Universidad Católica and Barcelona-SC face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo on Friday, 22/05/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Universidad Católica vs Barcelona Sporting Club, 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 Universidad Católica vs Barcelona-SC
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Universidad Católica comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.
Universidad Católica's attack has scored 33 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 1.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.94.
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 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.
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On the other hand, Barcelona-SC comes into the match having played 8 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.25 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses.
Barcelona-SC's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0.63 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.04.
The offence system of Barcelona-SC is led by Darío Benedetto as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tomás Martínez, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.
Head to head: Universidad Católica vs Barcelona-SC
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Universidad Católica
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L L |
1.4 |
| Home | D L L W D |
1 |
| Away | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.43 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.02 | 1.68 |
Barcelona-SC
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W D |
2 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | W L D L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 20% | 67% |
| Goals | 1.63 | 1.6 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 0.63 | 0.6 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 40% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 20% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 40% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 40% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.4 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1 | 2.05 |
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