Boca Juniors and Universidad Católica face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera) on Friday, 29/05/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Atlético Boca Juniors vs Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Boca Juniors comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses.
Boca Juniors's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.39.
The offence system of Boca Juniors is led by Miguel Merentiel as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Leandro Paredes, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 0.7.
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On the other hand, Universidad Católica comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Universidad Católica's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 1.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.89.
The offence system of Universidad Católica is led by Fernando Matías Zampedri as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matías Palavecino, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.28.
Head to head: Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Boca Juniors
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W L |
0.8 |
| Home | D L W D W |
1.6 |
| Away | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.5 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 2.48 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.67 | 1.19 |
Universidad Católica
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | L W D L L |
0.8 |
| Away | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 1.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 2.03 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 0.79 | 1.68 |
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