A big Sudamericana night is coming to the Estadio Más Monumental. Round 5 in Group H brings River Plate and Red Bull Bragantino together with plenty still to play for. The numbers hint at a tight, high-quality game, and Sofascore will have live Sofascore Ratings, match momentum and event-by-event coverage.

Form guide by the numbers

– River have been tidy and efficient in the group so far: 5 goals scored, only 2 conceded and 2 clean sheets across four matches. They average 57% possession and complete 81% of passes.
– Bragantino arrive with the group’s liveliest attack. They have 9 goals from 80 shots, 33 on target, and 16 big chances created. The finishing has been a touch wasteful with 12 big chances missed, but the volume is there.
– Shot maps matter. River split their efforts almost evenly from inside and outside the box (23 inside, 25 outside), while Bragantino lean heavily into the penalty area (53 of 80 shots inside).
– On average Sofascore Rating so far, Bragantino hold a small edge (6.95) over River (6.80).

Where this game could tilt

– Wide service vs box defending looks key. Bragantino have attempted 84 crosses at an excellent 39% accuracy and win 56.6% of aerial duels. River’s aerial duels sit at 48.9%.
– That said, River’s back line has been mean. They have allowed just 10 shots on target and only 12 shots inside the box. Clearances are piling up too, led by Lautaro Rivero and Germán Pezzella.
– Transitions could swing it. River are clinical on the break with 4 fast breaks and 2 goals. Bragantino have more breaks (7) but just 1 goal from them.

Players to follow on Sofascore

– Juan Fernando Quintero is River’s creative metronome in this competition. He leads the team in expected goals contribution among active creators, has 3 big chances created, 7 shots and 4 on target, plus 1 assist.
– Maxi Meza adds punch from midfield with 1 goal and a 7.4 Sofascore Rating in his appearance.
– On the flanks and at full back, Fabricio Bustos has combined industry and end product: 10 tackles, 1 assist and 111 accurate passes. Pezzella’s penalty-box work stands out with 26 clearances.
– Up front, Maximiliano Salas has chipped in with a goal, while Kendry Páez and Tomás Galván have contributed key passes and ball progression.

Odds and the man with the whistle

– Markets suggest a near pick’em. Full-time prices currently read Home 31/20, Draw 2/1, Away 2/1. On the Asian handicap (0), River are a slight favorite at 31/40 against Bragantino at 11/10.
– Referee Gustavo Tejera brings a firm pocket. Across 259 matches he has shown 1304 yellows and 37 straight reds. Discipline could matter, especially with River (12 yellows, 2 reds) and Bragantino (10 yellows, 2 reds) already walking a fine line in the group.
– Set plays may be a decider. Bragantino’s 23 corners and strong crossing output meet River’s organised box defending and high clearance count.

With Group H tight and a massive crowd behind them, River aim to keep things compact and strike when it opens up. Bragantino’s tempo and delivery from wide areas make them dangerous throughout. Follow live on Sofascore for real-time Sofascore Ratings, stats and all key moments from Buenos Aires.