Copa Libertadores betting and spectator preview: Universidad Católica and Talleres Córdoba meet at Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo to measure strength and learn who makes it to the next stage.
These teams have little in common geographically as Talleres Córdoba have to travel 1000 kilometers to reach their opponents. The trip home will be especially long if the match ends in defeat.
The hosts Universidad Católica saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Primera Division. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Audax Italiano.
Universidad Católica form and stats
Universidad Católica was eliminated in the 8th finals last season in the Copa Libertadores. Palmeiras was too strong.Universidad Católica have played 7 Primera Division games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-1-2 (wins-draws-losses).
Universidad Católica lost their last game at Audax Italiano after a 2-3 scoreline.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Universidad have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 4 matches with the results: Won 1, drawn 1 and lost 2.
Universidad Católica are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 9 goals in 7 games. Universidad have only conceded 6 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Talleres Córdoba form and stats
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Sporting Cristal in their previous outing. The Copa Libertadores duel ended 0-0. Herrera was the team player of the game with the player rating of 8.01. The agile goalkeeper Herrera topped it up with a clean sheet.
That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Sarmiento in the Superliga.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 13 similar matches played by Talleres Córdoba in our archives, and the results are: 3 wins for Talleres Córdoba, 4 draws and 6 defeats.
Head 2 Head
This duo played each other earlier on this match year: Talleres Córdoba - Universidad Católica 1-0.Top Goalscorers
  F. Zampedri 10 goals |  F. Gutiérrez Leiva 3 goals |   F. Girotti 3 goals |
Universidad Católica missing players
Talleres Córdoba missing players
| Universidad Católica | Talleres Córdoba | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 6 | Won | W | 1 | 7 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 12 | 4 | Lost | L | 7 | 13 | ||
| 33 | 18 | Scored | S | 6 | 22 | ||
| 38 | 15 | Conceded | C | 16 | 33 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 80% | 84% | ||
| 84% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 60% | 52% | ||
| 56% | 46% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 24% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 52% | 54% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 36% | ||
| 28% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 36% | ||
| 5 | 5.1 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.6 | 4.2 | ||
| 5 | 4.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 4.4 | ||
| 2.7 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.9 | 2.4 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 6 | 8 | ||
| 11.2 | 12.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.3 | 9.2 | ||
| 4.3 | 4.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 3 | ||
| 30% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 30% | ||
| 11.3 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.4 | 8.9 | ||
| 4 | 3.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.3 | 4.4 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Flamengo | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 13 |
| 2 | Talleres Córdoba | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Universidad Católica | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 4 |
| 4 | Sporting Cristal | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 2 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Colo-Colo | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 28 |
| 2 | Nublense | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 28 |
| 3 | Union Espanola | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 28 |
| 4 | Curico Unido | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 22 |
| 5 | Cobresal | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 21 |
| 6 | O'Higgins | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | -2 | 20 |
| 7 | Palestino | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 20 |
| 8 | Huachipato | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 20 |
| 9 | Everton | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 19 |
| 10 | Universidad Chile | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 | Audax Italiano | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 16 |
| 12 | Universidad Católica | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 18 | -6 | 16 |
| 13 | Unión La Calera | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -10 | 13 |
| 14 | Coquimbo Unido | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -10 | 12 |
| 15 | Antofagasta | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 11 |
| 16 | La Serena | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -10 | 11 |
