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As Boca Juniors prepare to host Universidad Católica in the Copa Libertadores on May 28, 2026, both teams will look to enhance their standings in this crucial match. Boca Juniors, despite only winning one of their last five matches, are favored at home. Their tactical game relies heavily on a strong defensive structure and a rapid transition to attack, which will be key against Universidad Católica.
On the other hand, Universidad Católica arrives with slightly better form, securing two victories in their last five encounters. They will likely employ a possession-based strategy, looking to control the midfield and create goal-scoring opportunities through patient buildup play. This might challenge Boca’s defensive lines, especially if they’re unable to capitalize on their home advantage.
Bookmakers currently favor Boca Juniors with odds of 1.43 for a home win, reflecting a 62.8% probability from predictive models for a victory. Meanwhile, Universidad Católica, at 7.72 odds, faces a tougher challenge, with a 12.8% chance of an upset.
Ultimately, while Boca Juniors are expected to perform well at home, the match remains unpredictable given the recent form of both sides. Fans can anticipate an exciting encounter with potential fireworks in the Copa Libertadores.
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| Boca Juniors 66% |
Draw 21.9% |
Uni Católica 12.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of Copa Libertadores Boca Juniors: 5.44% U. Catolica: 1.34%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.43 | 4.51 | 7.64 | |
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1.43 | 3.95 | 8.3 | |
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1.44 | 4.43 | 8.2 | |
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1.4 | 4 | 7.5 | |
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1.43 | 4.41 | 7.69 |
Latest Results
| 19.05.26 Boca Juniors – Cruzeiro MG – 1:1 09.05.26 Boca Juniors – Huracán Buenos Aires – 2:3 ET 05.05.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Boca Juniors – 1:0 02.05.26 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – Boca Juniors – 1:2 28.04.26 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 1:0 |
21.05.26 Universidad Católica – Barcelona Guayaquil – 2:0 16.05.26 Deportes Limache – Universidad Católica – 0:2 10.05.26 Universidad Católica – Deportivo Ñublense – 1:1 06.05.26 Universidad Católica – Cruzeiro MG – 0:0 03.05.26 Universidad de Concepción – Universidad Católica – 2:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 07.04.26 Universidad Católica – Boca Juniors – 1:2 |
Standings
Group Stage
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ ✔ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11:2 | 9 | 13 |
| 2 | Ind. Medellin | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:10 | -4 | 7 |
| 3 | Estudiantes L.P | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Cusco | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4:9 | -5 | 1 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coquimbo ✔ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | Deportes Tolima | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | U. de Deportes | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 5 |
| 4 | Nacional | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:9 | -3 | 5 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia ✔ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:5 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | Bolivar | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:5 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 5 |
| 4 | La Guaira | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5:10 | -5 | 3 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | U. Catolica | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:4 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2:8 | -6 | 3 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Corinthians ✔ | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 6 | 11 |
| 2 | Platense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 7 |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | -2 | 5 |
| 4 | Penarol | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 3 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Cerro Porteno ✔ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4:2 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | Sporting Cristal | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | -1 | 6 |
| 4 | Junior | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | -3 | 4 |
Group G
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Mirassol ✔ | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | LDU Quito ✔ | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 2 | 9 |
| 3 | Lanus | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | -5 | 6 |
| 4 | Always Ready | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
Group H
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Rosario Central ✔ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9:0 | 9 | 13 |
| 2 | Ind. del Valle ✔ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:6 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | Universidad Central ✔ | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | -5 | 6 |
| 4 | Libertad Asuncion | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4:12 | -8 | 0 |
Copa Libertadores Outrights
1. Flamengo RJ: 3.58 (22.85%)
2. Palmeiras: 5.06 (16.13%)
3. Cruzeiro: 8.5 (9.61%)
4. Corinthians: 9.25 (8.83%)
5. Boca Juniors: 15 (5.44%)
6. Fluminense: 16 (5.1%)
7. Rosario Central: 18.5 (4.41%)
8. Independiente del Valle: 24 (3.4%)
9. Estudiantes L.P.: 26 (3.14%)
10. LDU Quito: 26 (3.14%)
11. Ind. Rivadavia: 27.5 (2.97%)
12. Mirassol: 27.5 (2.97%)
13. Junior W: 41 (1.99%)
14. Cerro Porteno: 43.5 (1.88%)
15. Coquimbo: 60.25 (1.36%)
16. U. Catolica: 61 (1.34%)
17. Platense: 66.5 (1.23%)
18. Ind. Medellin: 93.5 (0.87%)
19. Deportes Tolima: 96 (0.85%)
20. Universitario de Deportes: 101 (0.81%)
21. Bolivar: 101 (0.81%)
22. Santa Fe: 126 (0.65%)
23. Sporting Cristal: 451 (0.18%)
24. Deportivo La Guaira: 2626 (0.03%)
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