Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) on Thursday, 21/05/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo vs Club Estudiantes de La Plata, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Flamengo vs Estudiantes de La Plata

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Flamengo Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Based on our analysis, we are confident that the best bet is to go 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

The matchup figures to be a tight, defensive one, with both teams desperate not to get caught out. That's why we see only one or none of the teams finding the back of the net in this encounter, which are the conditions needed to win the bet.

Mengão preview

Flamengo comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses.

Flamengo's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 2.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.91.

The offence system of Flamengo is led by Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Samuel Lino, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.03.

The Pincharratas preview

On the other hand, Estudiantes de La Plata comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses.

Estudiantes de La Plata's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 1.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.

The offence system of Estudiantes de La Plata is led by Fabricio Alexis Pérez Escudero as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gastón Benedetti Taffarel, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 12 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 0.55.

Head to head: Flamengo vs Estudiantes de La Plata

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Flamengo

South America - Copa Libertadores

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L W W D

1.6

Home D W W W W

2.6

Away D L W W D

1.6

Away Team

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Estudiantes de La Plata

South America - Copa Libertadores

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W D D

1.2

Home L D D W W

1.6

Away D W W D L

1.6

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Published on 18 May 2026, at 20:04 Last updated on 21 July 2026, at 20:01
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.