Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 May 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica

Argentine Primera División giants Boca Juniors host Chilean Primera División outfit Universidad Católica at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Thursday 28 May.

Universidad Católica enjoying a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap could be the sensible play at odds of -114. Our money can be divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with a growing confidence of landing a win.

Boca Juniors drew their last game which was at home in the Copa Libertadores. The action ended 1-1 against Cruzeiro.

Universidad Católica claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-0 Copa Libertadores win occurred against Barcelona SC.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Boca who were supreme when they last faced U. Católica, a 2-1 away victory was recorded.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U. Católica	5	3	1	1	7	4	3	7:4	10
3	Boca Juniors	5	2	1	2	6	4	2	6:4	7

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Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Universidad Católica +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the price of -114 for this Copa Libertadores match in the expectation that the underdogs can run their opponents close.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best Copa Libertadores stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by U. Católica in 20 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Boca in 5 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Boca in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Boca in 15 of their last 20 games.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Boca 1 - 1 U. Católica

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +600. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Clemente Montes to Score +600

Clemente Montes (U. Católica) has managed two goals in his past four away games. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +600 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Clemente Montes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1500

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Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the betting odds, Boca Juniors are major -270 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 73% chance of winning this Copa Libertadores clash. Universidad Católica are the underdogs at +800 which implies a low percentage prospect of winning.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +128. Alternatively, Boca can be backed at -111 and U. Católica are on offer at +650.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. The Both Teams to Score No option is -185 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-270

X

+350

2

+800

Half-Time Result

1

-111

X

+128

2

+650

Double Chance

1X

-2000

12

-556

X2

+185

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+460

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-109

2 Hcp +1.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-127

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-185

Milton Gimenez is the First Goalscorer favourite at +330 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +125.

Milton Gimenez (Boca)

First

+125

Anytime

+330

Adam Bareiro (Boca)

First

+130

Anytime

+340

Miguel Merentiel (Boca)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Nicolás Orsini (Boca)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Edinson Cavani (Boca)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Leandro Paredes (Boca)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Fernando Zampedri (U. Católica)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Diego Valencia (U. Católica)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Justo Giani (U. Católica)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Diego Corral (U. Católica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Clemente Montes (U. Católica)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Cristian Cuevas (U. Católica)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Matías Palavecino (U. Católica)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Vicente Carcamo (U. Católica)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Lautaro Di Lollo (Boca)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Juan Barinaga (Boca)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Marco Pellegrino (Boca)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Nicolas Figal (Boca)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Lautaro Blanco (Boca)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Milton Delgado (Boca)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Tomás Belmonte (Boca)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Ayrton Costa (Boca)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Boca Juniors Stats

Universidad Católica Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
• An average of 5.88 corners awarded and 2.63 corners against in the last 8 home matches
• An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 8 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 5 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 8 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
• An average of 5.38 corners awarded and 3.88 corners against in the last 8 away matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
• An average of 9.25 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 1 of the last 5 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 8 away matches

Possession

• An average of 49.20% possession in the last 5 matches
• An average of 63.38% possession in the last 8 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 5 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 8 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.20% possession in the last 5 matches
• An average of 56.38% possession in the last 8 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 5 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 8 away matches

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