Independiente Santa Fe vs River Plate predictions, Aug 12, 2026

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As Independiente Santa Fe prepares to host River Plate on August 12, 2026, in the Copa Sudamericana, both teams find themselves at pivotal points in their respective campaigns. Independiente Santa Fe comes into the match with a positive momentum, having secured victories in 2 of their last 4 matches. Their recent form suggests a team gaining confidence, which may provide a tactical advantage at home.

Conversely, River Plate struggles with a run of 5 matches without a win. This downturn has raised concerns about their defensive stability and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Still, River Plate’s storied history and tactical acumen cannot be overlooked, as they often rise to the challenge in high-stakes matches.

Current bookmakers’ odds favor River Plate slightly, reflecting their historical prowess, albeit with an away disadvantage. The predicted final score of 1:1 highlights the potential for a tightly contested match, emblematic of both teams’ current form. While Independiente Santa Fe thrives on home support, River Plate’s resilience could yield a surprising turnaround. Ultimately, both teams face significant tests that could shape their trajectories in the tournament.

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Santa Fe 29.3%

Draw 28.6%

River Plate 42.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Copa Sudamericana River Plate: 9.17% Santa Fe: 2.51%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.20	3.25	2.20
	3.27	3.32	2.20
	3.15	3.15	2.25
	3.46	3.39	2.29	Watch and Bet
	3.24	3.37	2.21
	3.05	3.25	2.19

Latest Results

05.08.26 Independiente Santa Fe – Unión Magdalena – 2:0 02.08.26 Independiente Santa Fe – Once Caldas – 2:2 30.07.26 Caracas FC – Independiente Santa Fe – 0:3 26.07.26 Rionegro Águilas – Independiente Santa Fe – 2:1 23.07.26 Independiente Santa Fe – Caracas FC – 2:0

02.08.26 River Plate – Rosario Central – 0:1 29.07.26 Gimnasia La Plata – River Plate – 1:0 25.07.26 River Plate – Barracas Central – 0:1 17.07.26 River Plate – CA Aldosivi – 1:3 03.07.26 Flamengo RJ – River Plate – 2:2

Facts

First leg.

Santa Fe is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).

River Plate has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Santa Fe may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

River Plate could have a small edge in this match.

The teams have not played against each other recently.

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

1/16-finals

1	Boca Juniors	O’Higgins	1 : 1, 1 : 0
2	Bye	Recoleta
3	Bolivar	Gremio	1 : 0, 3 : 2
4	Bye	Sao Paulo
5	Santa Fe	Caracas	3 : 0, 2 : 0
6	Bye	River Plate
7	Ind. Medellin	Vasco	0 : 1, 2 : 2
8	Bye	Olimpia Asuncion
9	Sporting Cristal	Bragantino	0 : 1, 0 : 0
10	Bye	Atletico-MG
11	Universidad Central	Santos	2 : 4, 1 : 4
12	Bye	Macara
13	Nacional	Tigre	2 : 1, 0 : 3
14	Bye	Montevideo City
15	Lanus	Cienciano	0 : 4, 2 : 0
16	Bye	Botafogo RJ

1/8-finals

1	Boca Juniors	Recoleta
2	Bolivar	Sao Paulo
3	Santa Fe	River Plate
4	Vasco	Olimpia Asuncion
5	Bragantino	Atletico-MG
6	Santos	Macara
7	Tigre	Montevideo City
8	Cienciano	Botafogo RJ

Quarter-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8

Semi-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4

Final

1

TBD #1

TBD #2

Copa Sudamericana Outrights

1. River Plate: 6.9 (9.17%)

2. Racing Club: 7 (9.04%)

3. Sao Paulo: 7.3 (8.67%)

4. Boca Juniors: 7.7 (8.22%)

5. Botafogo RJ: 9 (7.03%)

6. Atletico-MG: 9.3 (6.81%)

7. Gremio: 10 (6.33%)

8. Bragantino: 10.2 (6.21%)

9. Santos: 11.8 (5.36%)

10. Lanus: 15 (4.22%)

11. Vasco: 16.2 (3.91%)

12. Olimpia Asuncion: 23.8 (2.66%)

13. Tigre: 25 (2.53%)

14. Santa Fe: 25.2 (2.51%)

15. Montevideo City: 30 (2.11%)

16. Bolivar: 34 (1.86%)

17. Club Nacional: 34 (1.86%)

18. Ind. Medellin: 34 (1.86%)

19. Sporting Cristal: 34 (1.86%)

20. Olimpia: 35 (1.81%)

21. America De Cali: 41 (1.54%)

22. Caracas: 51 (1.24%)

23. O Higgins: 67 (0.94%)

24. Cienciano: 93.4 (0.68%)

25. Macara: 96.2 (0.66%)

26. Recoleta: 100 (0.63%)

27. Carabobo: 501 (0.13%)

28. Universidad Central: 501 (0.13%)

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