Copa Libertadores, Matchday 6, Group Stage (Group H), River Plate hosts Deportivo Táchira in the final round.
River Plate started the new season with two resounding victories against Central Córdoba (3:0) and Belgrano (3:0), but they were sensationally knocked out of the Argentine Cup on penalties by Temperley (1:1). In the Copa Libertadores, they are progressing undefeated and looking superb.
The visitors from Colombia, Deportivo Táchira, are in a dire situation. They sit at the bottom of the standings and are practically out of the competition. Defeating River Plate on their home ground seems almost fantastical. However, they might play more freely, knowing they have nothing to lose.
The teams have faced each other three times: River Plate has one win (2:0), and two matches ended in a draw (2:2, 0:0).
I believe the hosts will definitely take the win here, but it's hard to predict the exact score. Essentially, they have already secured their place in the next stage, so they don't have to exert themselves. I'll take Hand2(+3) at 1.50. I think River Plate won't score many.
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