Copa Libertadores
Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica Prediction & Stats - Copa Libertadores 2026
Predictions
Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica is part of the Copa Libertadores schedule for Wednesday (12/08).
The fixture is staged at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, 01:30 (UK time).
Below is our Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Estudiantes the side to beat, with roughly 60% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Copa Libertadores odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Estudiantes Preview
Estudiantes reach this fixture 6 match into their Copa Libertadores. Here is where Estudiantes de La Plata stand:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
6 scored, at 1 a game
5 conceded, at 0.83 a game
Estudiantes de La Plata, season-wide
14 won, 7 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Santiago Ascacibar, 5 goals
Most assists: Tiago Palacios, 3 assists
Recent results — Estudiantes
08/08/2026 13:45
05/08/2026 18:00
01/08/2026 17:00
26/07/2026 16:15
31/05/2026 14:30
Universidad Católica: how they are travelling
Universidad Católica come in 6 matches into their Copa Libertadores.
Here is what Cato have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.17 points per game
8 scored, at 1.33 a game
4 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Cato, season-wide
18 won, 4 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Fernando Matías Zampedri, 18 goals
Most assists: Cristian Alejandro Cuevas Jara, 5 assists
Recent results — Cato
07/08/2026 20:30
02/08/2026 12:30
25/07/2026 20:00
11/07/2026 17:30
04/07/2026 20:30
The head-to-head
Estudiantes and Universidad Católica have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.
Form comparison Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Estudiantes
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
D
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.24 | 0.94 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.74 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Universidad Católica
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Home |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 2.03 | 0.88 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 0.79 | 1.83 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica
Match: Estudiantes vs Universidad Católica
Competition: Copa Libertadores
Date: Wednesday, 12/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
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Stats
The statistics for Estudiantes vs La Católica that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.92
League: 2.21
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 42%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 64%
Over 2.5+
34%
League: 37%
Cards
5.5
League: 4.89
Corners
9.83
League: 8.74
Home Team
Estudiantes
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
D
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.24 | 0.94 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.74 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Universidad Católica
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.17 |
| Home |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 2.03 | 0.88 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 0.79 | 1.83 |
Corners
8.33 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
8.33 / Match
Independiente Medellín
(9)
Flamengo
(5)
Real Garcilaso
(3)
Flamengo
(8)
Real Garcilaso
(4)
Independiente Medellín
(1)(2)
Boca Juniors
(9)
Barcelona
(5)
Cruzeiro
(3)
Barcelona
(4)
Cruzeiro
(6)
Boca Juniors
Cards
3.67 / Match
+101% Cards / Match
Estudiantes received +101% more cards than Universidad Católica in the Copa Libertadores
1.83 / Match
Independiente Medellín
(2)
Flamengo
(5)
Real Garcilaso
(3)
Flamengo
(5)
Real Garcilaso
(2)
Independiente Medellín
(5)(2)
Boca Juniors
(0)
Barcelona
(2)
Cruzeiro
(1)
Barcelona
(2)
Cruzeiro
(4)
Boca Juniors
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+33%
Universidad Católica is +33% better in terms of goals scored
1.33 / Match
Independiente Medellín
(1)
Flamengo
(0)
Real Garcilaso
(1)
Flamengo
(1)
Real Garcilaso
(2)
Independiente Medellín
(1)(1)
Boca Juniors
(2)
Barcelona
(0)
Cruzeiro
(2)
Barcelona
(2)
Cruzeiro
(1)
Boca Juniors
Goals Conceded
0.83 / Match
+19%
Estudiantes condeded +19% more goals than Universidad Católica
0.67 / Match
Independiente Medellín
(0)
Flamengo
(1)
Real Garcilaso
(1)
Flamengo
(1)
Real Garcilaso
(1)
Independiente Medellín
(1)(0)
Boca Juniors
(0)
Barcelona
(0)
Cruzeiro
(1)
Barcelona
(1)
Cruzeiro
(2)
Boca Juniors
Copa Libertadores Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Juventud
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 2 |
Barcelona
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Carabobo
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
2 de Mayo
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 5 |
O'Higgins
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Deportivo Táchira
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Independiente Medellín
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Sporting Cristal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Botafogo
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 |
Argentinos Juniors
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Bahia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
The Strongest
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
CD Universidad Católica
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 14 |
Deportes Tolima
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Nacional Potosí
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 16 |
Alianza Lima
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Guaraní
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Liverpool FC Montevideo
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Huachipato
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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