Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata face each other on Thursday 05.21.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa Libertadores 2026 match. The game will take place at Flamengo's home ground, the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Club Estudiantes de La Plata, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Flamengo vs Estudiantes de La Plata
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Flamengo Win
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Flamengo preview
Flamengo heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Libertadores: in 3 matches, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Mengão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Flamengo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 63 goals, of which 7 were scored in the Copa Libertadores, resulting in an average of 2.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Samuel Lino has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Flamengo has conceded 2 goals in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 0.67 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.03 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Estudiantes de La Plata preview
Estudiantes de La Plata comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Copa Libertadores. They have secured 1 victories, 3 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses.
Club Estudiantes de La Plata's attack has been highly effective, scoring 28 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the Copa Libertadores, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.27.
The Pincharratas's offensive system is led by Fabricio Alexis Pérez Escudero, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gastón Benedetti Taffarel. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 12 goals in 22 matches, averaging 0.55 per match.
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.
Flamengo
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W D D |
1.2 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D L W D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 4 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.89 | 2.59 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.8 | 1.23 |
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 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.16 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
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