Deportivo La Guaira vs Independiente Rivadavia prediction 21.05.2026 | Copa Libertadores
Deportivo La Guaira
Kick off:
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Independiente Rivadavia
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4.82
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3.32
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1.83
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- Competition: Copa Libertadores
- Date: Thursday, 21st May 2026
- Kickoff: 23:00 UK / 00:00 CEST
- Venue: Estadio Olimpico de la UCV (Caracas)
This week, the best South American teams will meet in another intriguing Copa Libertadores tie. In Caracas, Deportivo La Guaira will welcome Argentinian Independiente Rivadavia in the match that means much more to the hosts. Can Deportivo La Guaira triumph and get closer to the next phase? Let's find the best betting option.
Deportivo La Guaira vs Independiente Rivadavia Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Independiente Rivadavia
4 : 1
Deportivo La Guaira
Copa Libertadores
The only H2H match between these two teams was a few weeks ago, when Independiente Rivadavia won 4-1 in Mendoza. The Argentinian team ended with xG 3.34, while the guests had only 0.26, so anything other than Independiente's victory would feel pretty unfair.
Deportivo La Guaira team overview
Deportivo La Guaira have another good season. In the Venezuelan Apertura, they still have a chance to end up in the final, while in the Copa Libertadores, Deportivo La Guaira collected three points from four matches and have high hopes for the final two group rounds. However, the team from Caracas has five draws in a row across all competitions, and to fulfill their goals, they have to beat somebody. In the most recent outing, Deportivo La Guaira played 0-0 at home against Universidad Central. The visitors had significantly better goal-scoring opportunities, but the hosts defended well and secured another point.
Deportivo La Guaira's biggest problem is their problems in offense. Although they are scoring goals pretty regularly, they still scored only seven goals in the last nine matches. Luckily, Deportivo La Guaira's defense is working excellently and remains their biggest strength.
Deportivo La Guaira could have a full squad for the upcoming tie against Independiente Rivadavia. Juan Perdomo is the only one with injury problems, but even he could recover on time for Thursday.
Last matches of Deportivo La Guaira
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Deportivo La Guaira
1 : 1
Portuguesa FC
Primera Division
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Puerto Cabello
1 : 1
Deportivo La Guaira
Primera Division
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Independiente Rivadavia
4 : 1
Deportivo La Guaira
Copa Libertadores
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Trujillanos
0 : 1
Deportivo La Guaira
Primera Division
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Bolívar
1 : 1
Deportivo La Guaira
Copa Libertadores
Deportivo La Guaira lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Christopher Varela
Defenders
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16
Luis Casimiro Pena
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24
Guillermo Ortiz
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5
Martin Gianoli
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20
Jorge Gutierrez
Midfielders
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6
Carlos Faya
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15
Miguel Gonzalez
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13
Rommell Ibarra
Forwards
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18
Yackson Rivas
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36
Flabian Londono
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7
Jose Ali Meza
Independiente Rivadavia team overview
Independiente Rivadavia were excellent in the regular part of Apertura this season. They ended at the top of their group. However, Independiente Rivadavia ended their path to the trophy already in the 1/8 final, after a 2-1 home defeat against Union de Santa Fe. That hosts were probably a slightly better team, and they deserved at least a draw, but their inefficiency cost them that time.
In the Copa Libertadores, Independiente Rivadavia are in an excellent position. They are at the top of their group with five points more than the next team in the standings, Bolivar, and it would be a miracle if the Argentine team doesn't secure the first position.
Like Deportivo La Guaira, Independiente Rivadavia also have some problems with the attack. They scored only three goals in their last three matches.
Ramiro Macagno is injured, and he should be the only one who will not travel to the duel in Caracas.
Last matches of Independiente Rivadavia
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Independiente Rivadavia
1 : 2
Unión Santa Fe
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Independiente Rivadavia
1 : 1
Fluminense
Copa Libertadores
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Aldosivi
1 : 1
Independiente Rivadavia
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Independiente Rivadavia
4 : 1
Deportivo La Guaira
Copa Libertadores
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Independiente Rivadavia
5 : 1
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Independiente Rivadavia lineup
Goalkeeper
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30
Nicolas Bolcato
Defenders
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36
Ezequiel Bonifacio
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42
Sheyko Studer
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40
Ivan Villalba
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14
Luciano Gomez
Midfielders
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25
Jose Florentin
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43
Fabrizio Sartori
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5
Tomas Bottari
Forwards
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10
Matias Fernandez
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9
Alex Arce
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22
Sebastian Villa
Prediction
Both these teams are scoring goals pretty regularly. Deportivo La Guaira scored at least one goal in six of the last seven matches. On the other hand, Independiente Rivadavia scored in 15 of the previous 16 games. Also, a few weeks ago, the Argentinian team won 4-1 in the only H2H match. We should expect another game with goals on both sides in the upcoming clash.
3 Reasons why we should expect both teams to score in this match
- Deportivo La Guaira scored at least one goal in six of the last seven matches
- Independiente Rivadavia scored in 15 of the previous 16 games
- Independiente Rivadavia won 4-1 in the last H2H match with Deportivo Rivadavia
Main prediction Deportivo La Guaira - Independiente Rivadavia
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
2.20
Deportivo La Guaira vs Independiente Rivadavia standings in Copa Libertadores
| Group C | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independiente Rivadavia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 3 | +5 | 10 |
| 2 | Club Bolívar | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 4 | Deportivo La Guaira | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 3 |