Football Result

Claudio Spinelli 24', 30'
Giuliano Galoppo 68'
Sebastián Driussi 74'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
38.2%
29%
32.8%
We were not sure.
Power Comparison in the League
0.501
0.578
Game Stats
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots
14
16
Possession
51%
49%
Fouls
8
13
Yellow Cards
2
5
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
3
7
Offsides
2
4
Saves
4
2
Team Formations
4-1-4-1
4-3-3


Location
Estadio Banco Guayaquil, Quito, Ecuador
2025-04-24 | Game Summary

In a thrilling CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match held at Estadio Banco Guayaquil, Independiente del Valle and River Plate battled to a 2-2 draw. Claudio Spinelli scored twice in the first half (24', 30') to give Independiente del Valle a comfortable lead. River Plate responded in the second half with goals from Giuliano Galoppo (68') and Sebastián Driussi (74'), salvaging a point on the road.
The match was fairly balanced in terms of possession, with Independiente del Valle holding a slight edge (51%) over River Plate (49%). However, River Plate had more shots (16) compared to Independiente del Valle (14), and also more shots on target (6) compared to the home team (4), indicating a slightly more attacking approach. River Plate accumulated more yellow cards (5) than Independiente del Valle (2), suggesting a more aggressive or perhaps more pressured performance.
The AI pre-game prediction favored an Independiente del Valle win, but the match ended in a draw, proving the unpredictability of football. The AI's prediction of a balanced game was accurate.
Independiente del Valle's form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, losses, and a draw in their recent matches. Their next game is against Universitario away, where they will need to improve their away form, considering their recent loss to Barcelona SC away in the Libertadores. Based on past matches, Independiente del Valle has played Universitario three times: winning twice, and losing once.
River Plate has also shown inconsistent form lately, mixing wins with draws. They face a crucial Superclásico against Boca Juniors in their next match. Recent form suggests Boca Juniors might be a tough opponent, as they have been on a winning streak in their domestic league. In head-to-head games, River Plate has been dominant. They will need to carry this historical dominance into the next Superclásico, which is expected to be a very intense clash.
This draw in the Libertadores adds to the narrative of both teams' recent struggles to maintain consistency. While Independiente del Valle failed to capitalize on their home advantage, River Plate displayed resilience to come back from a two-goal deficit. The result underscores the competitive nature of the CONMEBOL Libertadores. In this game, Independiente del Valle played in a 4-1-4-1, while River Plate played in a 4-3-3 formation.

2025-04-22 | Pre-game insights

On April 23, 2025, Independiente del Valle will face River Plate at the Estadio Banco Guayaquil in a crucial CONMEBOL Libertadores match. AI is predicting an Independiente del Valle victory, despite River Plate having a slightly stronger team rate (0.578 vs 0.501). The home team's win probability stands at 38.2%, edging out River Plate's 32.8%. However, a draw remains a significant possibility at 29.0%. Independiente del Valle's recent Libertadores form has been mixed, while River Plate, spearheaded by their prolific striker, is coming off a strong win in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Both teams will be looking to dominate in this important match to secure their position in the competition. River Plate's experienced midfielder will also be key to their playmaking strategy.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance