River Plate started the semifinal series of the Copa Libertadores last week against Atlético Mineiro with a defeat in Brazil, but this Tuesday seeks revenge. The Argentine team is the only representative from the country still in competition after defeating Talleres in the round of 16 and Colo Colo in the quarter-finals. Now they face Atlético Mineiro, led by Gabriel Milito, who eliminated the defending champion Fluminense and won 3-0 in the first match.
In this context, artificial intelligence was consulted about River's chances of advancing to the final of the tournament. "Predicting a sports outcome with certainty is complicated; football always surprises us," said the Gemini application. Although it considers River's task difficult, it mentioned that it is not impossible, highlighting that a perfect match and some luck could allow for a comeback. However, it reminded that football is unpredictable and anything can happen.
The AI assigned River between 3 and 4 chances out of 10 to overturn the series against Atlético Mineiro, considering the disadvantage of three goals and the solidity of the Brazilian team's defense. It explained that the significant goal difference makes the comeback a challenge, requiring an almost flawless performance and a bad day for the opponent.
Some factors that could increase River's chances according to the AI are the home advantage at the Monumental, where playing in front of their fans motivates the players; River's rich history in international competitions and epic comebacks; and the instability of football, where an early goal, a red card, or individual errors can change the course of the match.
