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 20:30 on Thursday 21 August 2025. 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 |
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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
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Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Palmeiras which is available at odds of +600. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
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.
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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.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Universitario on the Asian Handicap at +1.75, No on the BTTS market together with Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Palmeiras vs Universitario Odds
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Palmeiras Heavy Favourites to Win
Palmeiras have been priced up as the overwhelming -385 favourites for this Copa Libertadores clash. This means the bookies give them a 79% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Universitario, you will find +1050 about the outsider.
Palmeiras and Universitario can be backed at -139 and +750 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +170.
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 -167 available for Both Teams to Score No.
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Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira Top of First Goalscorer List
Those interested in Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira to find the net anytime can get +125, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +400.
Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Palmeiras Stats
Universitario Stats
- 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
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- 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
- 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
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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.
Previous Palmeiras Lineups
Previous Universitario Lineups
Palmeiras Squad
Universitario Squad| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estudiantes | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:5 | 12 |
| 2 | Botafogo | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8:5 | 12 |
| 3 | U. de Chile | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 4 | Carabobo FC | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2:13 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Plate | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13:7 | 12 |
| 2 | Universitario | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4:4 | 8 |
| 3 | IDV | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:11 | 8 |
| 4 | Barcelona | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4:7 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LDU Quito | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Central Córdoba | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:7 | 11 |
| 4 | Deportivo Táchira | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | São Paulo | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10:4 | 14 |
| 2 | Libertad | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Alianza Lima | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:11 | 5 |
| 4 | Talleres | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:8 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racing Club | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14:3 | 13 |
| 2 | Fortaleza | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 3 | Bucaramanga | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6:10 | 6 |
| 4 | Colo-Colo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:15 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internacional | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12:8 | 11 |
| 2 | Atlético Nacional | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 3 | Bahia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 4 | Nacional | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:10 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17:4 | 18 |
| 2 | Cerro Porteño | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:11 | 7 |
| 3 | Bolivar | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12:11 | 6 |
| 4 | Sporting Cristal | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:16 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vélez Sarsfield | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Peñarol | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:4 | 11 |
| 3 | San Antonio Bulo Bulo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:15 | 6 |
| 4 | Olimpia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:11 | 5 |
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