Palmeiras 1-0 LDU de Quito: result and AI prediction
Palmeiras – LDU de Quito, Copa Libertadores, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado
Palmeiras is #2 in the table (11 pts) and LDU de Quito #1 (12 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Palmeiras is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. LDU de Quito is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. LDU de Quito has kept 4 clean sheets in 8 matches. Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Palmeiras 1, draws 0, LDU de Quito 1.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Palmeiras enter a high-stakes knockout meeting with the stronger territorial profile and a proven recent record in this stage. LDU have the defensive personnel to make the match abrasive, particularly with Valle behind a compact block and Deyverson offering an outlet. Palmeiras are missing Andreas Pereira and several injured options, but Arias and Piquerez being available preserves important attacking width and creativity. The decisive practical issue is the venue: official competition material lists São Paulo, whereas the supplied fixture data lists Quito.
Head-to-head analysis
The recent knockout series is highly venue-sensitive: LDU dominated in Quito, while Palmeiras produced a major home response in São Paulo. CONMEBOL notes that the home team has won each of their Libertadores meetings.
Injuries and absences
Palmeiras’ confirmed absences are meaningful: Andreas Pereira’s suspension weakens central progression, while Paulinho, Ramón Sosa and Jefté reduce attacking and full-back depth. Arias and Piquerez being available limits the damage by retaining a creative wide option and an established left-sided defender.
Form (last 5)
Palmeiras vs LDU de Quito stats
| Palmeiras | LDU de Quito | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 8 |
| Goals scored | 12 | 10 |
| Goals conceded | 6 | 6 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 4 |
Last meetings
- 2025-10-31Palmeiras 4-0 LDU de Quito
- 2025-10-24LDU de Quito 3-0 Palmeiras

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