River Plate v Red Bull Bragantino Prediction: 6/4 for River to run wild

River Plate have won three and drawn one of their four Copa Sudemericana group games and will top the group if they win this fifth clash against Red Bull Bragantino.

The Brazilian outfit has won two and lost two of their four games so far and face stiff competition from Colombian side Carabobo for progression to the knockout stages so this is a big clash for both teams.

River Plate v Red Bull Bragantino Tips Summary

Best Bet - River Plate to win @ 6/4
Alternative Bet - Sebastian Driussi to score at any time @ 9/4
Bet Builder - Juninho Capixaba to be booked, Gonzalo Montiel to be booked & Under 3 goals @ 9/1

River Plate v Red Bull Bragantino Prediction

Best Bet: River Plate to win @ 6/4

River Plate are set to face Belgrano in the Argentine Primera Division final this weekend but they should still be too strong for Red Bull Bragantino in this Copa Sudamericana clash, even if they choose to rotate.

The visitors have lost four of their last seven games, including a 1-0 defeat to these opponents in the reverse fixture, and they look likely to come up short once more against a rock-solid defensive unit.

River Plate have won seven of their last 10 games in all competitions and a large factor in that has been their defensive record as they have conceded just five goals in normal time of those 10 matches.

Los Millonarios have also won eight of their last 11 home games within 90 minutes, with another penalty-shootout success in that run, and can get the better of a Bragantino side who have lost four of their last six on the road.

Alternative Bet: Sebastian Driussi to score at any time @ 9/4

Sebastian Driussi has been a clinical striker throughout his career and River Plate are now the team benefitting from the forward’s impressive record.

The 30-year-old has scored seven goals in 17 games in all competitions, including two in two games in this competition and is worth siding with to extend that run.

River Plate v Red Bull Bragantino Bet Builder Tip

• Juninho Capixaba to be booked
• Gonzalo Montiel to be booked
• Under 3 goals
  
  Pays 9/1

Juninho Capixaba has been a crucial part of Red Bull Bragantino’s squad this season but he often falls foul of the referee and is a tempting price to pick up a caution in this clash. The Brazilian has been booked seven times in 14 league starts and could pick up another.

Gonzalo Montiel’s attacking endeavours for River Plate mean that he can be caught high up the field and has been booked four times in 14 league games as a result, he looks a prime card candidate in this one too.

River Plate have made low-scoring games a habit, conceding just twice in four Copa Sudamericana matches, so take the under to land again.

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Key Match Stats

• River Plate have won 11 of their last 15 matches.
• Eight of River Plate’s last 11 games have gone under 2.5 goals.
• Both teams to score has landed in just two of Red Bull Bragantino’s last seven matches.
• Red Bull Bragantino have only won three of their last 11 away games.
• Five of River Plate’s last nine matches have finished 1-0.
• River Plate won the Copa Sudamericana back in 2014.

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