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As Nacional Montevideo prepares to host Universitario de Deportes in the Copa Libertadores on May 20, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing matchup given both teams’ recent performances. Nacional has struggled lately, securing only 1 win in their last 5 matches, which could impact their confidence heading into this fixture. In contrast, Universitario de Deportes has slightly better form, recording 2 victories in their recent outings, hinting at a more stable momentum.
Nacional Montevideo will look to leverage their home advantage at Estadio Gran Parque Central, where they typically exhibit strong tactical discipline and pressing play. However, their recent inconsistency may pose a challenge against the visitor’s structured counter-attacking strategy, which has been effective in their recent wins.
According to bookmakers, the odds favor Nacional with a 1.96 on home turf, reflecting a perceived edge based on historical performance. Our model predicts a 47.8% chance of a home win, a 28.6% chance of a draw, and a 23.1% chance of an away win. Ultimately, while Nacional has the advantage of playing at home, both teams will need to capitalize on their respective strengths to secure a crucial victory in this continental clash.
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| Nacional 48.6% |
Draw 28.2% |
Uni de Deportes 23.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.94 | 3.34 | 4.14 | |
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1.92 | 3.25 | 3.95 | |
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1.96 | 3.43 | 4.16 | |
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1.91 | 3.2 | 3.9 | |
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1.94 | 3.37 | 4.07 |
Latest Results
| 10.05.26 Nacional Montevideo – CA Cerro – 4:0 06.05.26 Deportes Tolima – Nacional Montevideo – 3:0 03.05.26 Albion Montevideo – Nacional Montevideo – 3:2 29.04.26 Universitario de Deportes – Nacional Montevideo – 4:2 25.04.26 Nacional Montevideo – Danubio FC – 1:2 |
11.05.26 Sport Boys Association – Universitario de Deportes – 0:0 07.05.26 Coquimbo Unido – Universitario de Deportes – 2:1 03.05.26 Juan Pablo II College FC – Universitario de Deportes – 1:4 29.04.26 Universitario de Deportes – Nacional Montevideo – 4:2 26.04.26 Universitario de Deportes – Alianza Atlético – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.04.26 Universitario de Deportes – Nacional Montevideo – 4:2 14.01.15 Nacional Montevideo – Universitario de Deportes – 2:1 |
Standings
Group Stage
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Ind. Medellin | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Cusco | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Deportes Tolima | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Coquimbo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | U. de Deportes | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Nacional | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | -3 | 4 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia ✔ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | Bolivar | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | La Guaira | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3:6 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 2 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | U. Catolica | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 3 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Corinthians | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | Platense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Penarol | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | -3 | 2 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Palmeiras | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 | Cerro Porteno | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Sporting Cristal | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Junior | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 1 |
Group G
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Mirassol | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Lanus | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 6 |
| 3 | LDU Quito | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Always Ready | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:4 | 0 | 3 |
Group H
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Rosario Central | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | Ind. del Valle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Universidad Central | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 6 |
| 4 | Libertad Asuncion | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:8 | -5 | 0 |
Copa Libertadores Outrights
1. Flamengo RJ: 3.75 (18.98%)
2. Palmeiras: 5 (14.24%)
3. Corinthians: 9 (7.91%)
4. Cruzeiro: 9 (7.91%)
5. Rosario Central: 12 (5.93%)
6. Boca Juniors: 12 (5.93%)
7. Ind. Rivadavia: 17 (4.19%)
8. Fluminense: 17 (4.19%)
9. Estudiantes L.P.: 34 (2.09%)
10. Independiente del Valle: 34 (2.09%)
11. Mirassol: 34 (2.09%)
12. Deportes Tolima: 41 (1.74%)
13. LDU Quito: 41 (1.74%)
14. Cerro Porteno: 41 (1.74%)
15. Platense: 41 (1.74%)
16. U. Catolica: 43.5 (1.64%)
17. Club Nacional: 50 (1.42%)
18. Junior: 50 (1.42%)
19. Ind. Medellin: 50.2 (1.42%)
20. Lanus: 50.2 (1.42%)
21. Coquimbo: 50.2 (1.42%)
22. Bolivar: 50.2 (1.42%)
23. Junior W: 51 (1.4%)
24. Sporting Cristal: 65.4 (1.09%)
25. Universitario de Deportes: 65.4 (1.09%)
26. Penarol: 65.4 (1.09%)
27. Barcelona SC: 130.2 (0.55%)
28. Santa Fe: 130.2 (0.55%)
29. Always Ready: 180.2 (0.4%)
30. Cusco: 180.2 (0.4%)
31. Deportivo La Guaira: 180.2 (0.4%)
32. Universidad Central: 180.2 (0.4%)
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