Universidad Catolica will welcome Talleres to a home match on the final matchday of the Copa Libertadores group phase with kickoff at 3:30 am.
Universidad Catolica, who have picked up four points from their five group matches, face Argentine outfit Talleres in their final game of the Copa Libertadores this season.
The Chilean side is third in Group A with four points from five games, two points behind leaders Emelec and one behind Sporting Cristal.
On Tuesday, a win over Talleres would guarantee them a place in the Copa Sudamericana knockout stages. Still, they could also progress by finishing as one of the best runners-up if other results go their way.
If the Chilean side can’t claim a second win in the group phase, they will open the door for Sporting Cristal to barge their way past.
Meanwhile, the visitors have little to play for on matchday six. They are already assured of a spot in the knockout rounds after collecting eight points from their five group games. Talleres cannot improve on their current second-place position, with the group leaders Flamengo five points clear.
Despite being assured of a spot in the knockout rounds, Pedro Caixinha will be challenging his side to pick up their first away win after losing their opening two away games in the Copa Libertadores this season.
Catolic vs Tallarres Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, with the hosts winning while the visitors are still winless. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Audax Italiano 3-2 Catolic
- Flamengo 3-0 Catolic
- Catolic 3-0 Calera
- Nublense 4-0 Catolic
Away
- Cristal 0-0 Tallares
- Tallares 1-0 Sarmiento
- Tallares 2-2 Flamengo
- Tucuman 3-0 Tallares
Catolic Team News
The hosts have several injury absentees, with several players sidelined. Branco Ampuero, Juan Leiva, Marcelino Nunez, and Fabian Orellana. Jose Fuenzalida is also a doubt for Universidad Catolica after being forced off in the weekend contest with Audax Italiano.
Talleres Team News
Caixinha is expected to keep changes to a minimum for the midweek contest, with Michael Santos suspended after receiving a red card on matchday five. Santos’s suspension could present Fernando Juarez with a starting opportunity for the midweek contest. That could be the only alteration to the starting lineup, with Caixinha expected to keep changes to a minimum.
Prediction and Odds
Although Talleres won the first meeting between these two sides, they may have to settle for a draw with a home advantage not in their favor on Tuesday.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Over 1.5
