Cusco vs Estudiantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 May 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Cusco vs Estudiantes

Peruvian Liga 1 club Cusco host Argentine Primera División outfit Estudiantes, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Wednesday 6 May.

Estudiantes are on offer at betting odds of -135 and we can approach this Asian Handicap 0.0 wager with confidence against Cusco. Our stake will be returned if the clash ends all square.

Cusco drew on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 Liga 1 draw against Sporting Cristal.

Estudiantes de La Plata won their previous game. It was on the road where Platense were beaten 2-0 in the Primera División.

In their previous Copa Libertadores matches, Cusco lost 1-0 when visiting DIM, while Estudiantes drew 1-1 at home to Flamengo.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Estudiantes who triumphed when they last faced Cusco, a 2-1 home victory was recorded.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Estudiantes	4	1	3	0	5	4	1	5:4	6
4	Cusco	4	0	1	3	2	6	-4	2:6	1

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Confirmed Lineups

Cusco confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Pedro Diaz (GK), Marlon Ruidias, Aldair Fuentes, Alvaro Ampuero, Jose Zevallos, Diego Soto, Oswaldo Valenzuela, Lucas Colitto, Ivan Colman, Jose Manzaneda, Facundo Callejo.

Estudiantes confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fernando Muslera (GK), Eric Meza, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Tomas Palacios, Gaston Benedetti, Gabriel Neves, Alexis Castro, Mikel Amondarain, Tiago Palacios, Fabricio Perez, Guido Carrillo.

Cusco vs Estudiantes Prediction & Betting Tips

The Cusco vs Estudiantes betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think that Estudiantes are going to win this game and you should consider betting the away team at -135 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. They could prove too strong in this Copa Libertadores encounter.

Our Copa Libertadores experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Cusco vs Estudiantes Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Estudiantes in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Estudiantes in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Estudiantes in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cusco in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cusco in 3 of their last 5 games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 57.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cusco 0 - 1 Estudiantes

We’re predicting Estudiantes to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +500. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tiago Palacios to Score +340

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes) has scored three goals in his past four matches away from home. There are odds of +340 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Tiago Palacios Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+750

Shots

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

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Cusco vs Estudiantes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you’re looking to wager Cusco to secure victory in the Copa Libertadores, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +215. Estudiantes are on offer at betting odds of +138 and the draw is +205.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Estudiantes at +205, Cusco at +270 or the draw at -100.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -130.

The top sports betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every Copa Libertadores game. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.

Full-Time Result

1

+215

X

+205

2

+138

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

-100

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-294

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+112

2

-159

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-127

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-175

Over 2.5

+135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-130

There is +230 available that Facundo Callejo finds the net, while he is available at +500 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Facundo Callejo (Cusco)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Juan Tévez (Cusco)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Nicolás Silva (Cusco)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

José Manzaneda (Cusco)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Gabriel Carabajal (Cusco)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Iván Colman (Cusco)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Brian Aguirre (Estudiantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Lucas Colitto (Cusco)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Lucas Cornejo (Estudiantes)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

José Ernesto Sosa (Estudiantes)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Diego Soto (Cusco)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Aldair Fuentes (Cusco)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Marlon Ruidías (Cusco)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Joaquín Pereyra (Estudiantes)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Facundo Callejo (Cusco)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Juan Tévez (Cusco)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Iván Colman (Cusco)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Carabajal (Cusco)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

José Manzaneda (Cusco)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Nicolás Silva (Cusco)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Brian Aguirre (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Colitto (Cusco)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Cornejo (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

José Ernesto Sosa (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Diego Soto (Cusco)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Aldair Fuentes (Cusco)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Marlon Ruidías (Cusco)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Pereyra (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Cusco Stats

Estudiantes Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches

Cusco vs Estudiantes Lineups & Team News

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