Prediction: Universidad Católica vs Barcelona Guayaquil – Copa Libertadores – 22/05/2026
Preview
Universidad Católica will host Barcelona Guayaquil on May 22, 2026, in the Copa Libertadores. The match is scheduled to take place at 00:00 GMT, which is equivalent to 10:00 PM BST on a Thursday. Universidad Católica tops the table with 10 points from 5 games, while Barcelona Guayaquil sits in fourth place with 3 points from 5 matches.
Universidad Católica has been in impressive form, winning four of their last five games. They have also drawn once and suffered a single defeat. In their last five games, they have scored 8 goals and conceded 2. Their recent victories have come against Deportes Limache, Ñublense, Cruzeiro, and Barcelona Guayaquil, with the latter being a 2-0 win in the Copa Libertadores. Universidad Católica's only defeat came with a 2-2 draw against Univ. Concepción in the Copa de La Liga, where the goal difference was not more than three.
Barcelona Guayaquil, on the other hand, has had a mixed run of results, winning two of their last five games, drawing once, and suffering two defeats. In their last five games, they have scored 8 goals and conceded 5. Their recent victories have come against Aucas and Insutec, with the latter being a 4-2 win in the Copa Ecuador. Barcelona Guayaquil's defeats came against Independiente del Valle in the Liga Pro Ecuador, where they lost 1-0, and Universidad Católica in the Copa Libertadores, where they lost 2-0.
Universidad Católica
Fulltime Result
Barcelona Guayaquil
home
45.13%
draw
24.79%
away
30.08%
Universidad Católica will host Barcelona Guayaquil in the Copa Libertadores on 22/05/2026, and our experts believe that this will be a closely contested match. Universidad Católica has been in excellent form, winning four of their last five games, including a 2-0 victory over Barcelona Guayaquil in their previous encounter. They have also won against Deportes Limache and drawn with Ñublense in the Copa de La Liga. In the Copa Libertadores, they have drawn with Cruzeiro and lost to Univ. Concepción.
Barcelona Guayaquil, on the other hand, has had a mixed run of results, winning three of their last five games, including a 3-0 victory over Aucas in the Liga Pro Ecuador. They have also won against Insutec and Boca Juniors, but lost to Independiente del Valle in the Liga Pro Ecuador.
Our experts give Universidad Católica a slight advantage, estimating that they have a 45.13% chance of winning, while Barcelona Guayaquil has a 30.08% chance. The probability of a draw is estimated at 24.79%. Universidad Católica's recent form suggests that they are the clear favourites to win this match.
It's worth noting that Universidad Católica has been in excellent shape, with their players performing well in their last five games. However, there is no information available on any key players missing the game for either team.
As for rumors, there are none available on the internet about this match. Our experts believe that Universidad Católica will emerge victorious, given their recent form and the fact that they have already beaten Barcelona Guayaquil in their previous encounter.
Universidad Católica
Double Chance
Barcelona Guayaquil
draw_home
69.92%
draw_away
54.87%
home_away
75.21%
Our statistical model recommends a Double Chance bet on Universidad Católica for the game against Barcelona Guayaquil, considering this a moderate risk bet.
Universidad Católica
Both Teams To Score
Barcelona Guayaquil
yes
51.56%
no
48.44%
Our experts believe that both teams have a good chance of scoring in the match between Universidad Católica and Barcelona Guayaquil. In the last five games, Universidad Católica scored a total of 6 goals, while Barcelona Guayaquil found the net 5 times. Based on recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.
Universidad Católica
Over/Under
Barcelona Guayaquil
Over 1.5
yes
74.37%
no
25.63%
Over 2.5
yes
50.11%
no
49.86%
Over 3.5
yes
27.26%
no
72.71%
Over 4.5
yes
15.45%
no
84.55%
Our statistical model recommends betting on Over/Under 2.5 Probability goals in the game between Universidad Católica and Barcelona Guayaquil. In the last five games, Universidad Católica scored a total of 13 goals, while Barcelona Guayaquil scored 15 goals. Considering recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.
Universidad Católica
Universidad Católica x Barcelona Guayaquil Last matches
Barcelona Guayaquil
Universidad Católica
50%
Draw
0%
Barcelona Guayaquil
50%
Average statistics (latest matches)
Average goals 2.5
Both teams score 50
Goals scored(time 1) 1.5
Goals scored(time 2) 1
Over 2,5 50
Under 2.5 50
Universidad Católica
Total results
Barcelona Guayaquil
2 matches
1
wins
/
0
draws
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1
wins
1
wins
(50%)
0
draws
(0%)
1
wins
(50%)
Recent form
Universidad Católica
Wins
3/6 (50%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
Losses
0/6 (0%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 2.17
Both score 50%
Goals scored 1.5
Goals conceded 0.67
Over 2,5 33.33
Less 2,5 66.67
Copa Libertadores - 30/04/2026
Copa de La Liga - 03/05/2026
Copa Libertadores - 07/05/2026
Copa de La Liga - 10/05/2026
Primera Division - 17/05/2026
Copa Libertadores - 22/05/2026
Barcelona Guayaquil
Wins
3/6 (50%)
Draws
1/6 (16.67%)
Losses
2/6 (33.33%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 2.5
Both score 33.33%
Goals scored 1.5
Goals conceded 1
Over 2,5 33.33
Less 2,5 66.67
Liga Pro - 03/05/2026
Copa Libertadores - 06/05/2026
Liga Pro - 10/05/2026
Copa Ecuador - 12/05/2026
Liga Pro - 17/05/2026
Copa Libertadores - 22/05/2026
Latest news and statistics from Universidad Católica
Universidad Católica, currently ranked first in the standings with 10 points after five games, is gearing up for the fifth round of the 2026 Copa Libertadores against Barcelona Guayaquil. The Chilean outfit has been in impressive form, with a recent 2-0 victory over Barcelona Guayaquil in the Copa Libertadores followed by a 2-0 win against Deportes Limache in the Chile Primera Division. In their last five games, Universidad Católica has shown resilience and consistency, with a 1-1 draw against Ñublense in the Copa de La Liga and a goalless draw against Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores. These results demonstrate the team's ability to perform under pressure and adapt to different situations. As Universidad Católica prepares for the upcoming match against Barcelona Guayaquil, they will be looking to build on their recent form and maintain their position at the top of the standings. With a strong squad and a solid team dynamic, the Chilean outfit is well-equipped to face the challenges of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. No specific news was found regarding Universidad Católica.Latest news and statistics from Barcelona Guayaquil
Barcelona Guayaquil is gearing up for the 5th round of the 2026 Copa Libertadores against Universidad Católica. The Ecuadorian team has been on a mixed run of form lately, with their last five games yielding varying results. In their most recent Copa Libertadores match, they suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Universidad Católica, which saw them drop crucial points in the competition. However, Barcelona Guayaquil has shown resilience in their domestic league, Liga Pro Ecuador, where they have secured two consecutive victories against Aucas and Independiente del Valle. Their Copa Ecuador encounter against Insutec also ended in their favour, with a 4-2 win. On the other hand, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Independiente del Valle in Liga Pro Ecuador, which has affected their overall performance. In their previous Copa Libertadores match, Barcelona Guayaquil emerged victorious against Boca Juniors, winning 1-0. This result has given them a slight boost in confidence ahead of their upcoming match against Universidad Católica. With 3 points from 5 games, Barcelona Guayaquil finds themselves in 4th position in the standings. As they prepare for the 5th round, Barcelona Guayaquil will be looking to bounce back from their previous defeat and secure a crucial win against Universidad Católica. Their recent form and performances in domestic competitions suggest that they have the potential to cause an upset, but Universidad Católica's strong record in the Copa Libertadores will make for a challenging encounter.Universidad Católica
lineup
Barcelona Guayaquil
Lineup
1.
Vicente Bernedo
6.
Sebastián Arancibia
2.
Daniel González
19.
Branco Ampuero
3.
Eugenio Mena
20.
Jhojan Valencia
11.
Clemente Montes
8.
Fernando Zuqui
14.
Jimmy Martínez
7.
Justo Giani
9.
Fernando Zampedri
Lineup
José Contreras
1.
Bryan Carabalí
18.
Javier Báez
33.
Jhonnier Chalá
44.
Gustavo Vallecilla
4.
Jefferson Intriago
35.
Matias Gonzalo Lugo
32.
Byron Castillo
26.
Jhonny Quiñónez
28.
Jonnathan Mina
12.
Darío Benedetto
9.
Bench
5.
Agustín Farías
10.
Matias Palavecino
13.
Alfred Canales
15.
Cristian Cuevas
18.
Juan Francisco Rossel
22.
Martín Alejandro Gómez
25.
Diego Corral
27.
Darío Melo
28.
Bernardo Humberto Cerezo Rojas
36.
Bryan David González Guzmán
39.
N. L'Huillier
46.
Vicente Amaro Cárcamo Osorio
Bench
Luca Sosa
3.
Carlos Montaño
5.
Miguel Parrales
11.
Jonathan Perlaza
15.
Héctor Villalba
21.
José Gabriel Cevallos
22.
Tomás Martínez
23.
Ronald Perlaza
25.
Willian Vargas
27.
Jefferson Wila
51.
Marcos Mejía
70.
Sergio Fabián Núñez Rosas
80.
Standings Universidad Católica x Barcelona Guayaquil
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Universidad Católica vs Barcelona Guayaquil FAQ
Universidad Católica vs Barcelona Guayaquil when?
The match between Universidad Católica and Barcelona Guayaquil will take place on 22/05/2026. Don't miss this great game and the chance to bet on it!
Universidad Católica vs Barcelona Guayaquil what time?
The game between Universidad Católica and Barcelona Guayaquil will start at 01:30 Brasília time on 22/05/2026.
Universidad Católica vs Barcelona Guayaquil who won?
We don't know who will win the duel between Universidad Católica and Barcelona Guayaquil, and that's why we love football. However, our experts believe that betting on the victory of team Universidad Católica can be a moderate risk choice.