Match Preview
Universidad Católica hosts Alianza Lima in the Copa Sudamericana on Thursday, with both teams looking to solidify their positions in the tournament. The Chilean side comes into this match with a mixed bag of form, having recorded two wins and a loss in their last five outings. In contrast, Alianza Lima has shown resilience, winning three of their last five matches, which could give them a psychological edge.
A key angle to consider is Universidad Católica's home advantage. Historically, they have dominated this fixture, winning all of the last ten encounters, with no draws or away victories for Alianza Lima. This trend suggests a strong likelihood of a home win, reflected in the odds of 1.7 for a Universidad Católica victory. Additionally, with both teams struggling to find the net in previous head-to-heads—none of the last ten matches saw both teams scoring—betting on "Both Teams to Score: No" at odds of 1.8 could be a prudent choice. Expect a tightly contested match, but the home side may edge it.