Stadium: Estádio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos
Arena: ( Santiago de Chile, Chile).
14.08.2025 03:30
Referee: Anderson Daronco
Universidad de Chile vs Independiente: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 August 2025
Two South American sides clash in the Copa Sudamericana 2025 Round of 16 as Universidad de Chile hosts Independiente de Avellaneda at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos. Universidad de Chile secured their spot after a 6-2 aggregate playoff win over Guaraní. The first leg ended in a whopping 5-0 victory while Universidad de Chile lost by 1-2 in the return leg. Independiente, on the other hand, finished top of Group A in the Sudamericana, and they are more than eager to move into the quarterfinals of the Sudamericana. The last time Independiente got to this stage of the Copa Sudamericana was in 2022, and they are more than ready to make history. The teams are good at scoring, and we can expect a game filled with goals. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
Claim Welcome BonusUniversidad de Chile: form and statistics
Form in all competitions: WLWLD
Universidad de Chile has been in strong form, losing only two games in their last nine games across all competitions. Their domestic form is quite incredible as they are second placed in the Chilean league with 12 wins, two draws, and three losses from a total of 17 league games played. Their last league game was against Union Espanola, and Universidad de Chile won that game by a 4-1 scoreline.
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.
Patrik Mercado has been a force to reckon with for Del Valle this season. He scored a brace in their 4-0 victory against Vasco da Gama, and he remains the team's top scorer in the Sudamericana. Assadi has been a force to be reckoned with at Universidad de Chile in the South American competition, with two goals to his name so far in the competition. Overall, the team has been solid this season both domestically and otherwise, and we are looking forward to an improved Universidad de Chile side on Thursday.
Universidad de Chile Lineup
Universidad de Chile Lineup
Álvarez’s 4-2-3-1 leverages Assadi’s flair and Lucas Di Yorios’ finishing, with Charles Aránguiz anchoring midfield.
Player to watch out for: Lucas Assadi
The 21-year-old forward has been electric, scoring two goals in the Copa Sudamericana this season.
� Universidad Del Valle starting lineup (4-4-2)
Castellón – Calderón, Hormazábal, Salomoni, Zaldivia – Díaz, Poblete, Altamirano, Charles Aranguiz — Lucas di Yorio, Lucas Assadi
👤 Head Coach: Gustavo Alvarez
Independiente: form and statistics
Form in all competitions: DLLLL
The Argentinian side is the direct opposite of their opponents, Universidad de Chile. Independiente are struggling, winless in their last five games across all competitions, including a 0-0 draw with River Plate in their most recent league game, and a 2-0 Copa Argentina loss to Belgrano. In the Argentine Primera División, they languish at the bottom of their league with two draws and two losses from four games, scoring just three goals and conceding five. Their away form is a big concern, with no wins in their last three road games, and it leaves us to worry about their survival for Thursday's encounter against Universidad de Chile.
In the Copa Sudamericana, they are a different team entirely. Surprisingly, Independiente finished top of Group A with a total of 16 points earned from a possible 18, with four wins and two losses from the six games played. They even scored the most goals in the Group with 16 goals scored and 6 conceded. It feels like they are a different team entirely when they step into the Sudamericana, but we are about to verify this assertion on Thursday.
Independiente Lineup
Coach Julio Vaccari faces challenges with Federico Vera and Luciano Cabral doubtful. Gabriel Ávalos’ goal threat and Federico Mancuello’s creativity are also needed to orchestrate plays from the midfield.
Player to watch out for: Diego Tarzia
The 34-year-old striker has three goals and two assists in the Sudamericana and is favored to score. He played all six group stage games in the Sudamericana, and he will be ready to make his mark on Thursday.
� Independiente starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Rodrigo Rey– Federico Vera, Kevin Lomonaco, Nicolas Freire, Facundo Zabala– Felipe Loyola, Rodrigo Fernandez, – Santiago Momtiel, Luciano Cabral, Walter Mazzantti – Matias Abaldo
� Head coach: Julio Vaccari
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Universidad de Chile vs Independiente: head to head statistics
This is the first-ever meeting between the two teams, and we are excited for what's to come. However, if you ask me i believe Universidad is more positioned to win this inagural match-up between the teams.
Universidad de Chile vs Independiente: Betting Tips & Odds
- No wins for Independiente in their last 5 meetings, and the option for Independiente to lose this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.74;
- More than 2.5 goals in 6 of Universidad de Chile’s last 7 games, and this option is available on the Betway bookmaker website at 2.37 odds;
- Independiente has conceded first in 5 of their last 5 games, and this option is available on the Bet365 bookmaker website at 2.08 odds;
- Some experts believe that Independiente will win because of their near-perfect record in the Copa Sudamericana, and this option is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 2.78 odds;
Universidad de Chile vs Independiente match prediction 14 August 2025
Universidad de Chile’s impressive home record at Estadio Nacional, where they’ve won five of their last six, and their attacking form, led by Assadi and Lucas di Yorio, give them a slight edge. Independiente is a shadow of itself with a very bad record in their last five games across all competitions. All pointers lead to a home win for Universidad de Chile, and we will align with that victory. Our first prediction is a win or draw and a total of over 1.5 goals for Universidad de Chile. Another prediction will be for Universidad de Chile to score first as their opponents, Independiente, are very bad defensively at the moment and have conceded a goal first in five of their last six meetings. Lastly, we might see a goal from the visitors due to their impressive form in the Group stage of the Sudamericana, and the spirit of the competition will propel them to get at least a goal.
Our match prediction is a Universidad de Chile win in either half for a coefficient of 1.93 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match is a win for Universidad de Chile for a coefficient of 2.74 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly, total of over 2.5 goals for 2.37 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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