We're expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes as Universidad de Chile play host to Brazil's Botafogo one matchday one of the Copa Libertadores.
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Universidad de Chile vs Botafogo prediction: Botafogo to win?
Key Stats
- Universidad de Chile have failed to win any of their last three matches, suffering defeats in two of those games.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in three of Universidad's last four outings.
- Botafogo's opening game of the new Serie A season also produced under 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Universidad de Chile 0-1 Botafogo
We're expecting this game to be tight and tense throughout but have backed the visitors from Brazil to claim a narrow 1-0 victory. Botafogo won Serie A last season while Universidad only finished second in the Chilean league which isn't as competitive as Brazil's top-flight and that's why we're favouring Botafogo on Thursday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Botafogo the slight favourite
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- DRAW: 27/11 (3.45) – 28.9%
- AWAY: 17/11 (2.55) – 39.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Botafogo are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 39.3% but we are expecting a tight and tense 90 minutes in Chile this Thursday.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Met twice before
These two clubs have gone head-to-head twice before with both games played in 1996. Each team picked up a win in their home game against the other.
Universidad de Chile preview: Off to a poor start
Universidad de Chile have made a slow start to the new Primera Division campaign and currently sit ninth in the table after five matches.
Universidad finished second last season so will be disappointed to have only managed to secure seven points from their opening five fixtures.
The Chilean giants made the trip to Everton in their last league game, going down by two goals to nil in the end.
Predicted lineup: Castellon (GK), Zaldivia, Calderon, Díaz, Aranguiz, Poblete, Sepulveda, Altamirano, Fernandez, Hormazabal & Di Yorio
Copa Libertadores 14/05/25
W
Carabobo
0
Universidad de Chile
4
Chile Cup 09/05/25
D
Deportes Recoleta
1
Universidad de Chile
1
Copa Libertadores 08/05/25
L
Estudiantes LP
3
Universidad de Chile
0
Chile Liga de Primera 03/05/25
W
Universidad Catolica
0
Universidad de Chile
1
Chile Liga de Primera 27/04/25
W
Palestino
2
Universidad de Chile
3
Botafogo preview: Claimed a point at Palmeiras
The Serie A champions kicked off the defence of their title away at Palmeiras on Sunday.
This game won't live long in the memory of either set of fans as both teams failed to score a single goal during the 90 minutes.
Botafogo will be looking to take advantage of Universidad's poor record against Brazilian clubs which has produced just 12 wins, 10 draws and 32 defeats.
Predicted lineup: John (GK), Telles, Barboza, Vitinho, Jair, Gregore, Freitas, de Paula, Savarino, Artur & Jesus
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Internacional
0
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 06/05/25
W
Carabobo
1
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Botafogo
0
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Capital CF
0
Botafogo
4
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
2
Player to watch: Charles Aranguiz
Chile international midfielder Charles Aranguiz may well be a name that is familiar to you from his time playing in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen.
Aranguiz, 35, was a regular fixture in the Leverkusen squad between 2015-2023, playing a key role deep in the heart of midfield, breaking up opposition attacks as well as being an excellent passer of the ball.
Brings a well of experience to the Universidad midfield
We're backing Aranguiz to bring his best game with him on Thursday against Botafogo in what should be a tough test for our hosts from Chile.