Palmeiras vs LDU Quito prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 10, 2026
Copa Libertadores
In the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals on September 10, 2026, Palmeiras will face LDU Quito. The home side will be looking to secure a convincing victory.
Palmeiras vs LDU Quito team news and expert analysis
The São Paulo club lost the title to Flamengo last season, both in Serie A and in the Copa Libertadores. This time, however, they are managing to stay ahead of them domestically. The Quito side finished second in last year's national championship and are now looking to secure at least a top-six finish in order to reach the play-offs.
The Brazilians collected just 11 points in the group stage, but still progressed to the play-offs. In August, they faced Cerro Porteño again, having previously battled them for top spot in the group. This time, Palmeiras fared better, drawing 1-1 at home before winning 1-0 away.
The Ecuadorians collected 12 points in the group stage, the same as Mirasol, but finished top of the group on the additional criteria. They faced the same opponents in the play-offs, and it proved extremely difficult: both matches ended in draws, and LDU Quito eliminated the Brazilian side on penalties at home.
Head to Head matches: Palmeiras vs LDU Quito
Both in 2009 and 2025, the sides exchanged home victories, with the visitors scoring in only one of those encounters.
The Brazilians understand how important it is to win this match, and not by a narrow margin. We are backing Palmeiras to win with a -1.5-goal handicap (odds – 1.82).
Palmeiras vs LDU Quito: key statistics and trends
- Palmeiras have won three of their last five matches
- LDU Quito are unbeaten in four consecutive Copa Libertadores matches
Palmeiras vs LDU Quito: Possible starting lineups
Palmeiras play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Carlos Miguel - Barbosa, Gómez, Murilo Cerqueira - Piquerez, Evangelista, Freitas, Alan Andrade - Arias - Vitor Roque, José López
LDU Quito play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Valle - Segovia, Ade, Carabalí, Quero - González, Prete, Cornejo - Mina, Estrada, Corozo
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