International cups are a highlight for most teams. Both Athletico PR and River Plate are looking forward to this Copa Libertadores fight to decide who advances from the 8th Finals.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Athletico and River Plate.
River Plate have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Athletico PR form and stats
Last season, Athletico's Copa Libertadores journey ended in the 8th finals against Boca Juniors.The story so far in the Serie A for Athletico PR at their home stadium is 5 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats. On the other hand, in the Copa Libertadores, Athletico PR has performed like this (both home and away): 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. The team is doing great wherever they are playing as Athletico has won four games in a row. The Sport Recife match was the last time out without a victory. The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here.
The Athletico supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Santos in Serie A and win 1-0. Before that match, a Serie A win away at Atletico Mineiro.
The manager P. Autuori de Mello will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Palmeiras in only four days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Athletico PR here in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (10 from 12 games). Athletico have only conceded 9 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
River Plate form and stats
River's mission in Copa Libertadores last season failed in the finals.Total Copa Libertadores statistics for River Plate: 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. The away team travel with confidence. Not since the Estudiantes game have they lost an away game, meaning River has taken points from 22 away matches in a row.
River play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-0 victory visiting Banfield. Ahead of that match was the victory versus Godoy Cruz at their stadium, the result 1-0.
There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the River manager M. Gallardo as the team has another away game coming up in only four days, this time against Rosario Central.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last two meetings): Athletico won one game, zero matches ended with a draw and River Plate has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / oneTop Goalscorers
  R. de Souza 4 goals | C. Ferreira de Souza 3 goals | C. Alves Cardoso 2 goals |
Athletico PR missing players
River Plate missing players
| Athletico PR | River Plate | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Won | W | 9 | 16 | ||
| 5 | 4 | Drew | D | 3 | 4 | ||
| 12 | 5 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | ||
| 23 | 10 | Scored | S | 30 | 53 | ||
| 26 | 9 | Conceded | C | 16 | 25 | ||
| 92% | 86% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 48% | 36% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 84% | ||
| 28% | 14% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 64% | 60% | ||
| 16% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 29% | 24% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 21% | 16% | ||
| 40% | 29% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 48% | ||
| 32% | 43% | Clean Sheets | C S | 43% | 44% | ||
| 36% | 43% | Failed to Score | F T | 7% | 8% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.2 | 2.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 2.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 6 | ||
| 324 | 161 | Total Shots | T S | 181 | 337 | ||
| 88 | 48 | Shots on Target | S O | 60 | 130 | ||
| 26% | 21% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 40% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Flamengo | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 39 |
| 2 | Atletico Mineiro | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 38 |
| 3 | Internacional | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
| 5 | Palmeiras | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 34 |
| 6 | Santos | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 34 |
| 7 | Gremio | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 33 |
| 8 | Fluminense | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 32 |
| 9 | Athletico PR | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -2 | 28 |
| 10 | Bahia | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 20 | -6 | 28 |
| 11 | Bragantino | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 26 |
| 12 | Sport Recife | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -9 | 25 |
| 13 | Fortaleza | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 25 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | -5 | 25 |
| 15 | Ceara | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | -5 | 24 |
| 16 | Atletico GO | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -8 | 24 |
| 17 | Vasco da Gama | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 23 |
| 18 | Coritiba | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 31 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 23 | -11 | 20 |
| 19 | Botafogo | 20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -5 | 20 |
| 20 | Goias | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 | -12 | 15 |