Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors are unbeaten at home in Copa Libertadores Group D (1 win, 1 draw from 2 matches) conceding just 1 goal, but have failed to win their last two home matches (1 draw, 1 loss).
Universidad Catolica
- Universidad Catolica are unbeaten in their last 2 away matches in Copa Libertadores Group D (2 wins).
- Universidad are in superior form to Boca, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost just 1 of their last 5 in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
Boca won that encounter 2-1 on the road to put themselves in a strong position in the group, but poor overall form has seen their lead slip in recent weeks, with El Xeneize winning just 1 of their last 5 in all competitions (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses).
Boca Juniors
- Claudio Ubeda has tried to keep things simple for his side recently, setting up a compact 4-4-2 with a compact midfield block and measured transitions into the attacking third when space opens up.
- Lautaro Blanco is the playmaker behind the front two and has been a key man in Copa Libertadores Group D, assisting 3 goals in 5 appearances.
- The true danger man for Boca recently has been Milton Gimenez, who has scored 3 goals in his last 5 appearances.
Universidad Catolica
Zampedri is the main striker and has scored 3 of Universidad’s last 4 Copa Libertadores goals, making him their biggest threat by a considerable distance.
Betting Insights
- They have won both of their away games in Copa Libertadores Group D, scoring 2.00 goals per game and are a worthy favorite at 8.2 to beat Boca here.
- Both sides possess some attacking talent and have been guilty of lapses at the back lately, so Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes are also recommended.
Prediction
We’re backing Catolica for the win and we feel that there is some value in a high-scoring game in this group top vs third clash.
