Universitario vs Botafogo Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On May 16, Universitario were hosting Botafogo in the Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores. Botafogo emerged victorious with a 0-1 win.

Jeffinho scored the only goal of the game on the 77th minute of the match, tipping the balance in Botafogo's favor and locking in the win.

As Universitario and Botafogo meet again, the memory of Universitario's 3-1 win in their Copa Libertadores Group Stage encounter from a year ago still lingers. Following their win against Sporting Cristal in Primera Division Apertura on May 12, Universitario head into this clash with renewed confidence. However, their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in three consecutive matches.

Botafogo approach this clash having drawn with Fortaleza on May 12, bringing their unbeaten streak to two. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last three matches.

This Copa Libertadores Group Stage match offers a platform for Universitario and Botafogo’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Universitario’s Andy Polo and top finisher Edison Flores have played important roles in ensuring their attack, guided by Fabian Bustos, remains effective. Rivera has already scored two goals in Copa Libertadores Group Stage this season, as Polo continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with one assist. Universitario have also relied on Alex Valera, Jairo Concha and Horacio Calcaterra to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Botafogo’s attacking options, crafted under Artur Jorge’s leadership, have been bolstered by Junior Santos, the team’s top scorer, and Jefferson Savarino, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Eduardo leads Botafogo’s scoring charts in Copa Libertadores Group Stage this season with two goals, with Santos topping their assist tally in the competition with one. Tiquinho Soares, Marlon Freitas and Luiz Henrique have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Botafogo’s attack.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Universitario - Botafogo in real time.

Universitario kicked off the game with Sebastian Britos, Matias Ezequiel Di Benedetto, Williams Riveros, Aldo Corzo, Rodrigo Urena who got substituted by Diego Dorregaray on the 80th minute, Segundo Portocarrero, Jorge Murrugarra who got substituted by Jairo Concha on the 75th minute, Martin Perez Guedes who got substituted by Horacio Calcaterra on the 75th minute, Andy Polo, Alex Valera who got substituted by Jose Rivera on the 66th minute and Edison Flores who got substituted by Christopher Gonzales on the 67th minute as starters, with Hugo Ancajima, Jose Bolivar, Nelson Cabanillas, Horacio Calcaterra, Yuriel Celi, Jairo Concha, Diego Dorregaray, Christopher Gonzales, Piero Estefano Guzman, Jose Rivera, Diego Romero and Marco Antonio Saravia on the bench.

Botafogo's starting eleven were John Victor, Hugo, Bastos, Lucas Halter, Damian Suarez, Marlon Freitas, Danilo Barbosa who got substituted by Gregore on the 79th minute, Jefferson Savarino who got substituted by Yarlen Faustino Augusto on the 89th minute, Tche Tche who got substituted by Patrick de Paula on the 90th minute, Luiz Henrique who got substituted by Jeffinho on the 65th minute and Junior Santos, with Alexander Barboza, Patrick de Paula, Carlos Eduardo, Fabiano, Yarlen Faustino Augusto, Gatito Fernandez, Gregore, Jeffinho, Jacob Montes, Mateo Ponte, Luis Segovia and Raul Jonas Steffens on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.58 - 0.45
• Ball Possession: 59 - 41
• Total Attempts: 16 - 5
• Shots On Target: 2 - 1
• Fouls: 16 - 10
• Corners: 11 - 0
• Throw-Ins: 21 - 28
• Saves: 0 - 2
• Free Kicks: 16 - 19
• Offsides: 1 - 3

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Matias Ezequiel Di Benedetto, Rodrigo Urena, Danilo Barbosa and Bastos were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

They met only once since April 2024. They met on April 24, 2024, during the Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores, with Botafogo winning 3-1. So far, Botafogo have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Universitario.

Universitario have won one of their three matches in Copa Libertadores Group Stage this season, with zero draws and two defeats, scoring one goal at an average of 0.33 per match and conceding two at a rate of 0.67 per match. Botafogo have won one of their three matches in Copa Libertadores Group Stage this season, with zero draws and two defeats, scoring two goals, averaging 0.67 per match, while conceding two, an average of 0.67 per match.

Recent Form

Universitario are coming off a win in their last match against Sporting Cristal, while Botafogo are coming off a draw in their last match against Fortaleza. Overall, Universitario have won twelve of their last twenty matches, losing two and drawing six, while over their most recent twenty games, Botafogo have claimed thirteen victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn three times.

Live Standings

As always, Copa Libertadores Group Stage's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Universitario sit 8th with three points from three matches, while Botafogo are currently 3rd in the table with three points from three matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Universitario and Botafogo in real time. You can watch the goal by Jeffinho as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Universitario - Botafogo are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.