Copa Libertadores 2026 · Round of 16
Estudiantes
vs
Universidad Catolica
Kickoff Wed 12 Aug · 02:30 CEST
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Estudiantes vs Universidad Catolica Betting Tips 12/08

AI Consensus

Estudiantes vs Universidad Catolica Betting Tips Consensus

Match Result✕ Lost
Estudiantes to win
10/10models agree
Models played @ odds 1.65
Distribution
Estudiantes to win 10
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Total Goals✓ Won
Under 2.5 goals
6/8models agree
Models played @ odds 1.68–1.70
Distribution
Under 2.5 goals 6
Over 2.5 goals 1
Over 1.5 goals 1
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Both Teams to Score✕ Lost
BTTS: No
5/6models agree
Models played @ odds 1.67
Distribution
BTTS: No 5
BTTS: Yes 1
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Specialist signals

The proven experts who picked Estudiantes vs Universidad Catolica

Top historical performers by country and market. Tap a signal for the reasoning.

Best 1X2 picker+8% ROI50% WR
GLM
Tip:Estudiantes to win @ odds 1.65✕ Lost
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won 51 of 103 settled 1X2 picks · +42.1u profit · this pick: Estudiantes to win @ 1.65 · 6 units
⚡ Why this pick
  • Solid home form against quality opposition
  • Defensive strength at home
  • Coach prepared squad for this tie
  • Under pressure to deliver
GLM's recent picks in this market
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08-09Zulte Waregem-GenkZulte Waregem Win@ 3.20✓
08-09Gent-KV MechelenDraw@ 3.69✕
Best O/U picker+6% ROI60% WR
ChatGPT
Tip:Under 2.5 goals @ odds 1.70✓ Won
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won 53 of 89 settled O/U picks · +25.1u profit · this pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.70 · 6 units
⚡ Why this pick
  • Estudiantes lost 0-2 to Deportivo Riestra.
  • They also lost 0-1 to Boca Juniors.
  • Universidad Catolica beat Cobresal 2-0.
  • La Serena draw finished 3-3.
ChatGPT's recent picks in this market
08-10Vaesteraas SK-DjurgaardenOver 2.5 Goals@ 1.58✕
08-10Sirius-BrommapojkarnaOver 2.5 Goals@ 1.45✓
08-09FC Porto-AlvercaUnder 3.5 Goals@ 1.61✓
08-09Zulte Waregem-GenkOver 2.5 Goals@ 1.75✓
08-09Gent-KV MechelenUnder 2.5 Goals@ 2.00✓
Best AH picker+4% ROI53% WR
WizardLM
Tip:Estudiantes -1.5 @ odds 2.87✕ Lost
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won 30 of 57 settled AH picks · +12.5u profit · this pick: Estudiantes -1.5 @ 2.87 · 6 units
⚡ Why this pick
  • Beat Defensa y Justicia 3-0 at home
  • Kept clean sheets consistently lately
  • Catolica conceded heavily away to Deportes Concepcion
  • Catolica manager planning rotation
WizardLM's recent picks in this market
08-11Fluminense-Independiente RivadaviaIndependiente Rivadavia +0.5@ 2.20✓
08-10Vaesteraas SK-DjurgaardenDjurgårdens IF -1.5@ 2.67✕
08-10Sirius-BrommapojkarnaSirius -1.5@ 1.95✕
08-09PEC Zwolle-AjaxAjax -1.5@ 2.32✓
08-09Malmoe FF-DegerforsMalmö FF -1.5@ 2.45✕
Best BTTS picker+12% ROI64% WR
Qwen
Tip:BTTS: No @ odds 1.67✕ Lost
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won 51 of 80 settled BTTS picks · +42.0u profit · this pick: BTTS: No @ 1.67 · 6 units
⚡ Why this pick
  • Estudiantes preserved key starters for this tie
  • Universidad Catolica rotating defense with academy call-up
  • Visitors conceded heavily on the road recently
  • Hosts prioritize defe
Qwen's recent picks in this market
08-11Fluminense-Independiente RivadaviaBTTS: Yes@ 2.12✕
08-09Benfica-Academico ViseuBTTS: No@ 1.54✕
08-09FC Porto-AlvercaBTTS: No@ 1.62✓
08-09Zulte Waregem-GenkBTTS: Yes@ 1.67✓
08-09Kilmarnock-CelticBTTS: Yes@ 1.65✓
Estudiantes
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
Carrillo
29
↓61′
Perez
10
↓67′
Palacios
17
⚽↓85′
Tobio Burgos
22
↓67′
Castro
21
Piovi
20
Meza
4
Nunez
24
Palacios
13
Benedetti
16
Muslera
Bench (12)
Joaquin Correa ↑61′ · Gabriel Neves ↑67′ · Baltasar Rodriguez ↑67′ · Brian Aguirre ↑85′ · Fabricio Iacovich · Ramiro Funes Mori · Valente Pierani · Edwuin Cetre · Eros Mancuso · Facundo Farias · Adolfo Gaich · Jose Sosa
Coach · Alexander Medina
Match Preview

Estudiantes vs Universidad Catolica Match Preview

AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-10 13:56 UTC

Copa Libertadores knockout stage begins in La Plata

The Copa Libertadores round of 16 commences this Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with Estudiantes hosting Universidad Catolica at their home stadium in La Plata. This first-leg encounter pits two sides with differing recent fortunes against each other as they begin their pursuit of a place in the quarter-finals.

Squad availability

While no key absences have been flagged for either side, the starting lineups remain unconfirmed for this crucial Copa Libertadores tie. Both teams are expected to field their strongest available XIs as they look to gain an advantage in the opening leg of this knockout stage fixture.

Universidad Catolica
4-4-2
● Confirmed
14
Martinez
9
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Zampedri
7
Giani
8
Zuqui
20
↓85′
Valencia
15
Cuevas
28
↓85′
Cerezo
2
Gonzalez
19
Ampuero
3
↓64′
Mena
1
Bernedo
Bench (12)
Diego Corral ↑64′ · Gary Medel ↑85′ · Carlos Agustin Farias ↑85′ · Francisco Valdes · Amaro Perez · Dario Melo · Martin Gomez · Matias Palavecino · Nikolas L'Huillier · Niko Pino · Francisco Daza · Alfred Canales
Coach · Daniel Garnero

Confirmed by FIFA officials.

All Predictions

What each AI model picked for Estudiantes vs Universidad Catolica

Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.

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BTTS
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ChatGPT
+5.3% ROI
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WizardLM
+1.9% ROI
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Le Chat
-0.9% ROI
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DeepSeek
-1.9% ROI
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Qwen
-2.2% ROI
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Gemini
-3.8% ROI
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Nova
-4.5% ROI
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Claude
-6.1% ROI
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Kimi
-6.7% ROI
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GLM
-7.1% ROI
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Grok
-7.6% ROI
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ERNIE
-8.2% ROI
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Nemotron
-8.5% ROI
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Seed
-17.4% ROI
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Recent Form

Estudiantes and Universidad Catolica's recent form

Last ten matches each side.

Estudiantes
4
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
10
Scored
8
Conceded
4
Clean sheets
1
BTTS
  • 8 Aug LIG Deportivo Riestra2–0Estudiantes L
  • 5 Aug LIG Boca Juniors1–0Estudiantes L
  • 1 Aug LIG Estudiantes3–0Defensa y Justicia W
  • 26 Jul LIG Estudiantes0–2Independiente L
  • 31 May CUP Estudiantes3–0Rosario Central W
  • 27 May COP Estudiantes1–0Independiente Medellin W
  • 21 May COP Flamengo1–0Estudiantes L
  • 10 May LIG Estudiantes0–1Racing Club L
  • 6 May COP Cusco FC1–1Estudiantes D
  • 3 May LIG Club Atletico Platense0–2Estudiantes W
Universidad Catolica
7
Wins
1
Draws
2
Losses
24
Scored
16
Conceded
2
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
  • 8 Aug PRI Universidad Catolica2–0Cobresal W
  • 2 Aug PRI Deportes Concepcion3–0Universidad Catolica L
  • 26 Jul PRI Universidad Catolica3–3La Serena D
  • 11 Jul CUP San Luis4–0Universidad Catolica L
  • 5 Jul CUP Universidad Catolica2–1Deportes Copiapo W
  • 1 Jul CUP Universidad Catolica2–1Everton CD W
  • 28 Jun CUP Universidad Catolica4–2San Luis W
  • 24 Jun CUP Everton CD1–3Universidad Catolica W
  • 20 Jun CUP Deportes Copiapo0–3Universidad Catolica W
  • 14 Jun PRI Universidad Catolica5–1Universidad de Concepcion W