Lanus vs Universidad de Chile Prediction for the Match on October 31, 2025

Lanus vs Universidad de Chile: Prediction and odds on the Match on 31 October 2025

Chilean giants Universidad are set to travel to Argentina to host Argentine sensation Lanus at the iconic Estadio Ciudad de Lanue Julio Martinez in what promises to be a thrilling Copa Sudamericana semifinal return leg clash. Both sides are in good form, and they head into the tie, brimming with hope and confidence. This makes it a back-to-back semifinal qualification for Lanus in the Copa Sudamericana, and they’ll hope to see this through to the end this time around and secure a coveted qualification to the finals of the Copa Sudamericana. 

The Chileans advanced past Alianza Lima in the Quarterfinals on a 2-1 aggregate scoreline. Lanus, on the other hand, advanced past Fluminense in the Quarterfinals by 2 goals to one. Both teams are meeting for the fourth time in this competition, and we can expect drama and goals from this encounter. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Lanus: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: DWWWD

Lanus head into this game on the back of a 2-2 draw in their first leg encounter against Universidad de Chile. Castilo put his team two goals up in the 29th minute of the first half, but they were pegged, and the game eventually ended in a 2-2 draw. Yorio pulled one back in the 63rd, before Aranguiz equalized in the last minute of the game to make it a 2-2 draw.

Lanús is hoping to break the jinx in their campaign in last year’s Copa Sudamericana, where they made it to the semi-finals but eventually got knocked out by Cruzeiro by a single goal margin in the semifinals. This season, Lanús has enjoyed a solid campaign in the Copa Sudamericana so far, finishing top of Group G with an unbeaten run. They recorded three wins and three draws, scoring nine goals and conceding just four along the way. In the Round of 16, the Granate faced Central Córdoba and looked in danger after losing the first leg 1-0. But they fought back with a 1-0 win in the return leg before winning in the penalty shootout to secure back-to-back quarterfinal appearances.

They secured back-to-back semifinal qualifications in the Copa Sudamericana after eliminating the Brazilian sensation Fluminense 2-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. The team is in really good shape, with three consecutive victories and an unbeaten record in their last eight games across all competitions. Domestically, Lanús sits 3rd in Liga Profesional de Fútbol Group B, with 8 wins, 2 draws, and three losses from the 13 games played in Group B. 

Lanus Lineup

Coach Mauricio has a big problem on his shoulders, and it's on his long list of injuries. Pellegrino is likely to proceed with the typical 4-2-3-1 formation, with Rodrigo Castillo leading the charge, alongside key midfielders down the flanks. 

Player to watch out for: Rodrigo Castillo

26-year-old Rodrigo Castillo has been in incredible form for Lanus this season. He scored a brace in the first leg against Universidad de Chile and has also scored six league goals already. 

🔖 Lanus starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Losada – Morgantini, Canale, Munoz, Marcich – Medina, Cardozo – Ramiro Carrera, Eduardo Salvio,Moreno – Castillo

👤 Head coach: Mauricio Pellegrino

Universidad de Chile: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: LDWDW

What an amazing game it was for Universidad de Chile in the first leg against Lanus. They came back from two goals down to secure a well-deserved draw in a game they almost lost. Lanus scored two goals in 4 minutes within the first 29 minutes of the first half, but Yorio pulled one back in the 63rd, before Aranguiz equalized in the last minute of the game to make it a 2-2 draw. 

Universidad de Chile has been in strong form, losing only four games in their last thirteen games across all competitions. Their domestic form is quite incredible, as they are fifth-placed (positioned for a Copa Sudamericana qualification) in the Chilean league with 13 wins, three draws, and eight losses from a total of 24 league games played. They lost to Universidad de Catolica in their last league game by a 1-0 score.

Universidad de Chile crashed out of the Copa Libertadores after finishing third in Group A, amassing just 10 points from a total of 18. They secured three wins with a draw, and two losses. Their third-place finish in Group A earned them a playoff spot against Guarani, which they took by the horns and annihilated Guarani in a 6-2 aggregate. 

They advanced to the quarterfinals, where they faced Alianza Lima, and advanced through to the semis by a 2-1 aggregate scoreline. Assadi has been a force to be reckoned with at Universidad de Chile in the South American competition, with four goals to his name so far in the competition. He scored the first goal in their 2-1 home win against Universidad de Chile. Overall, the team has been solid this season both domestically and otherwise, and we are looking forward to an improved Universidad de Chile side in the return leg.

Universidad de Chile Lineup

Álvarez’s 4-2-3-1 leverages Assadi’s flair and Lucas Di Yorios’ finishing, with Charles Aránguiz anchoring midfield. Assadi proved himself once again, scoring the only goal in their 2-1 win over Alianza Lima in the return leg of the Quarterfinals.

Player to watch out for: Lucas Assadi

The 21-year-old forward has been electric, scoring four goals in the Copa Sudamericana this season.

🔖 Universidad Del Valle starting lineup (4-4-2)

Castellón – Calderón, Hormazabal, Salomoni, Zaldivia – Poblete, Charles Aranguiz — Fabian Hormazabal, Javier Altamirano, Lucas Assadi —Nicolas Guerra

👤 Head Coach: Gustavo Alvarez 

Lanus vs Universidad de Chile: head to head statistics

The teams have met twice, and it was in the knockout stages of the 2023 Copa Sudamericana. Lanus won the first leg by a landslide (4-0), while Universidad de Chile won the return leg by a 1-0 scoreline.

Lanus vs Universidad de Chile: Betting Tips & Odds

• No losses for Lanus in their last 9 games across all competitions, and the option for Lanus to win this game is offered on the BetWay bookmaker website for odds of 1.90;
• No losses for Universidad de Chile in 4 of their last 5 games across all competitions, and the option for Universidad de Chile to win this game is offered on the BetWay bookmaker website for odds of 1.98;
• More than 2.5 goals in two of their last three meetings, and the option for more than 2.5 goals is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 2.25;

Lanus vs Universidad de Chile match prediction 31 October 2025

Lanús head into this clash full of confidence, unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions and playing some of their best football of the season. They had the advantage heading into the first leg, but lost focus and were pegged in the return leg. Their opponents, Universidad de Chile, are also in fine form, going five games with only one defeat and showing plenty of resilience. While both sides are flying high, Lanús look the stronger of the two and are favorites to come out on top, or at the very least, avoid defeat. We should also see goals from both teams. 

Our match prediction is a win or draw for Lanus and a total of over 1.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.66 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is a second-half total of over 1.5 goals, for a coefficient of 2.39 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, both teams to score for 2.02 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.