Coquimbo Unido
- Coquimbo Unido and Universitario de Deportes both enter Friday’s game on the back of contrasting form, with the visitors in better shape (W3, L2) and enjoying a two-game winning streak, while the hosts are struggling to find form (W2, D1, L2).
- Hernan Caputto has set up his Coquimbo Unido side to be disciplined, compact and tough to break down, especially at home, and then look to pounce on counters with their pace and directness.
Universitario de Deportes
- Universitario de Deportes have been playing a more modern, possession-based style of football since Jorge Araujo took charge.
- Their recent performances have seen the team control the game tempo through the ball, switching the play well and pressing in numbers.
Head-to-Head
- Coquimbo Unido are priced at 2.15 to beat Universitario de Deportes in the home match-up, following their 2-0 away win in the reverse fixture two weeks ago.
- The hosts are yet to win at home in this campaign; they drew their only home fixture and conceded 1 goal.
- Universitario de Deportes have failed to score in their only away game in the Copa Libertadores campaign so far.
Betting Insights
Both sides will fancy their chances of nicking a result in this fixture, and at a similar price, so we’ll take Both Team to Score - Yes at 2.03 and Over 2.5 goals at 2.45 .
Coquimbo Unido
Cristian Zavala is the main target man for Coquimbo Unido in the attacking third, registering 1 goal in 3 Copa Libertadores appearances so far.
Universitario de Deportes
Alex Valera is Universitario de Deportes’ leading goalscorer in the Copa Libertadores with 1 goal in 3 appearances , so he will be a focal point once again.
Prediction
Coquimbo Unido hold the edge after their recent 2-0 win in the reverse fixture; backing Both Team to Score - Yes and Over 2.5 goals as the main plays.
