Boca Juniors vs Universidad Catolica prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Copa Libertadores
In the 6th round of the Copa Libertadores group stage on May 29, 2026, Boca Juniors will face Universidad Catolica. Only a win will allow the hosts to avoid embarrassment.
Boca Juniors vs Universidad Catolica: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Argentine giant finished second in last year's Primera standings. Currently, they have been competing with Estudiantes in their Apertura group. However, they lost in the playoffs to Huracan, 2-3 in extra time. The Chileans also finished as runners-up in 2025 but are now gradually slipping closer to the middle of the table.
In the Copa, the ambitious Buenos Aires club started with a pair of wins, against their current opponent and Barcelona Guayaquil. But then they lost 0-1 to Cruzeiro and in Ecuador. Hosting the Brazilians, they settled for a 1-1 draw and are now in third place.
The team from Santiago, after the mentioned 1-2 defeat in the first round, bounced back with wins away to Cruzeiro and Barcelona Guayaquil. They also held on for a goalless draw in Brazil. Hosting the Ecuadorians, they won and even unexpectedly topped the group!
Previous Matches: Boca Juniors vs Universidad Catolica
There have already been five encounters. The Argentines have won four times, with the only draw dating back to 2005.
The visitors are unlikely to put up much resistance here—they have had a fairly successful tournament. The giant should take advantage and win with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.67).
Boca Juniors vs Universidad Catolica: Key Statistics and Trends
- Boca Juniors have lost twice in their last three matches
- On average, Boca Juniors score 1.41 goals and concede 0.71 goals per match
- 47% of Boca Juniors' matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.12 goals per match
- Universidad Catolica have won three times in five tournament matches
- On average, Universidad Catolica Quito score 1.73 goals and concede 0.87 goals per match
- 53% of Universidad Catolica Quito matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.6 goals per match
Boca Juniors vs Universidad Catolica: Probable Starting Lineups
Boca Juniors play a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Brey – Blanco, Costa, Di Lollo, Weigandt – Aranda, Delgado, Paredes, Ascacíbar, Barreiro, Merentiel
Universidad Catolica play a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Bernedo – Mena, Diaz, Ampuero, Gonzalez – Valencia – Gianni, Cuevas, Suki, Montes – Sampedri.
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