Carabobo vs River Plate LIVE goals and score from Copa Sudamericana on beIN SPORTS

Carabobo and River Plate face off in a crucial clash for the top spot in Copa Sudamericana 2026 Group H. Find out team form, kickoff time, stadium details, and where to watch the match LIVE on beIN SPORTS.

Carabobo FC host River Plate this Thursday, May 7, at the Polideportivo Misael Delgado Stadium in Valencia, Venezuela, for Matchday 4 of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana Group H. The broadcast begins at 8:20 PM ET / 5:20 PM PT, and the match will be shown LIVE on beIN SPORTS.

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How Carabobo arrive

The Venezuelan side enters this clash with high expectations. Managed by Daniel Farías, Carabobo currently sit second in Group H with 6 points, just one behind leaders River Plate.

Carabobo have already secured important wins against Bragantino (1-0) and Blooming (2-0), with their only defeat in the tournament coming against River Plate in Buenos Aires. Now, they will look to take advantage of their home crowd and earn a crucial result in the race for qualification.

This will also be their final home match of the group stage before difficult trips to Bolivia and Brazil. Players such as Edson Tortolero, Maurice Cova, and Yohandry Orozco have played key roles for a team that has stood out for its defensive solidity and efficiency in decisive moments.

How River Plate arrive

Meanwhile, Eduardo Coudet’s side arrives in Venezuela unbeaten and leading Group H with 7 points. River opened their campaign with a draw against Blooming in Bolivia before earning back-to-back 1-0 victories over Carabobo and Bragantino to take control of the group.

Since Coudet’s arrival in March 2026, River Plate have lost just one official match and have developed a clear identity built around possession and control.

However, with the Argentine Torneo Apertura playoffs also approaching, Coudet decided to rotate several key players for this trip, resting names such as Gonzalo Montiel, Marcos Acuña, and Facundo Colidio.

Even so, River travel confidently after their impressive away win against Bragantino in Brazil.

A decisive match for the top spot

Group H is entering a crucial stage, and this match could heavily impact the battle for direct qualification to the Round of 16.

River Plate lead the standings with 7 points, while Carabobo are right behind with 6, meaning a victory for either side could dramatically shift the group dynamics.

Both teams have impressed defensively throughout the competition, conceding only one goal in three matches while keeping two clean sheets each. As a result, a tense and tactical battle is expected in Valencia.