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As Universidad Católica prepares to face Barcelona Guayaquil in the Copa Libertadores on May 21, 2026, both teams come into the match with similar recent performances, each having secured just one victory in their last five matches. Universidad Católica, playing on home turf, will aim to capitalize on the familiar setting to boost their confidence and form, despite struggling to find consistency in recent outings.
The home side’s tactical strengths lie in their ability to build from the back and control possession, which they will likely look to exploit against Barcelona Guayaquil. However, they must address defensive vulnerabilities that have hindered their results in previous fixtures. Conversely, Barcelona Guayaquil will aim to leverage their pace on the wings and counter-attacking capabilities, seeking to disrupt Católica’s build-up play.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.86 for a home win and 4.15 for an away victory, reflecting a slight edge for the hosts. Statistical models predict a 51.3% chance of a home win, with a narrow expected final score of 1-0. This matchup is poised to be tightly contested, making it crucial for both sides to capitalize on scoring opportunities while maintaining defensive discipline. As always in football, outcomes remain unpredictable.
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| Uni Católica 50.1% |
Draw 27.5% |
Barcelona 22.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of Copa Libertadores U. Catolica: 1.79% Barcelona SC: 0.38%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.86 | 3.4 | 3.7 | |
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1.9 | 3.48 | 4.37 | |
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1.85 | 3.2 | 4 | |
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1.85 | 3.47 | 4.34 |
Latest Results
| 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 29.04.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Universidad Católica – 1:2 25.04.26 Universidad de Chile – Universidad Católica – 1:0 |
09.05.26 Independiente del Valle – Barcelona Guayaquil – 1:0 05.05.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Boca Juniors – 1:0 02.05.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Manta FC – 1:1 29.04.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Universidad Católica – 1:2 26.04.26 Orense SC – Barcelona Guayaquil – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.04.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Universidad Católica – 1:2 20.12.20 Universidad Católica – Barcelona Guayaquil – 0:0 13.09.20 Barcelona Guayaquil – Universidad Católica – 1:0 04.08.19 Universidad Católica – Barcelona Guayaquil – 2:1 10.03.19 Barcelona Guayaquil – Universidad Católica – 1:2 |
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 (19.61%)
2. Palmeiras: 5 (14.71%)
3. Corinthians: 9.17 (8.02%)
4. Cruzeiro: 9.17 (8.02%)
5. Rosario Central: 12.5 (5.88%)
6. Boca Juniors: 12.5 (5.88%)
7. Ind. Rivadavia: 18.33 (4.01%)
8. Fluminense: 18.33 (4.01%)
9. Estudiantes L.P.: 33.33 (2.21%)
10. Mirassol: 33.33 (2.21%)
11. Independiente del Valle: 34.17 (2.15%)
12. Deportes Tolima: 40.83 (1.8%)
13. LDU Quito: 40.83 (1.8%)
14. Cerro Porteno: 40.83 (1.8%)
15. U. Catolica: 41 (1.79%)
16. Platense: 42.5 (1.73%)
17. Junior: 50 (1.47%)
18. Junior W: 51 (1.44%)
19. Coquimbo: 51.83 (1.42%)
20. Club Nacional: 52 (1.41%)
21. Ind. Medellin: 54.33 (1.35%)
22. Lanus: 54.33 (1.35%)
23. Bolivar: 54.33 (1.35%)
24. Sporting Cristal: 71.17 (1.03%)
25. Universitario de Deportes: 71.17 (1.03%)
26. Penarol: 71.17 (1.03%)
27. Barcelona SC: 191.83 (0.38%)
28. Santa Fe: 233.5 (0.31%)
29. Always Ready: 316.83 (0.23%)
30. Deportivo La Guaira: 316.83 (0.23%)
31. Universidad Central: 316.83 (0.23%)
32. Cusco: 983.5 (0.07%)
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