Sao Paulo vs. Talleres (Tuesday, 11.00pm)
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Needing just a single point to clinch first place, Sao Paulo welcome Talleres to MorumBIS on Tuesday in the final group stage fixture for both sides at the Copa Libertadores.
A late equaliser on matchday five enabled the Brazilians to claim a 1-1 draw with Club Libertad and remain three points above them, while Talleres moved ahead of Alianza Lima for third after beating them 2-0.
We say: Sao Paulo 1-0 Talleres
Both sides have something to play for, and it should be a close game, but we trust the Brazilians' experience and Zubeldia's resourcefulness will find a way to win.
> Copa Libertadores preview: Sao Paulo vs Talleres
Libertad vs. Alianza Lima (Tuesday, 11.00pm)
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Needing to avoid defeat to have any hope of finishing third in Group D, Alianza Lima will visit Estadio Tigo La Huerta on Tuesday, to battle Club Libertad in the final group fixture of the Copa Libertadores for both teams.
The Paraguayans are assured of a spot in the last 16 despite conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Sao Paulo, while Alianza are below Talleres for third and a place in the Copa Sudamericana on goal difference after losing 2-0 to the Argentines the last time out.
We say: Club Libertad 1-0 Alianza Lima
There are too many question marks surrounding the visitors, and we believe the Paraguayan's experience and strong defensive organisation at home will make the difference.
> Copa Libertadores preview: Libertad vs Alianza Lima
Botafogo vs. Universidad (Wednesday, 1.30am)
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The final group-stage round of the 2025 Copa Libertadores will see Botafogo host Universidad de Chile at Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos, with both sides eyeing progression to the knockout phase.
Just a single point separates the two as the hosts sit atop Group A on 10 points, while Botafogo find themselves in third, only behind second-placed Estudiantes on goal difference.
We say: Botafogo 1-0 Universidad de Chile
Botafogo's impressive home run gives them the upper hand heading into this contest, especially with a win crucial to avoiding the drop into the Copa Sudamericana, and the fact that the Fire triumphed the last time they hosted Universidad offers further reason to fancy their chances.
> Copa Libertadores preview: Botafogo vs Universidad
Estudiantes vs. Carabobo (Wednesday, 1.30am)
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Estudiantes, battling to secure a top-two finish in Group A, will host already-eliminated Carabobo in the final matchday of the Copa Libertadores group stage on Wednesday.
The hosts are second in the standings with nine points, a point below first-placed Universidad de Chile and above third-placed Botafogo on goal difference, while the visitors are bottom of the group with only one point from five fixtures.
We say: Estudiantes 3-0 Carabobo
The hosts are undoubtedly the superior side, as shown in their dominance in the first encounter, and we expect Estudiantes to secure another commanding victory over Carabobo on Wednesday.
> Copa Libertadores preview: Estudiantes vs Carabobo
River Plate vs. Universitario (Wednesday, 1.30am)
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Group B's top two meet in the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday, as Argentinian giants River Plate welcome Peruvian champions Universitario to Estadio Monumental.
While River have already booked safe passage to the knockout phase, their visitors are aiming to join them, holding a two-point lead over Independiente del Valle in second place ahead of the final matchday.
We say: River Plate 1-1 Universitario
Already assured of first place, River have little to play for - perhaps with the exception of pride, after slumping out of the Argentinian Apertura playoffs.
La U's need for points is more acute, so they could battle their way to a low-scoring draw, getting them over the line and into the Copa Libertadores knockouts.
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Independiente vs. Barcelona (Wednesday, 1.30am)
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In their final game of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, hosts Independiente del Valle will welcome Barcelona SC to Estadio Banco Guayaquil on Wednesday.
The Black and Blues are second last in third place with five points from five matches, while the visitors are fourth with four points following their 1-0 loss against Universitario de Deportes on May 15, and both sides must win to have hope of advancing to the round of 16.
We say: Independiente del Valle 2-1 Barcelona SC
Independiente del Valle should be confident of keeping a clean sheet given their opponents have struggled in the final third.
Barcelona SC have rarely performed well away from home and have found positive results difficult to come by in recent weeks, and it is hard to see them avoiding defeat on Wednesday.
