Universidad de Chile vs Independiente Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Aug 2025

Copa Sudamericana Betting Preview: Universidad de Chile vs Independiente

Chilean Primera División side Universidad de Chile host Argentine Primera División outfit Independiente in the first leg of this Copa Sudamericana round of 16 tie at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Pradanos, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Thursday 14 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

The Value Lies With La U

Universidad de Chile look a good bet to defeat Independiente and we can back the home team at 1.61 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

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La U Landed Big Win in Last Game

Universidad de Chile were victorious last time out. They secured a 4-1 Chilean Primera División win at home to Unión Española. The Santiago outfit had the majority of the ball enjoying 55% possession and eight shots on target, while Javier Altamirano, Lucas Di Yorio, Lucas Assadi and Rodrigo Contreras scored one goal apiece.

Independiente played River Plate at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 Argentine Primera División draw. Los Diablos Rojos were 51% in the possession stakes and managed four shots on goal.

U. de Chile have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. La U have averaged 59.1% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 6.5 attempts and 2.6 corners.

Lucas Assadi is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Lucas Di Yorio and Rodrigo Contreras each have 3. Lucas Assadi is the leading assists maker with 4.

Independiente have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. Julio Vaccari's side have averaged 62.8% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts.

We’ve seen Nicolas Freire, Gabriel Avalos, Felipe Loyola, Alvaro Angulo and Santiago Gabriel Montiel score 1 goals each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Santiago Gabriel Montiel, Leonardo Godoy and Federico Mancuello who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Universidad de Chile confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gabriel Castellon (GK), Nicolas Ramirez, Franco Calderon, Matias Zaldivia, Felipe Salomoni, Fabian Hormazabal, Israel Poblete, Charles Aranguiz, Javier Altamirano, Lucas Di Yorio, Lucas Assadi.

Independiente confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rodrigo Rey (GK), Federico Vera, Kevin Lomonaco, Nicolas Freire, Facundo Zabala, Felipe Loyola, Rodrigo Fernandez, Santiago Gabriel Montiel, Luciano Cabral, Walter Mazzantti, Matias Abaldo.

Universidad de Chile vs Independiente Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Universidad de Chile vs Independiente bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Back Universidad de Chile with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at 1.61 for this Copa Sudamericana encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Copa Sudamericana stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Universidad de Chile vs Independiente Copa Sudamericana & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by U. de Chile in 18 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by U. de Chile in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Independiente in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Independiente in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Independiente in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

La U +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 62.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

U. de Chile 1 - 0 Independiente

There’s the option to wager on U. de Chile to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of 6.25 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Universidad de Chile vs Independiente Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Bookies

Universidad de Chile are 2.75 with the bookies to get the better of Independiente, with the latter having betting odds of 2.80. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Copa Sudamericana encounter, this can be wagered at 2.85.

You can back U. de Chile at 1.82 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Independiente are 1.85 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at 1.62.

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Gabriel Ávalos can be backed to find the net anytime at 4.00, with 6.50 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Latest Copa Sudamericana and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Universidad de Chile Stats

Independiente Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 2.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 59.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 58.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 62.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 59.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Universidad de Chile vs Independiente Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the U. de Chile vs Independiente team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Copa Sudamericana and the newest injury information.