Independiente Medellín and Estudiantes de La Plata face each other on Thursday 04.09.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Copa Libertadores 2026 match. The game will take place at Independiente Medellín's home ground, the Estadio Atanasio Girardot.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between El Equipo del Pueblo S.A. 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 Independiente Medellín vs Estudiantes de La Plata
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Independiente Medellín Clean Sheet: No
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Independiente Medellín preview
Independiente Medellín heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Libertadores: in 4 matches, El Equipo del Pueblo S.A. secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Poderoso de la Montaña's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Independiente Medellín has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 25 goals, of which 5 were scored in the Copa Libertadores, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Independiente Medellín has conceded 3 goals in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 0.75 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.21 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Estudiantes de La Plata preview
Estudiantes de La Plata comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the Copa Libertadores. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses.
Club Estudiantes de La Plata's attack has been highly effective, scoring 19 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the Copa Libertadores, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.36.
The Pincharratas's offensive system is led by Adolfo Julián Gaich, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Joaquín Tobio Burgos. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 7 goals in 14 matches, averaging 0.5 per match.
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.
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 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.27 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.31 | 1.13 |
Estudiantes de La Plata
South America - Copa Libertadores
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