Universitario de Deportes
- Universitario de Deportes have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Universitario de Deportes are bottom of Group B with 1 point after 2 games.
- Javier Rabanal has implemented a 3-5-2 system that focuses on controlling the ball and the centre of the field and overloading the wing-backs with wide movement.
- Universitario de Deportes have struggled at home in the Copa Libertadores.
Nacional
- Jorge Bava has a pragmatic style and has instilled defensive solidity and structure.
- That structure allows Nacional to transition quickly and attack in a rapid counter-attacking style.
- Nacional are a tough team to beat away from home, drawing 1, winning 1 and losing 1 in their last 3 away games.
- Nacional lead Copa Libertadores Group B with 4 points after 2 matches.
Key Players
- Alex Valera
- Has scored 2 goals in his last 5 appearances for Universitario de Deportes.
- Is a genuine attacking threat for his team.
- Sebastian Coates
- Has 2 goals in 2 Copa Libertadores games for Nacional.
- Provides a big presence in attack for his side.
Betting Insights
- Universitario de Deportes have been poor at home in the Copa Libertadores, losing their only home game and conceding 2 goals.
- Nacional have been resilient away in the Copa Libertadores, earning a draw and conceding only once in their sole away match.
- Sebastian Coates' early scoring gives Nacional an edge in a group that doesn’t have many goals.
Prediction
- Expect Nacional to win, but Universitario de Deportes will score.
- Anticipate over 2.5 goals in the match.
