Universidad Católica vs Boca Juniors Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Apr 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Universidad Católica vs Boca Juniors

Chilean Primera División team Universidad Católica host Argentine Primera División side Boca Juniors in this Copa Libertadores Group D clash at Claro Arena in Las Condes, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Tuesday 7 April.

If you agree with our verdict that Universidad Católica can avoid defeat against Boca Juniors, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -103. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.

Universidad Católica were winners last time out. It was a 6-1 Primera División victory at home to Palestino. La UC had seven shots on target and 52% possession, while Justo Giani and Fernando Zampedri scored two goals each.

Boca Juniors won their previous game by a 1-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Talleres in the Primera División. The Buenos Aires club recorded 58% possession and had two shots on goal, with Adam Bareiro firing the winner in the 71st minute.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Boca Juniors	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	2:1	3
3	U. Católica	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	1:2	0

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. U. Católica have had 58.3% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Top goalscorer is Fernando Zampedri on 11 goals, while Justo Giani has bagged 5 and Clemente Montes 2. Matias Palavecino and Cristian Cuevas have racked up the most assists with 4 each.

Boca have won 4, lost 1 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 59.8% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.5 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts.

Miguel Merentiel is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Adam Bareiro and Santiago Ascacibar have 2. Miguel Merentiel and Leandro Paredes have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Universidad Católica confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Vicente Bernedo (GK), Daniel Gonzalez, Branco Ampuero, Juan Diaz, Eugenio Mena, Jhojan Valencia, Clemente Montes, Gary Medel, Cristian Cuevas, Justo Giani, Fernando Zampedri.

Boca Juniors confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Leandro Brey (GK), Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco, Santiago Ascacibar, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Tomas Aranda, Miguel Merentiel, Adam Bareiro.

Universidad Católica vs Boca Juniors Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Universidad Católica vs Boca Juniors with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

Universidad Católica look a good bet in this Copa Libertadores clash and we can back them at -103 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Copa Libertadores data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

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

• The +0.25 line has been covered by U. Católica in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U. Católica in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U. Católica in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Boca in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Boca in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 50.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s the option to wager on U. Católica to triumph by a specific number of goals through the Winning Margin market. This offers an attractive Asian Handicap alternative.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U. Católica 1 - 0 Boca

U. Católica can be backed at +600 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fernando Zampedri to Score +290

Fernando Zampedri (U. Católica) has scored seven goals in his past five matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +290 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Fernando Zampedri Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+510

Shots

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

U. Católica Over 3.5 Corners -130

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Universidad Católica in four straight games, while the past three Boca matches have seen over 3.5 corners conceded. There’s an opportunity to go over the U. Católica Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -130 available.

Copa Libertadores & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

U. Católica

Total

9.20 4.80 4.40

Home

9.00 4.60 4.40

Away

10.50 4.80 5.70

Boca

Total

7.90 4.20 3.70

Home

8.10 5.00 3.10

Away

9.10 4.50 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-147

Under 8.5

+104

U. Católica Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

+102

Boca Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-102

Most Corners

1

+150

X

+600

2

-147

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Universidad Católica vs Boca Juniors 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.

For this Copa Libertadores encounter, the bookmakers have Boca Juniors as the +118 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 46% chance of triumphing. Universidad Católica are seen as the most unlikely winner at +255.

Boca can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -200. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, U. Católica are +135.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -139.

When it comes to every Copa Libertadores game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+255

X

+210

2

+118

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+102

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-161

12

-303

X2

-370

Draw No Bet

1

+135

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-106

2 Hcp -0.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-179

Over 2.5

+138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-103

No

-139

Adam Bareiro is the market leader at +390 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Adam Bareiro (Boca)

First

+165

Anytime

+390

Miguel Merentiel (Boca)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Fernando Zampedri (U. Católica)

First

+240

Anytime

+510

Diego Valencia (U. Católica)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Milton Gimenez (Boca)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Tomás Aranda (Boca)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Edinson Cavani (Boca)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Clemente Montes (U. Católica)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Diego Corral (U. Católica)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Cristian Cuevas (U. Católica)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Ángel Romero (Boca)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Nicolás Orsini (Boca)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Matías Palavecino (U. Católica)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Eugenio Mena (U. Católica)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Bernardo Cerezo (U. Católica)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Juan Barinaga (Boca)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Nicolas L'Huillier (U. Católica)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Nicolas Figal (Boca)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lautaro Di Lollo (Boca)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ayrton Costa (Boca)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Marco Pellegrino (Boca)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Daniel Gonzalez (U. Católica)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Juan Diaz (U. Católica)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Branco Ampuero (U. Católica)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Gary Medel (U. Católica)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Adam Bareiro (Boca)

Over 2.5

-238

Under 2.5

-

Miguel Merentiel (Boca)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

-

Fernando Zampedri (U. Católica)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Diego Valencia (U. Católica)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Milton Gimenez (Boca)

Over 1.5

-213

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Aranda (Boca)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Edinson Cavani (Boca)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Clemente Montes (U. Católica)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Diego Corral (U. Católica)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Cuevas (U. Católica)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Ángel Romero (Boca)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Nicolás Orsini (Boca)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Matías Palavecino (U. Católica)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

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

Universidad Católica Stats

Boca Juniors Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 58.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 59.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

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