Palmeiras vs LDU Quito prediction 31.10. 2025 | Copa Libertadores
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- Competition: Copa Libertadores, Knockout Stage (Semifinals)
- Date: 31st October, 2025
- Kickoff: 00:30 UK / 01:30 CET
- Venue: Allianz Parque
On Thursday, Palmeiras will host LDU de Quito at Allianz Parque in São Paulo in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the 2025 Copa Libertadores knockout stage. LDU enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win in the first leg in Ecuador, largely thanks to the significant home advantage provided by the high altitude in Quito. Overturning a three-goal deficit will be a massive challenge for Palmeiras, but this time the physiological effects of altitude will no longer trouble them.
Palmeiras vs LDU Quito Head to Head (H2H) stats
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LDU Quito
3 : 0
Palmeiras
Copa Libertadores
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Palmeiras
2 : 0
LDU Quito
Copa Libertadores
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LDU Quito
3 : 2
Palmeiras
Copa Libertadores
Historically, Palmeiras have held a slight edge over LDU de Quito, particularly when playing in Brazil. Across six previous meetings in continental competition, Palmeiras have recorded three wins, one draw, and two defeats. Notably, both of LDU’s victories came in Quito, where altitude conditions often tilt the balance in the Ecuadorian side’s favor.
Palmeiras team overview
Although Palmeiras have seen a dip in form in recent weeks - with two defeats and a draw across all competitions - they remain one of the standout teams in Brazil this season. Abel Ferreira’s men currently sit atop the Brasileiro Betano standings and are on course to clinch the league title as things stand. Before their recent setback, Palmeiras were on a four-match winning streak in the league, averaging nearly four goals per game. However, an unfortunate 3–2 defeat to title rivals Flamengo, in which they finished with ten men, seems to have had a lingering psychological impact.
Despite that setback, Palmeiras have won nine of their last eleven home matches in the league. In this year’s Copa Libertadores, they have suffered just one defeat - the first-leg loss to LDU de Quito - and remain unbeaten at home (W4, D1), keeping clean sheets in four of those five fixtures.
According to several sources, Paulinho, Weverton, Vitor Figueiredo, and Lucas Evangelista are all sidelined with injuries and will not feature in the second leg.
Last matches of Palmeiras
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LDU Quito
3 : 0
Palmeiras
Copa Libertadores
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Flamengo
3 : 2
Palmeiras
Serie A
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Sao Paulo
2 : 3
Palmeiras
Serie A
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Palmeiras
3 : 0
Vasco da Gama
Serie A
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Bahia
1 : 0
Palmeiras
Serie A
Palmeiras lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Carlos Miguel
Defenders
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12
Khellven
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15
Gustavo Gómez
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26
Murilo
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22
Joaquín Piquerez
Midfielders
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8
Andreas Pereira
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32
Emiliano Martínez
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42
José López
Forwards
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7
Felipe Anderson
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23
Raphael Veiga
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9
Vitor Roque
LDU Quito team overview
LDU de Quito arrive in Brazil in good domestic form, sitting third in Ecuador’s Serie A with three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five matches. Tiago Nunes’ side are no longer in contention for the league title but remain well positioned to finish second. In the Copa Libertadores, LDU have been excellent recently, winning four consecutive matches - though three of those victories came at home, where the altitude provides a natural advantage. Remarkably, they are unbeaten at home in this year’s tournament (W5, D1), but their away form has been less convincing, with just one win in their last three Copa Libertadores away fixtures.
Injury-wise, LDU have no major absentees, but Bryan Ramírez will miss the second leg after being sent off in the 3-0 win a week ago.
Last matches of LDU Quito
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LDU Quito
3 : 0
Palmeiras
Copa Libertadores
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LDU Quito
3 : 0
Barcelona Guayaquil
Liga Pro
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Universidad Católica
2 : 2
LDU Quito
Liga Pro
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Técnico Universitario
1 : 3
LDU Quito
Liga Pro
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LDU Quito
2 : 4
Universidad Católica
Liga Pro
LDU Quito lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Alexander Domínguez
Defenders
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33
Leonel Quiñónez
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4
Ricardo Adé
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3
Richard Mina
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14
José Quintero
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7
Lautaro Pastrán
Midfielders
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15
Gabriel Villamil
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8
Carlos Gruezo
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5
Kevin Minda
Forwards
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9
Lisandro Alzugaray
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26
Jeison Medina
Prediction
While LDU de Quito’s disciplined defense could frustrate Palmeiras early on, the Brazilian league leaders’ superior squad depth, home advantage, and attacking variety should eventually prove decisive. Palmeiras’ outstanding home record, clinical finishing, and the absence of the altitude factor all point toward a home victory. However, given LDU’s conservative approach and Palmeiras’ defensive strength at Allianz Parque, the most likely outcome appears to be a Palmeiras win with both teams not to score (BTTS - No).
Prediction: BTTS - NO
Three reasons we expect BTTS - NO
- LDU have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches in COPA Libertadores.
- Palmeiras have kept a home clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 matches in COPA Libertadores.
- BTTS occurred in only 1 of LDU’s last 5 away matches in COPA Libertadores.
Main prediction Palmeiras - LDU Quito
Both Teams to Score - NO
