River Plate vs LDU Quito: Preview, predictions and how to watch Copa Libertadores 2020 today

Argentine giants River Plate will clash with Ecuadorian side LDU Quito in an electrifying Matchday 6 game of the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 at Estadio Libertadores de America today. It will be the second meeting between these two teams in this editions of the South American competition, with Liga taking a 3-0 home win in their previous encounter. The winner of today's clash will finish at the top of the Group D standings. Check out everything there is to know about this exciting game, such as the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch it.

River will have the perfect chance to steal the 1st spot off Quito’s hands. The difference is now two points and whoever wins this clash will win the group, too. The Argentinian team has yet to start the new season of the Argentine Primera Division, having played only friendly matches and the Libertadores for the last month.

As for LDU, they have been playing the Ecuadorian Serie A since August, so the picture looks very favorable for them. The 2008 Libertadores champions are doing a terrific job this season, leading Group D of the competition with 12 points.

River Plate vs LDU Quito: Match information

Date: Tuesday, 20 October, 2020
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Libertadores de America, Avellaneda, Buenos Aires

River Plate vs LDU Quito: Storylines

River Plate are looking for revenge after losing the 2019 Libertadores final against Flamengo in just three minutes, starring in one of the craziest meltdowns in the history of the competition. They want to make it clear that they’re ready to challenge anybody who steps in their way to the title and LDU could be their first victim.

The Ecuadorian team is surprising everybody this year, even taking down Brazilian powerhouse Sao Paulo 4-2 last month. They know they already made history in the competition over 10 years ago and Los Albos want to do the same this year but their rivals won’t be that easy to beat, especially playing ‘at home.’

How to watch or live stream online River Plate vs LDU Quito in the U.S.

This game will define the winner of the group. Naturally, nobody would want to miss it. It’ll be broadcasted by Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT in the US.

River Plate vs LDU Quito: Prediction and odds

Despite Quito having a good moment, having played more games than River, the Millionaires are seen as the favorite to take this match. FanDuel gives the Argentine side -220 odds, +500 to the visitors while a tie would result in a +310 payoff.