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Atlético Mineiro - River Plate: forecast for the Libertadores Cup match
Atletico Mineiro will host River Plate on October 23 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. Will the "roosters" be able to gain an advantage at home and keep their chances of reaching the final, or will the "millionaires" take a serious step towards the main match of the tournament today? In the forecast, we have analyzed in detail what weaknesses and strengths the teams have and selected the most reliable bets. What choice should you make?
Command Analysis
Atletico MG
BrazilCurrent form
Atletico Mineiro is not having its strongest season in the Brazilian Serie A, occupying only ninth place in the table after 29 rounds. Gabriel Milito team is eight points behind the Copa Libertadores zone, with a game in hand - the prospects of finishing in the top six are becoming increasingly illusory. At the same time, the "roosters" recently secured a place in the final of the Brazilian Cup, a victory in which will allow them to play in the main club tournament of South America, and also reached the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores.
Disqualifications and injuries
Saracho, Bernard and Kadu are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Atletico Mineiro have not lost in their last five matches – two wins and three draws
- Atletico Mineiro have won four of their last five home games
Probable line-up : Mendes – Rubens, Lianco, Battaglia, Saravia – Scarpa, Vera, Otavio – Hulk, Diverson, Paulinho.
River Plate
ArgentinaCurrent form
River Plate, like its current opponent, is having a very poor season in the national championship. In 18 rounds of the Argentine Super League, Marcelo Gallardo team has only scored 26 points, with which it currently occupies eighth place in the table, already 11 points behind the leader Velez. At the same time, the "millionaires" are quite successful in the Libertadores Cup - after winning the group, River Plate confidently dealt with Talleres and Colo Colo.
Disqualifications and injuries
Allendro and Santana are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- River Plate have not won in their last three matches – two draws and a loss
- River Plate have lost their last two matches to Atletico Mineiro
Tentative line-up : Ledesma – Bustos, Pessella, Pires, Acuña – Simon, Krenevitter, Fernandez, Lanzini, Colidio – Borja.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Three of Atletico Mineiro last six matches have ended with this score
11.00Atletico Mineiro to score in first half
In four of Atletico Mineiro last five matches, this bet has been successful
2.49River Plate to score in first half
Atletico Mineiro have conceded in the first half in their last three matches
3.05Tip and bets
Atletico Mineiro has clearly lacked stability during the season, but has managed to improve recently, and in important matches the "roosters" are able to pull themselves together and play quality matches - reaching the final of the Brazilian Cup is a good confirmation of this. It is obvious that today the hosts will be set only for victory and are maximally motivated - without an advantage in the home match at the "Monumental" there will be nothing to count on. River Plate has not been so good and stable lately, Atletico Mineiro is quite capable of winning at home.
We believe that the hosts have a better chance of winning. Forecast - Asian handicap (0) on Atletico Mineiro . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.61
Bet on total
The match is of exceptional importance for both sides and it is unlikely that open football will be expected from the first minutes. At the same time, Atletico Mineiro will most likely be forced to open up and improve as the match progresses, the hosts need to gain an advantage at any cost. River Plate is very vulnerable in defense, but at the same time knows how to play on the counterattack, and the guests are quite capable of responding.
Bet - total over two goals. This bet is offered for 2.17
Bet on corners
Atletico Minero are the favourites and will clearly play first at home – the hosts should win confidently on corners.
The bet is Atletico Mineiro to win on corners. This bet is offered for 1.99
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