Atletico Mineiro vs River Plate: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch the 2021 Copa Conmebol Libertadores quarter-finals in the US today

Atletico Mineiro and River Plate play today at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto in Belo Horizonte for their second leg of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores 2021 quarter-finals fixture. The hosts are coming to this match with a 1-0 advantage thanks to their victory at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires last week, but the Argentine side coached by Marcelo Gallardo has experience in turning around results. Here, check out everything there’s to know about this match for the South American tournament, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.

In the Brazilian Serie A, Atletico Mineiro won 2-0 on Saturday against Palmeiras. Cuca’s team has been very reliable, as they are first in their domestic league winning their last five matches. Now, they want to reach the semifinals with a win at home.

On the other hand, River also had a successful weekend as they beat Velez Sarsfield 2-0 at Monumental Stadium. Now, Marcelo Gallardo’s men have to stay on track to turn around the fixture in Brazil, after a tough patch in all competitions.

Atletico Mineiro vs River Plate: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
Time: 8:30 PM (ET).
Location: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Atletico vs River Plate: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM

Atletico Mineiro vs River Plate: Storylines

With the current Copa Libertadores format, River Plateand Atlético Mineiro will meet each other for the second time, after their encounter last week in which the Brazilians claimed a 1-0 win with a goal from Ignacio Fernandez, who isn’t going to be available this time due to receiving a red card.

Before this edition, they faced each other twice in the semifinals of the 1978 edition, with both sides claiming a win. First, El Millonario won at home 1-0 with a goal from Juan José López. Then, Atletico Mineiro defeated River with a goal from Marinho.

How to watch or live stream Atletico Mineiro vs River Plate in the US

The game between Atletico Mineiro and River Plate for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores 2021 quarterfinals will be broadcasted in the US by Fanatiz. As well as by beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

Atletico Mineiro vs River Plate: Odds and predictions

Oddsmakers in the US have already made their predictions for this match. According to DraftKings, Atletico Mineiro are the favorites with odds of +135, while River Plate have odds of +225. A tie would result in a +210 payout.