Universidad Católica vs Estudiantes de La Plata | Prediction | Copa Libertadores | 19/08

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18 Aug 2026 20:30

The kick off for the match between Universidad Católica and Estudiantes de La Plata will take place at 01:30 (UK time) - Wednesday, 08/19 - at the Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo. This clash of the 2026 Copa Libertadores looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Club Deportivo Universidad Católica vs Club Estudiantes de La Plata. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Universidad Católica vs Estudiantes de La Plata

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 2.10

2.10

Confidence

65%

Last updated: 14-08-2026

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

Based on our analysis, Universidad Católica vs Estudiantes de La Plata looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.

The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.

Our prediction is: Estudiantes de La Plata to win

Take Estudiantes de La Plata lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.

Indeed, we are tipping Estudiantes de La Plata to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 2.54 to win. We see Estudiantes de La Plata matching up well with Universidad Católica, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.

Universidad Católica Preview

Universidad Católica has played 7 matches in the Copa Libertadores so far, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses. This results in an average of 2 points per match.

In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses. Universidad Católica's attack has scored 63 goals, 9 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.29 goals per league match and 2.03 goals per match across the entire season.

Fernando Matías Zampedri is the team’s top scorer with 18 goals, while Matías Palavecino leads the team in assists with 5. Defensively, The Crusaders has conceded 5 goals in the league (an average of 0.71) and 40 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.29 over 31 matches).

Universidad Católica's Latest Results

Estudiantes de La Plata preview

In 7 Copa Libertadores matches, Estudiantes de La Plata has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game.

In the 2026 season, the team has 15 wins in 31 matches. The team has scored 40 goals, 7 of them in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 1 goals per match), with Santiago Ascacibar being the team's top scorer with 5 goals and Joaquín Tobio Burgos providing 3 assists.

Defensively, The Pincharratas has conceded 6 goals in the league and 19 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 0.61 goals conceded per match.

Estudiantes de La Plata's Latest Results