South America - Copa Libertadores
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by Stephen Abiola in Copa Libertadores Picks
Brazilian giants Palmeiras will look to confirm their spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores when they host Universitario on Thursday night. Palmeiras are technically one leg into the quarters after routing their rivals 4-0 in the reverse fixture in Peru. Palmeiras were the better side throughout the night, scoring three first-half goals before Jose Manuel Lopez placed this game beyond Universitario's reach.
Universitario, meanwhile, will know that it's the end of the road for their participation in this year's edition. The Peruvians paid dearly for their lack of concentration in the first half, conceding a cheap penalty in the seventh minute. The talented Brazilians outplayed them in every aspect despite Universitario recording an impressive 47% ball possession. However, bowing out of the competition with an impressive away win will still be part of their agenda.
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Palmeiras vs Universitario Form
Palmeiras and Universitario Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 17, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Aug 14, 2025 - Copa Libertadores
Aug 10, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Aug 6, 2025 - Copa do Brasil
Aug 3, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jul 30, 2025 - Copa do Brasil
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 10, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Aug 6, 2025 - Copa do Brasil
Jul 26, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jul 20, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jul 16, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jul 4, 2025 - Club World Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 17, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Aug 14, 2025 - Copa Libertadores
Aug 3, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jul 30, 2025 - Copa do Brasil
Jul 23, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jun 23, 2025 - Club World Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 17, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Aug 14, 2025 - Copa Libertadores
Aug 9, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Aug 5, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 31, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 14, 2025 - Copa Libertadores
Aug 9, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 31, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 18, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jun 20, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 17, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Aug 5, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 6, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jun 25, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jun 15, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Palmeiras against Universitario : Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 14, 2025 - Copa Libertadores
May 27, 2021 - Copa Libertadores
Apr 21, 2021 - Copa Libertadores
Most goals and assists
Palmeiras
Universitario
F. Lopez
(8 Goals)
A. Valera
(11 Goals)
R. Rios
(5 Assists)
, 
J. Piquerez
(5 Assists)
J. Concha
(7 Assists)
Palmeiras and Universitario Stats in Copa Libertadores
Palmeiras - Universitario Key Points
- Palmeiras won four of their last five home games.
- The total goals went over 2.5 in five of the last seven Palmeiras matches.
- Palmeiras lost only once in their last eight matches.
- Palmeiras scored first in their last three meetings with Universitario.
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Our Palmeiras vs Universitario Prediction
The odds are against Universitario coming back into this fixture and making the quarterfinals. Palmeiras have been exceptional at home lately and will want to win this tie with as many goals as possible to boost the confidence of their players. However, Universitario can be encouraged by the Palmeiras defense, which hasn't kept a clean sheet in the last five matches. The Peruvians are also dangerous on the road, having won four of their previous five assignments. Still, they could suffer another blowout loss on Thursday if they get too adventurous in attack.
Our prediction for Palmeiras vs Universitario: Palmeiras to score over 2.5 goals.
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