Copa Sudamericana. Round of 16. First leg

Independiente Santa Fe vs River Plate

Independiente Santa Fe
Finished
Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 02:30 CET
River Plate

Match Preview

Football enthusiasts won't want to miss this one! Independiente Santa Fe hosts River Plate in a Copa Sudamericana. Round of 16. First leg showdown on Thursday, August 20, 2026, kick-off at 02:30. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Felix Brych referees. Conditions: Cool and dry, 12Β°C. Potential absences: Wagner (Independiente Santa Fe), Werner (River Plate). Head-to-head history: Independiente Santa Fe 0 - 4 River Plate (2025). Independiente Santa Fe 4 - 3 River Plate (2021). Independiente Santa Fe 2 - 1 River Plate (2025). Independiente Santa Fe 2 - 2 River Plate (2023). Independiente Santa Fe 4 - 2 River Plate (2024). Final score prediction: 2:2.

Post-Match Summary

The final whistle has blown at Home Arena. Independiente Santa Fe and River Plate delivered a memorable Copa Sudamericana. Round of 16. First leg clash, finishing 0:0. The result keeps fans talking and shapes the league standings going forward.

Fan Reactions (7)

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Michael R. Aug 18, 2026
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Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Midfield dominated completely! Expecting 3:2.

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Max M. Aug 18, 2026
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Dream match! Independiente Santa Fe and River Plate always deliver. Disappointing but we move on. Gonna be 3:1.

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Christian L. Aug 18, 2026
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My dad and I watch every Independiente Santa Fe game together. What a comeback! Our prediction: 0:2.

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Anna W. Aug 18, 2026
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Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Goalkeeper was a wall! Independiente Santa Fe to win 0:2.

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Bernd A. Aug 18, 2026
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If River Plate play like they did last week, they've got a chance. Legendary performance! Maybe 4:1?

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Max M. Aug 18, 2026
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Local derby vibes! Independiente Santa Fe vs River Plate never disappoints. That second half was insane! I'll go 3:0.

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Wolfgang N. Aug 18, 2026
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Watching from the pub on Aug 20 β€” pints and football! Totally deserved win! Calling it 3:0.