The second leg of the 2025 Copa Libertadores Round of 16 between LDU Quito (Ecuador) and Botafogo (Brazil) will take place on August 22 at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium. The first match ended 1-0 in favor of Botafogo. LDU Quito vs. Botafogo: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
LDU Quito
Tiago Nunes' side lost the first leg away, conceding the only goal in the first minute. This defeat marked LDU Quito's second loss in their last three Copa Libertadores matches. Moreover, the team has failed to score in four matches in this tournament's current edition. To advance to the next playoff round, they need to win by at least two goals in regular time. Notably, the Ecuadorians have reached the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals only once since the 2008/09 season.
- The team has won in regular time in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Copa Libertadores.
- The club has kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
- No more than two goals have been scored in regular time in 5 of LDU Quito's last 6 home Copa Libertadores matches.
Predicted lineup for LDU Quito (3-5-2)
Gonzalo Valle – Leonel Quinonez, Ricardo Ade, Richard Mina – Jose Quinteros, Gabriel Villamil, Fernando Cornejo, Carlos Gruezo, Brian Ramirez – Lisandro Alzugaray, Jaison Medina.
Botafogo
In the first match, Davide Ancelotti's team outperformed their opponents at home. As a result, Botafogo extended their winning streak in the Copa Libertadores to four matches. Additionally, the team has not conceded in their last two matches in this tournament. To progress to the next round, the Brazilians need to avoid defeat in 90 minutes, and if they lose by one goal, extra time will be played. It is worth noting that Botafogo is the current Copa Libertadores champion.
- The club has not won in regular time in 6 of their last 8 away matches in the Copa Libertadores (3 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has conceded in 90 minutes in their last seven away games in this tournament.
- No more than two goals have been scored in regular time in 15 of the Brazilians' last 19 away Copa Libertadores matches.
Predicted lineup for Botafogo (4-5-1)
John Victor – Vitinho, David Ricardo, Alexander Barbosa, Alex Telles – Marlon Freitas, Danilo dos Santos, Leo Arthur, Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro – Arthur Cabral.
Defenders Luis Suarez and Caio Pantaleao are injured.
Referee
Facundo Tello (Argentina)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 50%.
Match Prediction: LDU Quito vs. Botafogo
At home, the Ecuadorians often achieve the desired results. The team prefers a solid defensive approach and is not known for attacking flair. In their last six home matches in the Copa Libertadores, LDU Quito has scored only eight goals, and in two of those games, they failed to break through the opponents' defense. However, they rarely make defensive errors, having kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
The Brazilians also struggle with offensive efficiency, especially in away games. In their last 19 away Copa Libertadores matches, Botafogo has surpassed one goal only three times, and in seven games during this period, they failed to score. Meanwhile, they have conceded no more than one goal in 17 of those matches.
Considering the statistics of both teams, I expect a low-scoring match. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
