Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

In a surprising turn of events in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Group Stage match, Universitario defeated Barcelona SC 1-0 at Estadio Banco Pichincha. Edison Flores scored the lone goal in the 31st minute, securing a valuable away victory for the Peruvian side. Despite Barcelona SC dominating possession with 66.9% and taking 15 shots compared to Universitario's 12, they only managed to get one shot on target, highlighting their struggles in the final third. Universitario, playing with a defensive 5-3-2 formation, were more clinical, converting one of their four shots on target.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Barcelona SC with a 52.9% win probability, making Universitario's victory a significant upset. The AI model also expected a balanced game, which wasn't exactly reflected in Barcelona's dominance in possession. Barcelona SC's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, losses, and draws in the Libertadores. Their next match is against River Plate, also in the Libertadores, and their recent head-to-head record against them is mixed, including a draw earlier in the competition.
Universitario, on the other hand, have been showing strong form in their domestic league, winning their last two matches before this Libertadores clash. This victory is a major boost for their confidence as they prepare to face UTC in the Peruvian Liga 1. Universitario's recent Libertadores form has been shaky, but this win will be seen as a turning point. Comparing this match to previous encounters between the two teams, where Barcelona SC had a clear advantage, this result signals a shift in momentum. This victory could be crucial for Universitario's chances of progressing in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The high number of yellow cards, 3 for Barcelona SC and 5 for Universitario, indicates a fiercely contested match.

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Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game