Club Atletico River Plate vs Independiente del Valle Prediction 16 May 2025

River currently sit atop Group B with eight points and a goal difference of 6:4, putting them on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stage. Their campaign has been steady, with solid results against Universitario (1-0), Barcelona SC (0-0, 3-2), and a 2-2 draw away to Independiente. However, their domestic form took a recent hit with a surprising 3-0 loss to Barracas Central, a result they’ll be eager to bounce back from.

Independiente del Valle, meanwhile, come into this fixture off a narrow 2-1 victory over Tekniko in the Ecuadorian league. In the Libertadores, they’ve shown flashes of resilience but have struggled for consistency, collecting five points from a win and draw against Universitario (1-0, 1-1), a narrow loss to Barcelona (0-1), and the aforementioned home draw against River.

While the Ecuadorian side proved competitive in their first meeting, playing in Buenos Aires presents a different challenge. River’s depth, experience, and home-field advantage should prove decisive. Expect the Argentine giants to control the tempo and push for a win to secure their place in the next round. Prediction: River Plate to win based on superior quality and tournament pedigree.

River Plate to win with -1.0 Asian handicap 1.65