Universitario vs Independiente del Valle Preview & Prediction | 2025 Copa Libertadores | Group Stage

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In what has been an even start to Group B in which all four teams have managed a single victory in their opening three matches, Universitario now take on Independiente del Valle this week.

Kick-off date/time: Friday 9th May, 2025: UK – 3:00am / Thursday 8th May, 2025: US ET – 10:00pm / US PT – 7:00pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – Fubo

Universitario vs Independiente del Valle prediction

Universitario do sit rock-bottom in Group B of the 2025 CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores as we go past the half-way stage but they are just two points behind leaders River Plate. The Peruvians most recently hammered UTC by six goals to nil at Estadio Monumental ‘U’ at the weekend in the Peruvian Apertura.

They now face an Independiente del Valle side that most recently suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Emelec in the Ecuadorian LigaPro at the weekend. The visitors have managed one victory with one draws and one defeat in their opening three matches. That loss to Emelec ended a six-match unbeaten run of form across all competitions.

Universitario have shown a scoring touch the other day and may well take the game to their opposition but the visitors are a strong side so both teams scoring may well be a good bet.

Universitario vs Independiente del Valle tip: Both teams to score