River Plate vs Universitario Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

River Plate were up against Universitario in the Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores on May 28. They played out a 1-1 draw.

The deadlock was broken on the 36th minute when Facundo Colidio found the net, tipping the balance in River Plate's favor. This was followed by a goal from Jairo Concha, setting the final scoreline at 1-1.

The spotlight turns to the field where the upcoming encounter sees River Plate and Universitario square off once more, 2 months after the previous Copa Libertadores Group Stage meeting which River Plate won 0-1. River Plate head into this encounter off the back of a defeat to Platense on May 20, hoping to recover their form.

In their last match, Universitario, on the other hand, emerged victorious against Sporting Cristal, giving them confidence as they approach this game.

This Copa Libertadores Group Stage encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for River Plate and Universitario throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. River Plate’s offensive unit, crafted under Marcelo Gallardo’s leadership, has leaned on Franco Mastantuono and Miguel Angel Borja, their main scorer, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. River Plate’s top scorer in Copa Libertadores Group Stage, Driussi, has three goals this season, while Quarta has been their leading creator in the competition with two assists. Adding further support are Facundo Colidio, Gonzalo Montiel and Ignacio Fernandez, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Jairo Concha and Alex Valera have been pivotal for Universitario’s attack, under Jorge Fossati’s guidance, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Valera has already scored one goal in Copa Libertadores Group Stage this season, with Concha leading their creative tally in the league with one assist. Universitario’s attacking depth is further showcased by Edison Flores, Jose Rivera and Jose Carabali, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for River Plate - Universitario in real time.

River Plate kicked off the game with Franco Armani, Marcos Acuna, Lucas Martinez Quarta, German Pezzella, Fabricio Bustos, Kevin Castano, Enzo Perez, Ignacio Fernandez who got substituted by Manuel Lanzini on the 62nd minute, Facundo Colidio who got substituted by Miguel Angel Borja on the 75th minute, Sebastian Driussi and Franco Mastantuono as starters, with Conan Ledesma, Milton Casco, Federico Gattoni, Rodrigo German Aliendro, Santiago Simon, Gonzalo Tapia, Ian Martin Subiabre, Manuel Lanzini, Pity Martinez, Giuliano Galoppo, Matias Kranevitter and Miguel Angel Borja on the bench.

Universitario's starting eleven were Sebastian Britos, Jose Carabali, Matias Ezequiel Di Benedetto, Williams Riveros, Cesar Inga, Andy Polo who got substituted by Hugo Ancajima on the 90th minute, Jairo Concha who got substituted by Jairo Velez on the 86th minute, Rodrigo Urena, Martin Perez Guedes who got substituted by Jorge Murrugarra on the 75th minute, Edison Flores who got substituted by Diego Churin on the 86th minute and Alex Valera who got substituted by Jose Rivera on the 75th minute, with Jose Calderon, Miguel Vargas, Gustavo Dulanto, Paolo Reyna, Rafael Guzman, Hugo Ancajima, Jorge Murrugarra, Gabriel Costa, Sebastian Flores, Jairo Velez, Diego Churin and Jose Rivera on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 2.12 - 0.25
• Ball Possession: 68 - 32
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 0
• Total Attempts: 22 - 5
• Shots On Target: 10 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 0
• Shots in the Box: 13 - 1
• Shots from Outside the Box: 9 - 4
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 7
• Corners: 7 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 24 - 12
• Saves: 1 - 9
• Free Kicks: 7 - 11
• Offsides: 0 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 166 - 100
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 123 - 54
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 32 - 6
• Tackles: 13 - 17
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 12
• Total Crosses: 19 - 10
• Successful Crosses: 10 - 1
• Interceptions: 11 - 6
• Clearances: 13 - 34

Head-to-head

They met only once since April 2025. They met on April 3, 2025, in the Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores, where River Plate secured a 0-1 victory. Overall, River Plate hold a stronger head-to-head record against Universitario in recent meetings.

This season in Copa Libertadores Group Stage, River Plate have recorded three wins, three draws, and zero losses in six matches, scoring thirteen goals at an average of 2.17 per match and conceding seven at a rate of 1.17 per match. In Copa Libertadores Group Stage, Universitario have played six matches, winning two, drawing two and losing two, netting four goals (0.67 per match) and conceding four (0.67 per match).

Recent Form

River Plate’s previous game resulted in a loss against Platense., while Universitario's most recent outing ended in a win against Sporting Cristal. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, River Plate have claimed ten victories, suffered one defeat, and drawn nine times, while Universitario have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing three.

Live Standings

As always, Copa Libertadores Group Stage's live standings are availble and updated in real time. River Plate occupy 5th spot with twelve points in six matches, while Universitario occupy 6th spot with eight points in six matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between River Plate and Universitario in real time. You can watch the goals by Facundo Colidio and Jairo Concha as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of River Plate - Universitario are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.