Estudiantes de La Plata vs CD Universidad Catolica Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa Libertadores
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Copa Libertadores Predictions
Estudiantes need to overturn their recent poor form to hold an edge over Universidad Catolica when the sides meet in the 2026 Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie. This first leg match on Tuesday at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata between the ‘Rat Stabbers’ and ‘Los Cruzados’ could see the visiting side return with at least a point.
The Argentinian hosts finished second in Group A of this competition behind Flamengo with nine points (W2, D3, L1). The Chilean visitors ended top of Group D with 13 points (W4, D1, L1) and two above Cruzeiro. The winner of this tie will face either Rosario Central or Corinthians in the quarter-finals.
Estudiantes lost 2-0 away from home in their last game at the weekend. That was the third defeat from their last four games (W1) as the ‘Rat Stabbers’ continue to struggle for momentum. Their home form gives hope of beating that trend, as they had three wins from their last four games they hosted (L1).
Universidad won 2-0 at home in their weekend domestic game, which was their tenth win from their last 13 matches (D1, L2). The visitors have also been impressive in this competition, with four wins from their six Copa Libertadores games (D1, L1), while they have also won five of their last seven trips (L2).
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Estudiantes de La Plata v CD Universidad Catolica Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.64 | 3.85 | 6 |
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1.6 | 3.89 | 6.33 |
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1.58 | 3.84 | 6.25 |
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1.59 | 3.8 | 6.2 |
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1.59 | 3.8 | 6.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Estudiantes de La Plata and CD Universidad Catolica?
Our prediction for the Estudiantes de La Plata vs CD Universidad Catolica match is: draw or CD Universidad Catolica.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 11/08/2026 between Estudiantes de La Plata and CD Universidad Catolica in Copa Libertadores :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.95% for a win of Estudiantes de La Plata against CD Universidad Catolica with odds of 1.65 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Estudiantes de La Plata vs CD Universidad Catolica is 12.98% with odds of 4 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 46.07% chance ⭐ for a win of CD Universidad Catolica vs Estudiantes de La Plata with odds of 6.33 at 1xbet.
Estudiantes de La Plata vs CD Universidad Catolica Form
Estudiantes de La Plata and CD Universidad Catolica Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
5 Aug 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
1 Aug 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
26 Jul 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
31 May 2026 - Copa Argentina
26 May 2026 - Copa Libertadores
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
26 Jul 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
31 May 2026 - Copa Argentina
26 May 2026 - Copa Libertadores
10 May 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
29 Apr 2026 - Copa Libertadores
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
5 Aug 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
20 May 2026 - Copa Libertadores
6 May 2026 - Copa Libertadores
2 May 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
18 Apr 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Aug 2026 - Chilean Primera División
2 Aug 2026 - Chilean Primera División
25 Jul 2026 - Chilean Primera División
11 Jul 2026 - Copa Chile
4 Jul 2026 - Copa Chile
30 Jun 2026 - Copa Chile
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Aug 2026 - Chilean Primera División
25 Jul 2026 - Chilean Primera División
4 Jul 2026 - Copa Chile
30 Jun 2026 - Copa Chile
27 Jun 2026 - Copa Chile
14 Jun 2026 - Chilean Primera División
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Aug 2026 - Chilean Primera División
11 Jul 2026 - Copa Chile
23 Jun 2026 - Copa Chile
20 Jun 2026 - Copa Chile
31 May 2026 - Chilean Primera División
28 May 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Estudiantes de La Plata vs CD Universidad Catolica last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
R. Borzone
DefenderG. Benedetti Taffarel
E. Meza
T. Palacios
MidfielderE. Piovi
A. Castro
B. Kociubinski
ForwardF. Perez Escudero
J. Burgos
B. Aguirre
T. Palacios
L. Alario
D. Melo
DefenderI. Perez
G. Medel
D. Gonzalez
B. Cerezo
MidfielderM. Gomez
A. Farias
M. Palavecino
J. Martinez
Most goals and assists
Estudiantes de La Plata and CD Universidad Catolica Stats in Copa Libertadores
Estudiantes de La Plata - CD Universidad Catolica Key Points
- Catolica lost only two of their last 13 matches.
- Catolica avoided defeat in five of their six Copa Libertadores games this season.
- Estudiantes failed to win four of their six Copa Libertadores matches in this season.
- Estudiantes failed to win four of their last seven home games.
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Our Estudiantes de La Plata vs CD Universidad Catolica Prediction
Estudiantes have won both their previous games against Universidad, but those came back in 1969. Recent form isn’t an ally for Estudiantes, who have won just once since July. Universidad, on the other hand, have ten wins from their last 13 games and will look to make the most of that form.
Estudiantes are favourites to win this leg, but they come into this game with three defeats from their last four matches. A surprise could be in the offing from the visitors, and our Estudiantes de La Plata vs CD Universidad Catolica prediction is draw or CD Universidad Catolica.
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