CONMEBOL Libertadores, Group B · Round 2
Universitario de Deportes
Coquimbo Unido
Universitario de Deportes seeks to lead Group B after victory over Alianza Lima
Coquimbo Unido takes the field confident, but statistics still favor the Peruvian side to open the Libertadores round
In the early hours of April 15, Universitario de Deportes host Coquimbo Unido in their 2nd group‑stage match of the Libertadores. The tie, still without a confirmed stadium, carries weight in the fight for the top of Group B, where several teams already have three points.
O que está em jogo
With the standings still open, the group brings together eight teams ahead in the table, all with three points or fewer. A win gives Universitario the chance to distance itself from the others, who still need to make up for the first‑round performance. As for Coquimbo, which has yet to open its account in the tournament, it needs at least one point to avoid falling outside the qualification zone.
Win Probability
46.6%Universitario de Deportes25.6%Coquimbo UnidoComo os times chegam
Universitario comes off an uneven run: two draws (against Deportes Tolima and Comerciantes Unidos), two victories (over Alianza Lima and Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca) and a heavy defeat (1‑3 to Los Chankas CYC). Coquimbo, on the other hand, shows a positive streak, with four wins in the last five games, including tight victories against Cobresal and Huachipato, plus two draws (against Nacional and Colo‑Colo). The recent record puts the visitors as favorites in terms of form, but the competition’s history still does not favor their performance away from home.
Recent Form
Universitario de Deportes
Coquimbo Unido
Análise tática
Tactically, Universitario should look for defensive solidity, as two of the last five matches ended without goals scored. The tendency to keep a clean sheet could be decisive against a Coquimbo side that tends to score in balanced games. The internal model probabilities show a 46.6% chance of victory for the Peruvian team, 27.8% for a draw and 25.6% for the visitors. These figures suggest that, although the visitors have rhythm, the hosts still have the advantage of playing at home, even though the stadium has not been confirmed.
Season Averages
Match overview
Shots
Standings
| Pos | Team | J | V | E | D | GP | GC | SG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independiente Rivadavia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Nacional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | Universidad Central | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | LDU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Corinthians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Club Sporting Cristal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Boca Juniors | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Flamengo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Mirassol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Coquimbo Unido | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Deportivo La Guaira | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Peñarol | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Independiente del Valle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Independiente Medellín | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Rosario Central | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Universidad Católica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Deportes Tolima | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | CA Lanús | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 3 | Independiente Santa Fe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Junior Barranquilla | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Libertad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Cerro Porteño | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Bolívar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Platense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Universitario de Deportes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC Guayaquil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Club Always Ready | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Cusco FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Goals by Minute Range
O cenário da partida
If Universitario can translate its compact defence into goals, it could build a comfortable lead and control Group B's standings. On the other hand, if Coquimbo maintains its pattern of taking chances, a draw may be the most likely outcome, keeping the race tight. Regardless of the scoreline, the match will be decisive in determining who leads the group and who will need to respond in the upcoming rounds to stay in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages.
Top Scorers
Universitario de Deportes
Coquimbo Unido