Universidad Central Standings 2026/27: 3rd place, 9 pts · Form & AI Preview
Universidad Central sit 3rd in the Copa Libertadores table on 9 points. Their last 5 matches: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Most recent result: 4-2 against Santos. Top scorer: Manuel Cuesta Baena Juan with 3 goals.
Position in the table
Universidad Central are 3rd of 4 teams in the Copa Libertadores table on 9 points, 4 points behind leaders Ind. del Valle and 4 behind Rosario Central directly above them.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ind. del Valle | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 13 | W W L W W |
| 2 | Rosario Central | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 13 | L W W W W |
| 3 | Universidad Central | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 9 | W L W L L |
| 4 | Libertad Asuncion | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 0 | L L L L L |
Season story
Universidad Central are 10th of 14 in the Copa Libertadores table on 16 points. At home: 7 wins, 6 draws, 3 defeats from 16 matches (23-15); away: 5 wins, 4 draws, 8 defeats from 17 (23-29). Last match: 5-3 at home to Atletico Barinas on 23 Oct (win). The Venezuela Cup match between Universidad Central and Atletico Barinas shows potential for a low score.
Season summary
| P / W / D / L | 6 / 3 / 0 / 3 |
| GF / GA / GD | 7 / 11 / -4 |
| Points per match | 1.50 |
| Goals per match | 1.17 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.83 |
| Win rate | 50% |
Universidad Central have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 3 of 6 matches this season, scoring 7 and conceding 11 (goal difference -4). That is 1.50 points and 1.17 goals per match.
Home / away performance
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3/4 |
| Away | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3/4 |
Universidad Central have taken 6 points from 3 home matches (3rd in the home table) and 3 points from 3 away matches (3rd in the away table).
Season metrics
| Metric | Value | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.17 | 3rd of 4 teams |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.83 | 3rd of 4 teams |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 2nd of 4 teams |
| Failed to score | 2 | 1st of 4 teams |
| Matches over 2.5 goals | 67% | 1st of 4 teams |
| Both teams scored | 33% | 3rd of 4 teams |
| Corners (per match) | 1.0 (4 matches) | 4th of 4 teams |
| Shots (per match) | 9.8 (4 matches) | 4th of 4 teams |
| Shots on target (per match) | 3.8 (4 matches) | 3rd of 4 teams |
| Possession | 38% (4 matches) | 4th of 4 teams |
| Yellow cards (per match) | 2.75 (4 matches) | 4th of 4 teams |
| xG (per match) | 1.30 (4 matches) | 3rd of 4 teams |
| xG against (per match) | 1.64 (4 matches) | 4th of 4 teams |
Form and streak
| Date | Opponent | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | Santos | 2-4 | L | |
| Home | Santos | 1-4 | L | |
| Away | Libertad Asuncion | 1-0 | W | |
| Away | Rosario Central | 0-4 | L | |
| Home | Ind. del Valle | 2-0 | W |
Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 0 draws, 3 defeats (6 points), 6 goals scored and 12 conceded. They have lost their last 2 matches.
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Recent Results
Squad
| No | Player | Pos | Age | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Carlos Gonzalez | G | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | Diego Ochoa | G | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 | Remmy Rojas | G | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rafael Romo | G | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Giancarlo Schiavone | G | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Daniel Carrillo | D | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Sebastian Hernandez Ochoa Jorge | D | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Mottes | D | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Jesus Pabon Delgao Steven | D | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Edwin Peraza | D | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 | Daniel Pereira | D | 0 | 0 | |
| 39 | Solomon Salcedo | D | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Daniel Velasquez Reyes Williams | D | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | Junior Araujo | M | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Yohan Cumana | M | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Alexander Gonzalez | M | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 34 | Kevin Guzman | M | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Alexsamir Hernandez | M | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Williams Lugo | M | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Vicente Rodriguez | M | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Maicol Ruiz | M | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Aiderson Salazar | M | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Kendrys Silva | M | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Francisco Sole | M | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juan Alegria | A | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | Cristhian Andrade | A | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Yimvert Berroteran | A | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Alberto Cobena Flores Christian | A | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Carlos Colmenares | A | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 | Jesus Colmenarez | A | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Cuesta Baena Juan | Universidad Central | 3 |
Club profile
| Founded | 1950 / 1952 |
| Stadium | Estadio Olímpico de la UCV |
| City | Caracas |
| Capacity | 23,940 |
| Manager | Ignacio Sasso Pacheco Daniel |
Universidad Central were founded in 1950 / 1952 and play home matches at Estadio Olímpico de la UCV in Caracas (capacity 23,940). The manager is Ignacio Sasso Pacheco Daniel.
Recent transfers
| Arrivals | From | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Romo | U. Catolica | Free agent | 03.08.2026 |
| Juan Alegria | Al Arabi | Permanent | 01.08.2026 |
| Gonzalo Mottes | Chacarita Juniors | Free agent | 14.07.2026 |
| Departures | To | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Davis | Valencia U19 | Permanent | 12.08.2026 |
| Charlis Ortiz | Anzoategui FC | Free agent | 14.07.2026 |
| Kendry Mendoza | Frontera | Free agent | 13.07.2026 |
Latest arrivals: Rafael Romo (U. Catolica, Free agent), Juan Alegria (Al Arabi, Permanent), Gonzalo Mottes (Chacarita Juniors, Free agent). Latest departures: Roman Davis (Valencia U19, Permanent), Charlis Ortiz (Anzoategui FC, Free agent), Kendry Mendoza (Frontera, Free agent).
Season fixtures
Copa Libertadores 2026/27 fixtures: 33 matches, 33 played.
| Date | Opponent | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Trujillanos | 2-0 | W | |
| Away | Monagas | 3-0 | W | |
| Home | Metropolitanos | 3-2 | W | |
| Away | Caracas | 2-1 | W | |
| Home | Zamora | 2-1 | W | |
| Away | Rayo Zuliano | 5-1 | W | |
| Home | Estudiantes Merida | 1-1 | D | |
| Away | Puerto Cabello | 0-3 | L | |
| Home | La Guaira | 0-1 | L | |
| Away | Anzoategui FC | 3-2 | W | |
| Away | Carabobo | 2-4 | L | |
| Home | Dep. Tachira | 1-1 | D | |
| Away | Portuguesa | 0-3 | L | |
| Away | Portuguesa | 1-1 | D | |
| Away | Portuguesa | 1-1 | D | |
| Home | Puerto Cabello | 3-1 | W | |
| Home | La Guaira | 1-1 | D | |
| Away | La Guaira | 0-0 | D | |
| Away | Puerto Cabello | 1-2 | L | |
| Home | Portuguesa | 2-3 | L | |
| Away | Trujillanos | 0-2 | L | |
| Home | Monagas | 2-1 | W | |
| Away | Metropolitanos | 1-2 | L | |
| Home | Caracas | 0-1 | L | |
| Away | Zamora | 0-2 | L | |
| Home | Rayo Zuliano | 4-1 | W | |
| Away | Estudiantes Merida | 1-1 | D | |
| Home | Puerto Cabello | 0-0 | D | |
| Away | La Guaira | 2-0 | W | |
| Home | Anzoategui FC | 1-0 | W | |
| Home | Carabobo | 1-1 | D | |
| Away | Dep. Tachira | 1-4 | L | |
| Home | Portuguesa | 0-0 | D |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are Universidad Central in the Copa Libertadores table?
- Universidad Central sit 3rd in the Copa Libertadores table on 9 points.
- How far are Universidad Central behind the leaders?
- Universidad Central are 4 points behind leaders Ind. del Valle (3rd, 9 points).
- What was Universidad Central's last result?
- Most recent result: 4-2 against Santos.
- What is Universidad Central's recent form?
- Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 0 draws, 3 defeats (6 points), 6 goals scored and 12 conceded. They have lost their last 2 matches.
- Are Universidad Central stronger at home or away?
- 6 points from 3 home matches (3rd in the home table) and 3 points from 3 away matches (3rd in the away table). Points per match are higher at home.
- Who is the Universidad Central manager?
- Universidad Central are managed by Ignacio Sasso Pacheco Daniel.
- Where do Universidad Central play their home matches?
- Universidad Central play their home matches at Estadio Olímpico de la UCV.
Universidad Central articles (English)
1 article about Universidad Central has been published in English; the latest is from 22 Jul.