South America - Copa Libertadores
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by Stephen Abiola in Copa Libertadores Picks
Universitario versus Palmeiras is the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Round of 16 on Thursday night. Universitario will be looking to steal the march in this South American contest after edging their way through the group stage. The Peruvians drew 1-1 with River Plate in Matchday 6 of Group B to qualify with eight points and edge out Independiente, who had an inferior goal difference. They'll need to put up a more reassuring performance on Thursday night.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, is among the favorites to lift the trophy this season. The Brazilians were on fire in their group assignments, sweeping aside all their rivals in Group G. They were the only team to get the maximum points in the group stages of this competition. Palmeiras will be looking to dig deep and reclaim the trophy, having lifted the title in 2020 and 2021, respectively. A win against Universitario de Deportes could send a serious message to their rivals.
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Universitario vs Palmeiras Form
Universitario and Palmeiras Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 9, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Aug 5, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 31, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 26, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 18, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
Jul 12, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
May 22, 2025 - Liga 1 Perú
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
May 27, 2025 - Copa Libertadores
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
Aug 3, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jul 30, 2025 - Copa do Brasil
Jul 26, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jul 23, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
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
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 3, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jul 30, 2025 - Copa do Brasil
Jul 23, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Jun 23, 2025 - Club World Cup
Jun 1, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
May 18, 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Universitario against Palmeiras : Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
May 27, 2021 - Copa Libertadores
Apr 21, 2021 - Copa Libertadores
Most goals and assists
Universitario
Palmeiras
A. Valera
(10 Goals)
F. Lopez
(6 Goals)
J. Concha
(7 Assists)
R. Rios
(5 Assists)
Universitario and Palmeiras Stats in Copa Libertadores
Universitario - Palmeiras Key Points
- The total goals went over 2.5 in the last two Universitario vs Palmeiras clashes.
- Both teams scored in three of the last five Universitario matches.
- Both teams scored in the last six Palmeiras matches on the road.
- The total goals went over 2.5 in two of the last three Palmeiras matches.
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Our Universitario vs Palmeiras Prediction
Universitario will come into this matchup as the +370 betting favorites as they look to stun the Brazilians. They are in excellent form, having won eight of their last 10 matches. Universitario is also excellent when playing at home, winning six of the previous seven matches. They'll want to capitalize on the visitors' recent struggles after Palmeiras won only once in their last four matches. However, Palmeiras have been excellent this season. They reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup before losing 2-1 to English side Chelsea. Their form in the group stage of this competition also reveals that they could be the team to beat. A 2-1 win for Palmeiras is our pick.
Our prediction for Universitario vs Palmeiras: Both teams to score.
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