Botafogo vs. Universidad de Chile: Copa Libertadores Match Predictions

Botafogo and Universidad de Chile will meet at Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos in the last group stage match of the 2025 Copa Libertadores. Both teams are aiming to advance to the knockout round.

The hosts lead Group A with 10 points, while Botafogo is in third place, one point behind Estudiantes for second place. The gap is closed by a single goal differential.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Continental champions Botafogo have struggled to retain their title.  Two of their first three matches were 1-0 defeats against Universidad and Estudiantes.  They won 2-1 against Venezuela and 3-2 against Argentina to get back on track.  After defeating Chile 1-0 in their lone 1996 tournament home match, the team feels optimistic.

 Fans' confidence has also increased from recent performances.  Paiva's team has won six of their last seven home games in all competitions, drawn one, and scored 19 goals while allowed four, including five clean sheets.  After losing 1-0 to Capital in the second leg of their Copa do Brasil game and a scoreless draw in the league, Botafogo has struggled recently.

 In their last home encounter, Universidad lost 2-0 against Limanche.  Gustavo Alvarez's team is 3-0 with a draw and defeat and knows that a point in Brazil will progress them to the next round for the first time since 2011-12.

Botafogo x Universidad de Chile Team News

Botafogo has suffered another injury in their last two matches. Goalkeeper Leo Linck left the field early in their most recent encounter after David Ricardo's night came to a sudden end in their previous encounter.

The hosts will have fewer alternatives, with players like Bastos, Artur, Matheus Martins, Gonzalo Mastriani, and Jefferson Savarino, who will likely sit out.

Interestingly, different players have scored all seven of Botafogo's goals in this tournament. Igor Jesus, who was benched for the previous match, is expected to make a triumphant comeback to the starting lineup.

Universidad de Chile, in contrast, emerged unscathed from their most recent match.

After coming off the bench in their last match, Charles Aranguiz might start this time since he now leads the team in scoring three goals in this tournament.

Due to an abduction problem, Israel Poblete is scheduled to skip the trip, while Matias Sepulveda's participation is uncertain as he also missed their previous match.

Our Predictions

Botafogo to win @ 1.53 on Sky247.ng

Botafogo has a huge advantage because of their spectacular home run; a victory is vital for them to avoid relegation to the Copa Sudamericana. The Fire won their last match against Universidad, so they have good reason to be confident in their prospects this time around.

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