Encounter between Universidad de Chile & Estudiantes de La Plata is shaping up to be one of those games where recent results goes out the window. Starting
Universidad de Chile’s been erratic, their displays yo-yoing from brilliant to questionable. Meanwhile, Estudiantes de La Plata’s grinding through a slump, their defense looking porous.
Checking past meetings, it’s a toss-up. Universidad de Chile’s taken the edge lately, but the game’s got a nonexistent memory.
Personal take: Each outfits’ve got issues. Universidad de Chile’s midfield’s off-rhythm, while Estudiantes de La Plata’s frontline needs a killer instinct.
When it comes to the Copa Libertadores, this matchup carries greater importance. The league’s race for continental qualification means every point counts, and both sides know a positive result here could shift momentum in the rankings. How they’ve fared lately in the Copa Libertadores suggests neither team can afford lapses, making this contest even more compelling.
Still, there’s something about this one—perhaps, it’s the game where someone steps up.
Final thought: This ain't just another game—it's unmissable action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Don't miss it.
Universidad de Chile: Gabriel Castellon, Nicolas Ramirez, Franco Ezequiel Calderon, Matias Zaldivia, Fabian Hormazabal, Marcelo Suarez, Gonzalo Montes, Matias Sepulveda, Israel Poblete, Lucas Di Yorio, Nicolas Guerra
Estudiantes de La Plata: Matias Mansilla, Eric Meza, Juan Sebastian Boselli Graf, Franco Rodriguez, Santiago Nunez, Santiago Arzamendia, Cristian Medina, Santiago Ascacibar, Gabriel Neves, Tiago Palacios, Guido Carrillo
Over the last matches Universidad de Chile holds victories - 4, losses - 0 and draws - 1. Estudiantes de La Plata on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: victories - 1, losses - 2 and draws - 2. Based on the games played we can assume that Universidad de Chile at the moment is in better form, unlike Estudiantes de La Plata.
Universidad de Chile: Universidad Catolica – (Win 1:0), Palestino – (Win 2:3), Carabobo – (Draw 1:1), Deportes La Serena – (Win 3:1), Estudiantes de La Plata – (Win 1:2).
Estudiantes de La Plata: Argentinos Juniors – (Loss 4:0), Tigre – (Draw 0:0), Botafogo FR – (Win 1:0), Boca Juniors – (Loss 2:0), Gimnasia Y Esgrima La Plata – (Draw 1:1).