña, who was absent in the first leg due to an injury. Acuña is still a doubt and Enzo Díaz is the likely replacement for him here.
Galo suffered their first loss of the month last week, conceding three goals for the first time in 11 games. They are winless in away games since August and might struggle here.
Matías Zaracho is the new addition to the squad for the second leg after overcoming an injury that kept him out of the first leg. Eduardo Vargas was on the bench in the first leg and should start here.
Atletico have a comfortable lead on aggregate and head coach Gabriel Milito might opt for a second-fiddle squad to navigate a busy schedule of fixtures. With that in mind and considering Los Millonarios' impressive home form in the Libertadores, River Plate are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: River Plate 2-1 Atletico Mineiro
River Plate vs Atletico Mineiro Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - River Plate to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Deyverson to score or assist any time - Yes
