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As Universidad Católica del Ecuador prepares to host Juventud de Las Piedras in the Copa Libertadores on February 12, 2026, both teams will be aiming for crucial points in the group stage. Recent form reveals that Universidad Católica has experienced a mixed bag, securing victories in 2 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical approach often emphasizes strong midfield control and fluid attacking transitions, which have served them well in domestic competitions.
In contrast, Juventud de Las Piedras comes off a challenging spell, having won just 1 of their last 3 outings. They will need to bolster their defensive organization and capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities to pose a threat. Given their current odds of 1.69 for a home win compared to 4.98 for the visitors, bookmakers seem to favor Universidad Católica’s home advantage.
Predictably, with a forecasted final score of 2:1, this matchup could showcase a strong performance from the hosts, but Juventud de Las Piedras may spring surprises if they can rectify recent inconsistencies. As always in soccer, while trends indicate potential outcomes, the match remains open-ended, and anything can happen on the pitch.
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| Uni Católica 57% |
Draw 25% |
Juventud 18% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of Copa Libertadores U. Catolica: 0.78% Juventud: 0.43%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | 3.57 | 5.66 | ||
| 1.65 | 3.7 | 4.95 | ||
| 1.68 | 3.68 | 5.75 | ||
| 1.62 | 3.8 | 4.8 | ||
| 1.63 | 3.6 | 5.36 | ||
| 1.66 | 4 | 4.75 |
Latest Results
| 05.02.26 Juventud de Las Piedras – Universidad Católica del Ecuador – 0:1 25.01.26 Sporting Cristal – Universidad Católica del Ecuador – 3:1 21.12.25 LDU Quito – Universidad Católica del Ecuador – 2:0 18.12.25 LDU Quito – Universidad Católica del Ecuador – 2:3 14.12.25 Universidad Católica del Ecuador – Independiente del Valle – 0:1 |
05.02.26 Juventud de Las Piedras – Universidad Católica del Ecuador – 0:1 18.01.26 Juventud de Las Piedras – CA Progreso – 0:1 11.01.26 Juventud de Las Piedras – Montevideo Wanderers – 3:0 09.11.25 Juventud de Las Piedras – CA Progreso – 1:1 01.11.25 Liverpool Montevideo – Juventud de Las Piedras – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.02.26 Juventud de Las Piedras – Universidad Católica del Ecuador – 0:1 |
Standings
Draw
2026
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Juventud | U. Catolica | 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Bye | Guarani | |
| 3 | Liverpool M. | Bye | |
| 4 | Bye | Ind. Medellin | |
| 5 | The Strongest | Dep. Tachira | 2 : 1 |
| 6 | Bye | Deportes Tolima | |
| 7 | O’Higgins | Bye | |
| 8 | Bye | Bahia | |
| 9 | 2 de Mayo | Alianza Lima | 1 : 0 |
| 10 | Bye | Sporting Cristal | |
| 11 | Carabobo | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Huachipato | |
| 13 | Barcelona SC | Bye | |
| 14 | Bye | Argentinos Jrs | |
| 15 | Nacional Potosi | Bye | |
| 16 | Bye | Botafogo RJ |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | Guarani | |
| 2 | Liverpool M. | Ind. Medellin | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | Deportes Tolima | |
| 4 | O’Higgins | Bahia | |
| 5 | TBD #9 | Sporting Cristal | |
| 6 | Carabobo | Huachipato | |
| 7 | Barcelona SC | Argentinos Jrs | |
| 8 | Nacional Potosi | Botafogo RJ |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Copa Libertadores Outrights
1. Flamengo RJ: 3.8 (20.45%)
2. Palmeiras: 6.4 (12.14%)
3. Cruzeiro: 8 (9.72%)
4. Boca Juniors: 14.4 (5.4%)
5. Fluminense: 15 (5.18%)
6. Corinthians: 18.2 (4.27%)
7. Botafogo RJ: 29 (2.68%)
8. Bahia: 29 (2.68%)
9. Estudiantes L.P.: 30 (2.59%)
10. Lanus: 31.4 (2.48%)
11. Penarol: 33 (2.36%)
12. Independiente del Valle: 37.4 (2.08%)
13. Mirassol: 37.4 (2.08%)
14. LDU Quito: 41 (1.9%)
15. Rosario Central: 45.2 (1.72%)
16. Club Nacional: 50 (1.55%)
17. Santa Fe: 53 (1.47%)
18. Barcelona SC: 65 (1.2%)
19. Cerro Porteno: 65.4 (1.19%)
20. Universitario de Deportes: 84.2 (0.92%)
21. Argentinos Jrs: 90.2 (0.86%)
22. Ind. Medellin: 90.2 (0.86%)
23. Bolivar: 93.4 (0.83%)
24. Libertad Asuncion: 100 (0.78%)
25. U. Catolica: 100 (0.78%)
26. Nacional Potosi: 100 (0.78%)
27. Platense: 100.2 (0.78%)
28. A. Lima: 100.2 (0.78%)
29. Sporting Cristal: 100.2 (0.78%)
30. The Strongest: 100.2 (0.78%)
31. Deportes Tolima: 100.2 (0.78%)
32. Liverpool M.: 110.2 (0.71%)
33. Coquimbo: 110.2 (0.71%)
34. Guarani: 110.2 (0.71%)
35. Ind. Rivadavia: 130.2 (0.6%)
36. Always Ready: 130.2 (0.6%)
37. Cusco: 180.2 (0.43%)
38. Juventud: 180.2 (0.43%)
39. 2 de Mayo: 180.2 (0.43%)
40. O Higgins: 180.2 (0.43%)
41. Dep. Tachira: 180.2 (0.43%)
42. Universidad Central: 180.2 (0.43%)
43. Carabobo: 180.2 (0.43%)
44. Deportivo La Guaira: 180.2 (0.43%)
45. Huachipato: 180.2 (0.43%)
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