TIPS - Liga Deportiva Universitaria VS Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas

[(Liga Deportiva Universitaria) Strength]:
1. After losing the first leg of the Round of 16 with a 0-1 scoreline, Liga Deportiva Universitaria will definitely go all out at home in this round, striving to level the score or even turn the tide. Their desire to win is extremely strong.
2. Liga Deportiva Universitaria performed very well in domestic league this season, ranking 2nd in the league table so far. They grabbed 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 6 games.
3. Liga Deportiva Universitaria's home performance has been stable this season. They kept unbeaten at home in domestic league games so far this season. They achieved 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 6 Copa Libertadores games at home.
4. Liga Deportiva Universitaria's defensive consistency is quite strong at home. They kept 5 clean sheets in the last 6 Copa Libertadores games at home, including a draw against the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A giants CR Flamengo (RJ).
5. Liga Deportiva Universitaria won all the last 8 Copa Libertadores games in AH with excellent performances. They beat the odds in all the last 4 home games.

[(Liga Deportiva Universitaria) Weakness]:
1. Liga Deportiva Universitaria's offensive performance was poor recently. They scored only 4 goals in the last 5 games, averaging less than 1 goal per game.
2. Liga Deportiva Universitaria lost to Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas 0-1 in the first leg. They won only 1 of the last 5 encounters and lost recent two, having no mental advantage.

[(Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas) Strength]:
1. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas are currently fifth in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, 14 points behind the leaders, making their title challenge quite difficult. As a result, the team will shift their focus to the Copa Libertadores. With a 1-goal lead from the first leg, they will surely go all out to protect their advantage in this away game, and their desire to win is strong.
2. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas lost to Palmeiras in the last league game, ending their 3-game winning streak. They achieved 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 games with stable performances.
3. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas achieved 4 successive wins in the Copa Libertadores recently. They have got 7 wins and 3 losses in the last 10 cup games, with outstanding performances.
4. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas kept 7 clean sheets in the last 10 games with a consistent defense. They didn't concede a goal in the last 4 Copa Libertadores games.
5. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas kept 4 clean sheets in the last 5 encounters against Liga Deportiva Universitaria and lost only one.
6. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas won 8 of the last 8 away games in AH with strong performances.

[(Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas) Weakness]:
1. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas currently have a lot of injuries in their defensive line, with a total of 5 defenders set to miss this game due to injuries, including centre-backs Philipe Sampaio, Bastos, Kaio Pantaleao, David Ricardo and Cuiabano.
2. Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas' away records in the Copa Libertadores were terrible recently. They lost 2 of the last 3 away games without scoring a goal.

[Tips]:
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas' 1-goal lead from the first leg gives them more room for error in the second leg.

Despite the recent spate of injuries in their defensive line, it has not affected their defensive efficiency at all.

They have even kept clean sheets in their last 4 Copa Libertadores games. In this round, when visiting Liga Deportiva Universitaria, they will surely tighten up to plug defensive loopholes and avoid conceding goals.

Liga Deportiva Universitaria have been in poor form recently, going 3 games without a win and scoring only 1 goal.

Their dismal attacking performance may leave them helpless against Botafogo's defense.

Although Liga Deportiva Universitaria have an excellent home record, the current handicap offered by the market is moderate, which still shows sufficient recognition of the visiting team's strength.

Thus, we believe Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas to keep unbeaten on this trip.

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