Universidad Católica have traveled here for an interesting Copa Libertadores fight against Grêmio. Prepare for the match with this cup preview!
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Grêmio and Universidad Católica.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Universidad Católica, who are travelling more than 3700 kilometers to play this game.
Grêmio form and stats
Last season, Grêmio's Copa Libertadores journey ended in the semi-finals against Flamengo.Grêmio have collected 6 points from their Serie A home games so far after 1-3-1. This match is a Copa Libertadores match, and the hometeam has the total statistics 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in this competition. Two draws in a row at home now for Grêmio.
Grêmio faced defeat in their previous match, away at Atletico Mineiro (1-3). Before that match, a Copa Libertadores win away at Internacional.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Serie A game versus Internacional in only four days. This game is also played here at Arena do Grêmio.
Grêmio have scored 4 league goals here from 5 matches, not a lot. Grêmio have only conceded 4 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Universidad Católica form and stats
Universidad was sent out of Copa Libertadores in the group stage last season.Universidad Católica's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Universidad Católica collect 17 points from their 7 away matches in the Primera Division. 5 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 0 defeats). Total Copa Libertadores statistics for Universidad Católica: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses. The away team travel with confidence. Not since the Union La Calera game have they lost an away game, meaning Universidad has taken points from seven away matches in a row.
Universidad has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Everton for a Primera Division game that ended a draw (2-2). Ahead of that match was the Copa Libertadores away draw versus America de Cali that ended 1-1.
L. Aued was the key player in the comeback draw against Everton, being brought on as a substitute in the 46th minute and scoring two goals to make the result 2-2.
Universidad have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 15 goals from 7 away matches. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (6 so far).
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Universidad Católica - Grêmio 2-0. Numbers for the last five meetings between these two teams are: one win for Grêmio, zero draws and four wins for Universidad Católica. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: four games.Top Goalscorers
  L. Aued 9 goals |  F. Zampedri 6 goals | C. Pinares Tamayo 3 goals |
Grêmio missing players
Universidad Católica missing players
| Grêmio | Universidad Católica | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Won | W | 7 | 14 | ||
| 10 | 5 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | ||
| 31 | 18 | Scored | S | 24 | 48 | ||
| 20 | 12 | Conceded | C | 16 | 24 | ||
| 84% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 68% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 84% | ||
| 24% | 42% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 57% | 56% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 29% | 32% | ||
| 8% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 14% | 20% | ||
| 44% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 56% | ||
| 52% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 21% | 32% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 14% | 16% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.8 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.1 | 1.9 | ||
| 9 | 6 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 340 | 205 | Total Shots | T S | 153 | 272 | ||
| 111 | 71 | Shots on Target | S O | 60 | 120 | ||
| 28% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 40% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Internacional | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | Grêmio | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | America de Cali | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Universidad Católica | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 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 | Atletico Mineiro | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | Internacional | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 19 |
| 4 | Palmeiras | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 | Vasco da Gama | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 6 | Flamengo | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Sport Recife | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 17 |
| 8 | Santos | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
| 9 | Fortaleza | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| 10 | Atletico PR | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Fluminense | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 14 |
| 12 | Ceara | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 14 |
| 13 | Atletico GO | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 13 |
| 14 | Grêmio | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| 15 | Corinthians | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 16 | Coritiba | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | Bragantino | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 | Botafogo | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 11 |
| 19 | Goias | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 9 |
| 20 | Bahia | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 9 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Universidad Católica | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 29 |
| 2 | Union La Calera | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 24 |
| 3 | Union Espanola | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 23 |
| 4 | Universidad Chile | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 22 |
| 5 | Antofagasta | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | Curico Unido | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -6 | 20 |
| 7 | Palestino | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 19 |
| 8 | Audax Italiano | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 17 |
| 9 | Cobresal | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 16 |
| 10 | Everton | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 15 |
| 11 | Huachipato | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 15 |
| 12 | Santiago Wanderers | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -5 | 13 |
| 13 | O'Higgins | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | -3 | 11 |
| 14 | Univ. Concepcion | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | -6 | 11 |
| 15 | Coquimbo Unido | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -9 | 11 |
| 16 | Deportes Iquique | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -10 | 11 |
| 17 | Colo-Colo | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 18 | La Serena | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 6 |