Palmeiras vs Universitario Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2025

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Palmeiras vs Universitario

Brazilian Série A outfit Palmeiras host Peruvian Liga 1 club Universitario in the second leg of this Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Thursday 21 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

La U Can Avoid a Heavy Defeat

We’re going for the underdogs, with Universitario looking attractive at +1.75 against Palmeiras. We can get appealing Asian Handicap odds of -130 and the money is divided between +1.5 and +2.0.

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4-0 First Leg Win for Palmeiras

Palmeiras won their last game 1-0. This was a Série A away victory against Botafogo. Abel Ferreira's side recorded 43% possession and had two shots on target, with Felipe Anderson striking late in the first half.

Universitario drew on the road in their previous game. A 1-1 Liga 1 scoreline was played out against Sport Huancayo.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palmeiras beat Universitario 4-0 away in the first leg, with José Manuel López scoring twice alongside goals from Gustavo Gómez and Vitor Roque. The Brazilians had 53% possession and a clear 8-2 advantage in shots on target. In the previous 3 matches between these sides, Palmeiras have won each and every time.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Universitario	6	2	2	2	4	4	0	4:4	8
1	Palmeiras	6	6	0	0	17	4	13	17:4	18

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Confirmed Lineups

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Weverton (GK), Micael, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Agustin Giay, Emiliano Martinez, Allan, Felipe Anderson, Mauricio, Jose Lopez, Vitor Roque.

Universitario confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Sebastian Britos (GK), Jose Carabali, Anderson Santamaria, Matias Di Benedetto, Andy Polo, Cesar Inga, Jairo Concha, Jesus Castillo, Martin Perez Guedes, Diego Churin, Jairo Velez.

Palmeiras vs Universitario Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Palmeiras vs Universitario betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We can make a case for Universitario +1.75 in this Copa Libertadores game. There’s a reasonable chance that the scoreline could end up being close and this bet allows for a favourable return at odds of -130.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Copa Libertadores stats.

Key Palmeiras vs Universitario Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by Universitario in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Universitario in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Universitario in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 16 of their last 20 games.

La U +1.75 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Universitario Asian Hcp +1.75 @ -130 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Palmeiras 1 - 0 Universitario

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Palmeiras which is available at odds of +550. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Maurício Magalhães Prado Over 0.5 Shots On Target -156

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras) can be backed at -156 to finish with at least one shot on goal. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Maurício Magalhães Prado Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+265

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+106

Shots

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

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Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira To Score +125

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras) is available to be on the scoresheet at +125. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+104

First

+330

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-179

Shots

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-

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Palmeiras vs Universitario Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Palmeiras Heavy Favourites to Win

Palmeiras have been priced up as the overwhelming -357 favourites for this Copa Libertadores clash. This means the bookies give them a 78% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Universitario, you will find +1000 about the outsider.

Palmeiras and Universitario can be backed at -132 and +700 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +165.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -161 available for Both Teams to Score No.

No matter what Copa Libertadores game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-357

X

+450

2

+1000

Half-Time Result

1

-132

X

+165

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-625

X2

+260

Draw No Bet

1

-1429

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-115

2 Hcp +1.5

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+116

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+115

No

-161

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira to find the net anytime can get +104, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +330.

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+104

Anytime

+330

José López (Palmeiras)

First

+165

Anytime

+410

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

First

+375

Anytime

+950

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Diego Churín (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Martín Pérez Guedes (Universitario)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+123

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+106

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+108

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-108

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-122

Alex Valera (Universitario)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-119

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-137

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-179

Diego Churín (Universitario)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-161

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-185

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-233

Edison Flores (Universitario)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-227

José López (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+163

Under 1.5

-238

Martín Pérez Guedes (Universitario)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-294

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-303

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-345

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-357

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-588

Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-455

Andy Polo (Universitario)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-476

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-667

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

José López (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

-

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Alex Valera (Universitario)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Diego Churín (Universitario)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Edison Flores (Universitario)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Andy Polo (Universitario)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Martín Pérez Guedes (Universitario)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

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

Palmeiras Stats

Universitario Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches

Palmeiras vs Universitario Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Palmeiras vs La U team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Copa Libertadores together with updated injury news.