Prediction Unión Española vs Fluminense 2025 Season – Betting Tips for Copa Sudamericana on April 23, 2025

As the excitement builds for the upcoming matchup in the Copa Sudamericana's group stage, Unión Española are set to host Fluminense at the Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK on April 23, 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00, and the stage is set for a thrilling encounter.

Unión Española's Recent Form

Unión Española enters this match with a challenging run of form. In their last five outings, they managed to secure only one win against Ñublense with a strong scoreline of 3-0, but they also faced disappointing losses including a 0-2 defeat to Once Caldas and a recent 0-2 loss to Audax Italiano. The team has struggled to find their groove, currently sitting in the third position in their group, with only a single point from two matches, scoring just one goal while conceding three.

Their attacking stats are modest, with only 12 shots on target from 43 attempts, which reflects their difficulties in converting opportunities into goals. With a goal difference that has seen them concede four times already, Unión Española will need to shore up their defense while finding a spark in attack to turn their fortunes around.

Fluminense's Rising Momentum

On the other hand, Fluminense arrives in Santiago soaring with confidence. The team is enjoying a perfect record in the group phase so far, winning both of their matches and scoring six goals without conceding any. Their recent fixtures have showcased their attacking prowess, including a dominant 5-0 win over Gualberto Villarroel SJ and a tidy 2-0 victory against Corinthians. Jhon Arias has been instrumental in their success, showcasing individual brilliance with an impressive performance against Vitória that ended in a draw.

Fluminense appears formidable in both attack and defense, with a solid average of 15 shots per match, including 13 on target in their recent performances. Their defense has also proved impenetrable, earning clean sheets in their last two competitive matches.

Betting Tips

With the statistics favoring the visitors, punters might find value in betting on Fluminense to win at odds of 1.90. The combination of their excellent form and Unión Española’s struggles points towards a likely away victory. For those looking to explore other options, a bet on Fluminense to score over 1.5 goals could be enticing given their current scoring trend.

Overall, the upcoming clash is set to be an enthralling affair in the Copa Sudamericana—one that could see Fluminense extend their winning streak and increase the pressure on Unión Española.