In stake with slight favoritism of Botafogoalvinegro will debut in Libertadores 2025 contra to Universidad de Chile This Wednesday (02/04), at 21h30 (Brasília time). The match takes place at the Chilean National Stadium in Santiago.
The game will have transmission on open TV at Globo (to Rio de Janeiro and part of Brazil) and pay by Paramount+ (streaming).
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Universidad de Chile X Botafogo: Odds and Prognosis
| Universidad de Chile Vence | Tie | Botafogo wins | |
| Betano | 2.92 | 3.35 | 2.60 |
| Bet365 | 3.02 | 3.28 | 2.57 |
| Superbet | 2.82 | 3.35 | 2.52 |
Prognosis: Botafogo wins or draw – Botafogo is a favorite according to the bets, but needs to evolve in the attack to be victorious. Check out more details about how the following teams come.
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How come universidad de Chile and Botafogo
A Universidad de Chile Also debut at Libertadores 2025. The Chilean team was in the pot 3 and was drawn on the key of Botafogo, Group A. Also part of the group Estudiantes-ARG and Carabobo-Ven.
The Santiago team got the place in Libertadores because of deputy in the Chilean Championship 2024. However, it started 2025 unstablely, occupying today’s tenth position, with seven points in five games, campaigning two wins, a draw and two losses.
Two big names of the team played in Brazil. In midfield, Charles Aránguiz, formerly, is the “brain” of the team. In the attack, Lucas Di Yorio, loaned by Athletico-PR, has four goals in six games for the club.
On the side of Botafogothe beginning of the year was behind after an encouraging performance against Palmeiras. Although the result was a 0-0 draw, Glorioso behaved well away from home and created several chances.
Savarino is out this Wednesday. The midfielder felt pain after the draw with Palmeiras and stayed in Brazil for exams. The result did not point out injury, but the coaching staff decided to preserve the Venezuelan. Santiago Rodríguez and Matheus Martins are the options to play on the left.
Defender Bastos and striker Nathan Fernandes are other names delivered to the medical and out -of -combat department. The Cuiabano left-back is embezzled on suspension as it was expelled in the South American Recopa. Finally, the Mastriani striker will not make the debut for Botafogo.
Latest Jogos da Universidad de Chile
- 03/27 – Everton -Chi 2 x 0 University of Chile – Chilean Championship
- 03/22 – University of Chile 3 x 0 Santiago Morning – Copa do Chile
- 03/14 – Audax Italian 1 x 1 University of Chile – Chilean Championship
- 03/02 – Cobresal 2 x 1 University of Chile – Chilean Championship
- 02/23 – University of Chile 1 x 0 Unión La Calera – Chilean Championship
Botafogo’s latest games
- 03/30 – Palmeiras 0 x 0 Botafogo – Brazilian Championship
- 03/22 – Botafogo 3 x 1 Novorizontino – friendly
- 27/02 – Botafogo 0 x 2 Racing -ARG – Recopa South American
- 23/02 – Vasco 1 x 0 Botafogo – Championship Carioca
- 02/20 – Racing -ARG 2 x 0 Botafogo – Recopa South American
Universidad de Chile x Botafogo: guesses and tips for betting
- Botafogo’s victory and a draw nullifies – ODD 1.78 at Betano
- Three or more universid de Chilean corner kicks in the first half – ODD 2.10 on Superbet
- Two finishes or more of Charles Aránguiz – Odd 2.25 on Bet365
Vitória do Botafogo and draw Anula – ODD 1.78
Libertadores 2024 champion, Botafogo kept the base of the team that raised the cup. So, hardly the players will feel pressure on the duel. In addition, Alvinegro has a solid defense, as well as a more qualified cast.
Three or more corner of the Universidad de Chile in the first half – ODD 2.10
The Chilean team likes to have possession and, pushed by their fans, must throw themselves into the attack. Interesting odd for the first half.
Two finishes or more of Charles Aránguiz – ODD 2.25
Aránguiz, currently 35, is La U’s fault scout. In the last three matches of the team, in two he has finished goal twice. Excellent odd for a stopped ball collector.
Universidad de Chile X Botafogo: time and where to watch
- Libertadores 2025 – Group Phase – Round 1
- Data: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Time: 9:30 pm (from Brasilia)
- Local: National Stadium of Chile
- Transmission: Globo (open TV – to Rio de Janeiro and part of Brazil) and Paramount+ (streaming)
Probable lineup of the Universidad de Chile: Gabriel Castellón; Fabián Hormazábal, Franco Calderón, Zaldivia; Nicolás Fernández, Altamirano, Marcelo Díaz, Charles Aránguiz, Sepúlveda; Lucas Di Yorio E Leandro Fernández. Technical: Gustavo Alvarez.
Probable Botafogo lineup: John; Vitinho, Jair, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles; GREGORE, Marlon Freitas, Patrick de Paula; Artur, Santiago Rodríguez (Matheus Martins) and Igor Jesus. Technical: Renato Paiva.
