This promises to be an action-packed encounter for Talleres Córdoba at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes when the Copa Libertadores tournament arrives in town and Universidad Católica with it. Read all about the Group Stage match here!
These teams have little in common geographically as Universidad Católica have to travel 1000 kilometers to reach their opponents. The trip home will be especially long if the match ends in defeat.
It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Primera Division.
Talleres Córdoba form and stats
In their previous game, the manager Caixinha led his Talleres Córdoba to a defeat away at Gimnasia La Plata. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes. Herrera, who guards the goal, was given a match rating of 7.43 out of 10 in that game. Herrera saved a penalty.
Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Godoy Cruz.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Talleres Córdoba have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 16 games) they have won six times, drawn five and lost five.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Superliga game versus Defensa y Justicia in only three days. This game is also played here at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes.
Universidad Católica form and stats
Universidad was sent out of Copa Libertadores in the 8th finals last season, when Palmeiras turned out to be too strong.1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses. That’s the product of Universidad Católica playing as the away team in the Primera Division this season.
Universidad Católica are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the match against Universidad Chile.
Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting O'Higgins's place.After this away game Universidad Católica return home for a Primera Division game against La Serena. That game is only three sleeps after this.
Universidad has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 7 goals from 4 games. For Universidad Católica, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  F. Zampedri 6 goals | G. Tapia Dubournais 2 goals |  J. Méndez 1 goals |
Talleres Córdoba missing players
Universidad Católica missing players
| Talleres Córdoba | Universidad Católica | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 6 | Won | W | 7 | 17 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | ||
| 12 | 6 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 26 | 16 | Scored | S | 25 | 52 | ||
| 30 | 13 | Conceded | C | 16 | 28 | ||
| 88% | 87% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 60% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | ||
| 40% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 82% | 68% | ||
| 16% | 13% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 55% | 44% | ||
| 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 27% | 16% | ||
| 36% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 73% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 47% | Clean Sheets | C S | 27% | 32% | ||
| 40% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 8% | ||
| 5.2 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.9 | 4.7 | ||
| 4.2 | 3.9 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 5.4 | ||
| 2.9 | 2.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.4 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 4 | ||
| 9.4 | 10.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.5 | 12.7 | ||
| 3.6 | 3.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| 29% | 27% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 40% | ||
| 9.7 | 8.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.8 | 12.5 | ||
| 4.3 | 3.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 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 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 17 |
| 2 | Cobresal | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 16 |
| 3 | Nublense | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 4 | Union Espanola | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| 5 | O'Higgins | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| 6 | Everton | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 | Curicó Unido | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | Universidad Católica | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -1 | 12 |
| 9 | Universidad Chile | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -1 | 10 |
| 10 | Huachipato | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -4 | 10 |
| 11 | Palestino | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 | Unión La Calera | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 7 |
| 13 | Antofagasta | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 14 | Audax Italiano | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 6 |
| 15 | La Serena | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 | Coquimbo Unido | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 5 |
