Get ready for the return leg of the Copa Libertadores 2nd Round between Libertad and Universidad Católica. This should be an interesting match and this preview contains everything you need to know. Read on!
It's no vacation for neither Libertad nor Universidad Católica as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Universidad Católica have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 5200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Libertad form and stats
Libertad was eliminated in the 8th finals last season in the Copa Libertadores.Perfect Division 1 season at home so far for Libertad 2 wins from 2 appearances. Two home wins in a row for Libertad bring valid hopes of a third.
A strong away win for Libertad against Sol de America the last match, as D. Bocanegra and O. Cardozo were on target. Before that match, a Copa Libertadores win away at Universidad Católica.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Sportivo Luqueno are coming to town in three days.
At Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Libertad has the goal stats of 4-2 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.
Universidad Católica form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Liverpool in order to reach 2nd Round of Copa Libertadores.Total Copa Libertadores statistics for Universidad Católica: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses.
There were no winners in Universidad Católica's previous match, a Liga Pro home game that ended 1-1 vs Tecnico Universitario. Preceding that, the 0-1 home loss versus Libertad.
The draw against Tecnico Universitario came from a losing position. The Universidad manager S. Escobar Saldarriaga brought on L. Alzugaray as a substitute and the player scored to make the scores level.
The schedule is very tough for Universidad now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Liga Pro game at Guayaquil City is waiting in only four days.
Head 2 Head
Libertad and Universidad Católica have met before this season: Universidad Católica - Libertad 0-1.Top Goalscorers
  O. Cardozo Marín 4 goals |  C. Báez 2 goals |  L. Alzugaray 2 goals |
Libertad missing players
Universidad Católica missing players
| Libertad | Universidad Católica | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 6 | Won | W | 1 | 8 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 8 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Lost | L | 7 | 9 | ||
| 41 | 20 | Scored | S | 8 | 31 | ||
| 32 | 18 | Conceded | C | 14 | 26 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 88% | ||
| 84% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 73% | 72% | ||
| 60% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 44% | ||
| 28% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | ||
| 52% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 55% | 56% | ||
| 28% | 8% | Clean Sheets | C S | 18% | 24% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.5 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 10.9 | 11.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 11 | ||
| 4.4 | 4.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4.6 | ||
| 37% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 16% | 27% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Libertad | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 2 | Nacional Asunción | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 3 | Olimpia | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cerro Porteno | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | Guairena | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 | Guarani | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | Sportivo Luqueno | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 8 | River Plate | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -7 | 6 |
| 9 | Sol de America | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | -4 | 5 |
| 10 | 12 de Octubre | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -10 | 5 |