What time is the Bragantino vs River Plate Copa Sudamericana match on May 1, 2026 and how can I watch it?

Match Details

Red Bull Bragantino hosts Argentine Primera División side River Plate in a Copa Sudamericana group stage encounter. The match is scheduled for 02:30 on Friday, May 1, 2026. River Plate is seeking a win to strengthen its position at the top of Group H.

How to Watch

The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS. Multiple sources in the headlines timeline confirm beIN SPORTS as the official broadcaster for this Copa Sudamericana fixture.

Team Form and Recent Results

Bragantino enters the match after a 1-0 home defeat to Palmeiras in Série A, though they controlled the game with 60% possession. River Plate won their last outing 3-1 at home against Aldosivi, with goals from Giuliano Galoppo, Facundo Colidio, and Kendry Paez. In Copa Sudamericana action, Bragantino defeated Blooming 3-2 at home, while River won 1-0 away at Carabobo FC.

Confirmed Lineups

Bragantino will field a 4-2-3-1 formation with Cleiton Schwengber in goal and Isidro Pitta leading the attack. River Plate will use a 4-4-2 setup with Santiago Beltran as goalkeeper and the strike partnership of Facundo Colidio and Maximiliano Salas. River's key midfield doubts surrounded Kendry Páez and Juan Meza, with injuries to Quintero and Driussi affecting selection options.