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Universitario vs Barcelona SC: Prediction and odds on the Match on 15 May 2025
Prediction for round 5 of the Copa Libertadores match, which will occur on May 15th between Universitario and Barcelona SC. Universitario won the first leg encounter by a slim margin. It was a tough game, but they ended up victorious. The teams are level on points with four points to their name, and this game might just be the decider of their fate in the Libertadores this season. It’s a fight to the end, and we are excited for all of it. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Universitario SC (4th)
Universitario is having an amazing run in the Peruvian league as they currently top the Liga Apertura. It has spiraled downhill since their first league defeat to Cusco. Cusco overpowered Universitario by two goals to nil, and it was the start of something terrible as they also suffered yet another defeat in succession to Alianza Atletico in their last league game. Universitario had two players sent off in that game, which eventually ended in a narrow 0-1 home defeat. However, they still stand strong at the top of the league with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses from 11 games played.
In the Copa Libertadores, Universitario had a rough start with two consecutive losses in their first two group B games, but they seem to be slowly gaining momentum as they’ve not lost since those first two league defeats. Their first group B game against River Plate was a tough one, which ended in a 0-1 defeat. Their second group game against Del Valle ended in a 1-0 defeat, but they put those failures behind them and secured a shocking victory against Barcelona SC. The game ended in a 0-1 victory for Universitario, with the 30-year-old Flores scoring the only goal of the game for Universitario. Last time out was against Del Valle, and it ended in a 1-1 draw.
Universitario: Lineup
Manuel Baretto will field his regular 5-3-2 formation, which he has fielded in his last two league games and even in their last Libertadores game. Flores is in superb form, and he will lead the attack alongside Alex Valera, while Williams Riveros will captain the squad.
🔖 confirmed lineup ( 5-3-2):
Britos — Aldo Corzo, Dulanto, Williams Riveros, Inga, Hugo Ancajima— Velez, Murrugarra, Concha, — Flores, Rivera
👤 Head Coach: Manuel Barreto
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Barcelona SC (3rd)
Barcelona SC remains unbeaten in their last four league games, the most recent was a 2-2 draw against Universidad Catolica. Felipe Caicedo converted a penalty from the spot to give Barcelona the much-needed draw. The league game before this draw was a 2-1 victory over Vinotinto Fitbit Club in a game in which Cortez scored a brace. This incredible form has put Barcelona SC at the top of the Ecuadorian Serie A with only two losses and 8 wins, and a draw from the eleven games played so far.
In the Copa Libertadores, they’ve had a fair performance as they are third placed in group B with only a single point behind second place Del Valle. Barcelona has not had the best run in the Libertadores, and we believe Thursday's game is very crucial to their future in the competition. Their first game was against Del Valle, and it was Carrabali’s 5-minute strike that gave them the all-important victory. Their second game in group B was against River Plate, and they both settled for a draw as neither could find the net, although Sebastian lost a penalty for River Plate, which goalkeeper Contreras saved. They lost their third group game at home against Universitario by a narrow 0-2 defeat. They were rather unlucky in that game as they dominated the game but were not clinical in goal. In their fourth and most recent game against River Plate, Barcelona had a very good game, but tiny moments of brilliance made the difference in the 2-3 defeat to River Plate.
Barcelona SC: Probable Lineup
This game is very important for Segundo Castillo and his boys, and I believe he’ll go all out in attack with Cortez leading the attack alongside Rivero and Carabali on the defense line. Rivero got a goal against River Plate the last time out.
🔖 confirmed lineup ( 4-1-3-2):
Contreras — Carabali, Arreaga, Vallecilla, Pineida, — Trindade— Castillo, Souza de Almeida, Corozo, — Cortez, Rivero
👤 Head Coach: Segundo Castillo
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Their last 3 meetings produced 2 victories for Barcelona, a win for Universitario. Universitario won their first leg encounter by a slim goal margin, and we think Barcelona will try to avoid a repeat on Thursday.
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Universitario vs Barcelona SC: Betting Tips & Odds
- Universitario won their first leg encounter, and the option for Universitario to win this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.19;
- Their last three meetings have produced less than three goals, and the option for less than three goals here is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 1.44 odds;
- Some experts believe that Barcelona will get their revenge, and this option is offered in the 1xbet bookmaker at 3.58 odds;
Universitario vs Barcelona SC match prediction 15 May 2025
The hosts stole the show in the first leg and eventually won the game by a narrow 0-1 scoreline. A closer look at that game will reveal a lot of things about the intensity of the game, the game produced 8 yellow cards, a pattern that I think will continue in the return leg on Thursday. Both teams need the win, and they both cannot allow the other to have it. Expect a rough game with over (4.5) cards. We will also see less than 2.5 goals in this game, as this has been the case in their last three meetings, and the teams will be careful with attacking.
Our match prediction is a total of under 9.5 corners for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match is a win or draw for Universitario and a total of under 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.85 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly, A first-half draw for 1.90 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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