River Plate and Fluminense will face off in the MatchDay 5 of the Copa Libertadores.
River Plate is expected to have the ability to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities in the match. They are likely to control the game and create chances. On the other hand, Fluminense may find it challenging to score against a strong River Plate team. However, they should still have opportunities to create scoring chances of their own during the match.
River Plate enters this game following a 2-2 draw against Vélez Sarsfield in the Superliga.
In recent times, River Plate has struggled to maintain a strong defensive record. They have been unable to prevent their opponents from scoring in 5 out of their last 6 games, resulting in a total of 11 goals conceded. It is evident that there is room for improvement in their defensive performance, and addressing this aspect will be crucial for their upcoming matches.
Last 4 Games: Won: 1, Draw: 1, Lost: 2, Scored: 7, Conceded: 12, Clean Sheets: 0.
Fluminense will enter the game with confidence, having secured a 2-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino in Serie A.
In five out of the previous six games involving Fluminense, there has been a relatively low number of goals scored between them and their opponents. The average goals per game during this period stands at 1.5, with Fluminense averaging 0.33 goals per game. However, it remains to be seen if this trend will continue in the upcoming match.
Last 4 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 0, Lost: 1, Scored: 9, Conceded: 3, Clean Sheets: 1.
River Plate: Armani – Casco, Gonzalez, Diaz, Solari – Fernandez, Perez, De la Cruz, Barco – Beltran, Rondon.
Fluminense: Fabio – Xavier, Nino, Melo, Marcelo – Andre, Alexander – Arias, Ganso, Lima – Cano.
The match will be played at the Estadio Mâs Monumental.
June 8, 2023, 01:30 UK time.