The second leg of the Copa Libertadores 2025 Round of 16 between LDU Quito (Ecuador) and Botafogo (Brazil) will take place on August 22 at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium. The score of the first match was 1-0 in favor of Botafogo. LDU Quito vs. Botafogo: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
LDU Quito
Thiago Nunes' team lost the first leg away with a score of 0-1, conceding the only goal in the first minute of the match. This defeat marked LDU Quito's second loss in their last three Copa Libertadores matches. Moreover, the team failed to score for the fourth time in the current edition of this tournament. To advance to the next playoff round, the club needs 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 matches in the Copa Libertadores.
Predicted lineup for LDU Quito (3-5-2)
Gonzalo Valle – Leonel Quinonez, Ricardo Ade, Richard Mina – Jose Quinteros, Gabriel Villamil, Fernando Cornejo, Carlos Gruezo, Bryan Ramirez – Lisandro Alzugaray, Jeyson Medina.
Botafogo
In the first match, Davide Ancelotti's side 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 the last two games of this tournament. To advance to the next round, the Brazilians need to avoid defeat in 90 minutes, and if the club loses by one goal, extra time will be played. It is worth noting that Botafogo is the reigning 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 seven previous away games in this tournament.
- No more than two goals have been scored in regular time in 15 of the last 19 away matches of the Brazilians in the Copa Libertadores.
Predicted lineup for Botafogo (4-5-1)
John Victor – Vitinho, David Ricardo, Alexander Barbosa, Alex Telles – Marlon Freitas, Danilo dos Santos, Leo Artur, 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%.
LDU Quito vs. Botafogo: Match Prediction
At home, the Ecuadorians often achieve the desired results. The team favors a solid defensive approach and does not play particularly attacking football. 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 matches in the Copa Libertadores, Botafogo has only scored more than one goal three times, and in seven of those matches, they failed to score at all. Meanwhile, they have conceded no more than one goal in 17 of those games.
Considering the opponents' statistics, I expect a low-scoring match. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
