Prediction: Santa Fe vs River Plate – Copa Sudamericana – 13/08/2026

13 August 2026 - 01:30
01:30
Copa Sudamericana
South America
Santa Fe
Santa Fe
VS
River Plate
River Plate
Preview
Santa Fe will face River Plate in the Copa Sudamericana on August 13, 2026. The match will take place at 21:00 BST (British Summer Time) on a Thursday. Santa Fe is currently ranked in the tournament table with points after games, while River Plate is ranked with points after games. Santa Fe has been in good form lately, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. They have been unbeaten in their last four games, with a convincing 3-0 win over Caracas in the Copa Sudamericana being a highlight. In their last match, they drew 2-2 with Once Caldas in the Liga BetPlay. River Plate, on the other hand, has struggled in their last five matches, with one win and four defeats. They have been inconsistent, with a 1-0 loss to Tigre in the Argentine Primera División being a low point. However, they did manage to beat Caracas 3-1 in the Copa Sudamericana, with a goal difference of +2. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from their recent performances and claim all three points in this crucial Copa Sudamericana match.

Santa Fe

Fulltime Result

River Plate
home
33.97%
draw
29.46%
away
36.57%
Santa Fe will face River Plate in the Copa Sudamericana on 13/08/2026. Our experts believe that this match promises to be intense, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory. Santa Fe comes into this game on a high note, having won their last four matches in a row, including a 2-0 victory over Boyacá Chicó in the Liga BetPlay and a 2-0 win over Unión Magdalena in the Copa Betplay. They have also drawn 2-2 against Once Caldas in the Liga BetPlay and won 3-0 against Caracas in the Copa Sudamericana. In contrast, River Plate has struggled in their last five games, losing to Tigre 1-0 in the Argentine Primera División, falling 1-0 to Rosario Central, and 1-0 to Gimnasia La Plata, as well as losing 1-0 to Barracas Central and 3-1 to Aldosivi in the Copa Argentina. Santa Fe's recent form has been impressive, with their last five games showing a mix of victories and draws. They have won four of their last five games, with the only defeat coming in the Liga BetPlay against Rionegro Águilas 2-1. In contrast, River Plate has struggled to find consistency, with their last five games showing a mix of losses and draws. Our experts believe that Santa Fe has a slight advantage going into this match, given their recent form and victories in the Liga BetPlay and Copa Betplay. However, River Plate cannot be counted out, as they have a strong team and have performed well in the past. The probability of a draw is estimated to be around 29.46%, making this a balanced match. As for key players, there is no information available on any players being injured or missing the game. Both teams can count on all their players. There are also no rumors about this match that have been reported on the internet. In conclusion, this match promises to be an intense and closely contested battle between two strong teams. Our experts believe that Santa Fe has a slight advantage, but River Plate cannot be counted out. The outcome of this match is far from certain, and it will be exciting to see how it plays out.

Santa Fe

Double Chance

River Plate
draw_home
63.43%
draw_away
66.03%
home_away
70.54%
Our statistical model recommends a Double Chance bet on River Plate for the game against Santa Fe, considering this a moderate risk bet.

Santa Fe

Both Teams To Score

River Plate
yes
44.91%
no
55.09%
Our experts believe that there is a low probability of both teams scoring in the match between Santa Fe and River Plate. In the last five games, Santa Fe scored a total of 10 goals, while River Plate found the net 7 times. Based on recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.

Santa Fe

Santa Fe x River Plate Last matches


River Plate
Santa Fe

25%

Draw

50%

River Plate

25%

Average statistics (latest matches)
Average goals 1
Both teams score 25
Goals scored(time 1) 0.5
Goals scored(time 2) 0.5
Over 2,5 25
Under 2.5 75
05/04/2018 - Copa Libertadores
0 - 0
04/05/2018 - Copa Libertadores
0 - 1
07/05/2021 - Copa Libertadores
0 - 0
20/05/2021 - Copa Libertadores
2 - 1

Santa Fe

Total results

River Plate
4 matches
1
wins
/
2
draws
/
1
wins
1 wins (25%)
2 draws (50%)
1 wins (25%)

Recent form
Santa Fe
Wins
4/6 (66.67%)
Draws
1/6 (16.67%)
Losses
1/6 (16.67%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 2.67
Both score 33.33%
Goals scored 2
Goals conceded 0.67
Over 2,5 50
Less 2,5 50
Copa Sudamericana - 24/07/2026
Liga BetPlay - 26/07/2026
Copa Sudamericana - 31/07/2026
Liga BetPlay - 03/08/2026
Copa Colombia - 06/08/2026
Liga BetPlay - 08/08/2026
River Plate
Wins
0/6 (0%)
Draws
1/6 (16.67%)
Losses
5/6 (83.33%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 2
Both score 33.33%
Goals scored 0.5
Goals conceded 1.5
Over 2,5 33.33
Less 2,5 66.67
Club Friendlies 1 - 03/07/2026
Copa Argentina - 18/07/2026
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - 25/07/2026
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - 29/07/2026
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - 02/08/2026
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - 08/08/2026

Latest news and statistics from Santa Fe

Santa Fe is gearing up for the 8th finals stage of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana against River Plate, having accumulated 10 points after 4 games. The Colombian side has been in impressive form, with a recent run of four consecutive victories in domestic competitions. Their last five games have seen them secure wins against Boyacá Chicó and Unión Magdalena, while drawing against Once Caldas and suffering a defeat to Rionegro Águilas. This momentum is expected to carry over into the Copa Sudamericana, where they will face a tough challenge from River Plate. Our experts believe that Santa Fe's recent form and experience in the competition will give them a slight advantage, but River Plate's strength and determination will make for a closely contested match. The 8th finals stage is set to be an intense and thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Latest news and statistics from River Plate

River Plate is gearing up for the 8th finals stage of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana against Santa Fe, with a current ranking of and 15 points after 8 games. The team's recent form has been a subject of interest, with a mixed bag of results in their last five matches. In their Argentine Primera División campaign, River Plate suffered a 1-0 defeat against Tigre, followed by a 0-1 loss to Rosario Central. They also faced setbacks against Gimnasia La Plata and Barracas Central, losing 1-0 and 0-1 respectively. However, their Copa Argentina encounter with Aldosivi ended in a 1-3 defeat. These results suggest that River Plate is struggling to find consistency in their performances. Despite this, the team has shown glimpses of promise, and their preparation for the 8th finals stage of the Copa Sudamericana against Santa Fe will be crucial. River Plate's management and coaching staff will need to analyze their recent form and make the necessary adjustments to boost the team's morale and performance. In the lead-up to the match, River Plate's players will be looking to put their recent setbacks behind them and focus on the task at hand. They will need to draw upon their collective experience and skills to overcome the challenges posed by Santa Fe and progress to the next stage of the competition. With the 8th finals stage just around the corner, all eyes will be on River Plate as they prepare to face Santa Fe in what promises to be an exciting encounter.

Where to watch Santa Fe X River Plate ?

Santa Fe
latest line-ups
River Plate
Lineup
1.
Andrés Mosquera
13.
Helibelton Palacios
18.
Emmanuel Olivera
35.
Kevin Balanta
24.
Jeison Angulo
16.
Dani Torres
6.
Kilian Toscano
77.
Jáder Obrian
19.
Nahuel Bustos
8.
Omar Fernández
11.
Hugo Rodallega
Lineup
Santiago Beltrán
41.
Gonzalo Montiel
29.
Nicolás Otamendi
30.
Lucas Martínez Quarta
28.
Francisco Ortega
3.
Aníbal Moreno
6.
Tobías Andrada
50.
Joaquín Freitas
35.
Ángel Correa
10.
Tomás Galván
26.
Lucas Beltrán
18.
Bench
7.
Jhojan Torres
9.
Franco Fagúndez
10.
Alexis Zapata
12.
Weimar Asprilla
14.
Luis Palacios
17.
Maximiliano Lovera
32.
Christian Mafla
40.
Martín Palacios
Bench
Lautaro Rivero
13.
Fausto Vera
15.
Rafael Santos Borré
19.
Giovanni González
20.
Juan Cruz Meza
24.
Lautaro Pereyra
25.
Facundo González
31.
Ezequiel Centurión
33.
Valentín Lucero
43.
Lucas Silva
44.

Standings Santa Fe x River Plate

Group C Group Stage
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
6
3
3
0
6
1
5
12
.
2
6
3
1
2
8
6
2
10
.
3
6
2
2
2
7
7
0
8
.
4
6
1
0
5
5
12
-7
3
Group A Group Stage
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
6
2
4
0
6
3
3
10
.
2
6
2
3
1
8
5
3
9
.
3
6
2
3
1
6
5
1
9
.
4
6
0
2
4
2
9
-7
2
Group H Group Stage
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
6
4
2
0
9
3
6
14
.
2
6
3
1
2
12
5
7
10
.
3
6
3
0
3
6
5
1
9
.
4
6
0
1
5
3
17
-14
1
Group D Group Stage
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
6
1
5
0
6
5
1
8
.
2
6
1
4
1
8
6
2
7
.
3
6
1
4
1
6
5
1
7
.
4
6
1
3
2
3
7
-4
6
Group F Group Stage
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
6
4
1
1
11
5
6
13
.
2
6
3
2
1
8
3
5
11
.
3
6
1
2
3
4
10
-6
5
.
4
6
0
3
3
1
6
-5
3
Group G Group Stage
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
6
4
1
1
10
6
4
13
.
2
6
3
1
2
10
6
4
10
.
3
6
2
1
3
7
9
-2
7
.
4
6
0
3
3
2
8
-6
3
Group E Group Stage
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
6
5
1
0
15
5
10
16
.
2
6
2
3
1
9
9
0
9
.
3
6
2
2
2
11
9
2
8
.
4
6
0
0
6
3
15
-12
0
Group B Group Stage
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
.
1
6
3
1
2
8
6
2
10
.
2
6
2
2
2
5
7
-2
8
.
3
6
1
4
1
10
7
3
7
.
4
6
2
1
3
6
9
-3
7
#: position
team: team
P: played
W: wins
D: draws
L: losses
GF: goals for
GA: goals against
GD: goal difference
Pts: points
#8th Finals
#Play-offs

Santa Fe vs River Plate FAQ

Santa Fe vs River Plate when?

The match between Santa Fe and River Plate will take place on 13/08/2026. Don't miss this great game and the chance to bet on it!

Santa Fe vs River Plate what time?

The game between Santa Fe and River Plate will start at 01:30 Brasília time on 13/08/2026.

Santa Fe vs River Plate who won?

We don't know who will win the duel between Santa Fe and River Plate, and that's why we love football. However, our experts believe that betting on the victory of team River Plate can be a moderate risk choice.