Copa Libertadores · Matchday
2026-10-16 00:30:00 · 08:30 · Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello
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AI Predicted: 0-1|Actual: 0-0
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | 3.40 | 3.10 | 2.15 | -8.2% | -3.9% | -9.7% |
| Pinnacle | 3.49 | 2.95 | 2.33 | -5.8% | -8.5% | -2.1% |
| 1xbet | 3.48 | 3.05 | 2.34 | -6.0% | -5.5% | -1.7% |
| WilliamHill | 3.30 | 2.80 | 2.25 | -10.9% | -13.2% | -5.5% |
| Betfair | 3.30 | 3.00 | 2.15 | -10.9% | -7.0% | -9.7% |
| bwin | 3.40 | 3.10 | 2.20 | -8.2% | -3.9% | -7.6% |
| Ladbrokes | 3.20 | 2.90 | 2.15 | -13.6% | -10.1% | -9.7% |
| Sbo | 3.30 | 2.80 | 1.96 | -10.9% | -13.2% | -17.7% |
| Dafabet | 3.60 | 3.15 | 2.20 | -2.8% | -2.4% | -7.6% |
| Marathonbet | 3.38 | 2.96 | 2.27 | -8.7% | -8.2% | -4.7% |
| BetVictor | 3.40 | 3.00 | 2.15 | -8.2% | -7.0% | -9.7% |
| Coral | 3.20 | 2.90 | 2.15 | -13.6% | -10.1% | -9.7% |
| MansionBet | 3.30 | 2.98 | 2.17 | -10.9% | -7.6% | -8.9% |
| MelBet | 3.44 | 3.02 | 2.31 | -7.1% | -6.4% | -3.0% |
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Match Report
Copa Libertadores First Leg: Estudiantes Hold Flamengo to Goalless Draw
Estudiantes 0–0 Flamengo | Copa Libertadores Semi-Final, First Leg | 16 October 2026
Result Summary
A tense, tactical first leg in La Plata ended goalless, leaving the tie completely open ahead of the second leg in Rio de Janeiro. Estudiantes, under coach Alexander Jesús Medina Reobasco, produced a disciplined and surprisingly proactive performance, while José Leonardo Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim's Flamengo side largely failed to convert their territorial dominance into genuine danger in front of goal.
Match Analysis
On paper, Flamengo entered as the stronger outfit and their statistics reflect a degree of control — 55% ball possession, a higher pass success rate of 79% versus 74%, and a commanding 59 dangerous attacks compared to Estudiantes' 33. Yet the most revealing number of the evening told a very different story: Flamengo registered zero shots on target across 90 minutes, a damning indictment of their attacking efficiency.
Estudiantes, by contrast, were the more threatening side when it mattered. They generated 21 total shots, with 6 on target and 9 off target, supported by an impressive 14 key passes — compared to just 3 from Flamengo. Their 6 corners to Flamengo's 4 further underlines how effectively Medina Reobasco's side pressed forward despite ceding possession.
The match was not without its edge. In the first half, Alexis Castro (35') and Lucas Ezequiel Piovi (43') both picked up yellow cards for fouls, suggesting Estudiantes were willing to apply physical pressure to disrupt Flamengo's rhythm early. The second half saw Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima (63'), Jorge Andrés Carrascal Guardo (71'), and Guillermo Varela Olivera (86') all booked for Flamengo, with Varela's caution coming for an argument — a sign of growing frustration within the visitors' camp as the goalless stalemate persisted.
Flamengo's bench was called upon from the 80th minute, with Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos and Gonzalo Jordy Plata Jiménez replacing Bruno Henrique and Samuel Lino respectively, and Joaquín Freitas coming on for Lucas Paquetá five minutes later. Estudiantes had already made their moves earlier, introducing Carlos Joaquín Correa (68'), Edwuin Steven Cetré Angulo (74'), and Miguel Ángel Monsalve Gonzáles (75') in a triple change designed to inject fresh energy in the closing stages. The Argentine side's attacking intent in the final quarter was evident, though the scoreboard remained untouched.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast leaned toward a Flamengo victory at 42% probability, with the draw assessed at 31%. The final result proved that assessment to be incorrect, as Estudiantes' resolute defensive shape and surprising attacking output frustrated the Brazilian giants completely. With a confidence level of just 53/100, the uncertainty in our model was warranted — this was always likely to be a close, tightly contested affair. Flamengo's inability to test the goalkeeper with a single shot on target was genuinely unexpected given their attacking resources.
Key Takeaways
- Estudiantes are very much alive in this tie, having generated the better clear-cut chances at home while keeping a clean sheet.
- Flamengo must dramatically improve their final third delivery in the second leg; 0 shots on target is not a platform to build confidence from.
- The five yellow cards distributed across both sides signal a physical, combative tie that is far from settled.
- With the second leg heading to Rio, home advantage shifts to Flamengo, but Estudiantes will travel knowing a single goal could prove decisive.
Estudiantes vs Flamengo Head-to-Head
Last 4 meetings between Estudiantes and Flamengo: Estudiantes 1W · 1D · Flamengo 2W.
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Estudiantes vs Flamengo — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Estudiantes vs Flamengo?
PredictNext's AI model favours Flamengo with a 42% win probability — Estudiantes 27%, draw 31%, Flamengo 42%.
What is the predicted score for Estudiantes vs Flamengo?
The AI forecasts a 0-1 scoreline for Estudiantes vs Flamengo, generated with 53% model confidence.
Will Estudiantes vs Flamengo have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 38% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for under 2.5 goals in Estudiantes vs Flamengo.
How accurate was the Estudiantes vs Flamengo prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 0-1; the match finished 0-0. The winner call was incorrect.