Independiente Medellín and Estudiantes de La Plata face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estadio Atanasio Girardot on Thursday, 09/04/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for El Equipo del Pueblo S.A. 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 Independiente Medellín vs Estudiantes de La Plata

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Independiente Medellín Clean Sheet: No

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

According to our projections for Independiente Medellín vs Estudiantes de La Plata, this is a match where we can find a good deal of value in the corner market.

With little offensive action anticipated from the two sides, our best tip is to take the under on 9.5 corners. That means 9 total corners or fewer throughout the match will win the bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Independiente Medellín to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Independiente Medellín to win outright, which is our betting tip.

Independiente Medellín's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Estudiantes de La Plata's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

Poderoso de la Montaña preview

Independiente Medellín comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses.

Independiente Medellín's attack has scored 24 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 1.33.

The offence system of Independiente Medellín is led by Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo as the top scorer of the season. The colombian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.22.

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

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.

Estudiantes de La Plata's attack has scored 18 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.

The offence system of Estudiantes de La Plata is led by Adolfo Julián Gaich as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 0.46.

Head to head: Independiente Medellín 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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Independiente Medellín

South America - Copa Libertadores

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W W

2

Home W W W L D

2

Away D L W D D

1.2

Away Team

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Estudiantes de La Plata

South America - Copa Libertadores

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W L L

1.2

Home W L L W W

1.8

Away L W W D D

1.6

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Published on 6 April 2026, at 20:00 Last updated on 6 April 2026, at 20:00
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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