Flamengo vs Estudiantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 May 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Flamengo vs Estudiantes

Brazilian Série A outfit Flamengo host Argentine Primera División side Estudiantes, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 20 May.

We’re delighted to snap up odds of -147 when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 Goals, with the Total Goals market affording us this value proposition. Flamengo and Estudiantes might fall short of the line.

Flamengo drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 Série A scoreline was played out against Athletico Paranaense. The Rio de Janeiro club enjoyed 64% possession and managed three shots on target, with Pedro bagging the goal.

Estudiantes de La Plata were beaten 1-0 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Racing Club in the Primera División. Alexander Medina's team recorded 48% possession and managed four shots on goal.

In their previous Copa Libertadores match, Estudiantes visited Cusco and drew 1-1.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Flamengo boast an unbeaten record in the past three matches against Estudiantes, with the last encounter being a 1-1 draw. The previous 3 H2H meetings have featured two Flamengo wins and one draw.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Flamengo	3	2	1	0	7	2	5	7:2	7
2	Estudiantes	4	1	3	0	5	4	1	5:4	6

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Flamengo vs Estudiantes Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Flamengo vs Estudiantes betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

We think the odds of -147 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 for this Copa Libertadores game. It’s anticipated that these sides could be set to play out a low-scoring encounter.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a Copa Libertadores verdict is reached.

Key Flamengo vs Estudiantes Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Flamengo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Flamengo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Estudiantes games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Estudiantes games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Estudiantes games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Those in search of a bigger price might consider combining the Under 2.5 Goals pick with a particular team to win. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Flamengo 1 - 0 Estudiantes

Let’s take a chance on the +380 available that Flamengo secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Giorgian de Arrascaeta to Score +165

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back home games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +165 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Giorgian de Arrascaeta Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+380

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Flamengo 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.

Flamengo are forecasted to have a 70% chance of triumphing in this Copa Libertadores encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -238. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Estudiantes are trading at +700.

Flamengo are +106 on the Asian Handicap -1.25 which means beating Estudiantes by 2+ goals lands a full payout. A one-goal victory means half your stake refunded and half will be lost.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -192 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Copa Libertadores matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-238

X

+325

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-103

X

+123

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-526

X2

+165

Draw No Bet

1

-909

2

+420

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

+106

2 Hcp +1.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+133

No

-192

You will find Pedro Guilherme at +290 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +120 that he finds the net at anytime.

Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)

First

+120

Anytime

+290

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

First

+165

Anytime

+380

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Cebolinha (Flamengo)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Jorginho (Flamengo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Leonardo Ortiz (Flamengo)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Emerson Royal (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Leonardo Pereira (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ayrton Lucas Dantas de Medeiros (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Vitor Silva Vitão (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Alex Sandro (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Erick Pulgar (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

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

Flamengo Stats

Estudiantes Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 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 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.14 corners awarded and 5.57 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
• An average of 5.22 corners awarded and 4.22 corners against in the last 9 home matches
• An average of 9.71 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
• An average of 9.44 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 7 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 home matches

Corners

• An average of 2.67 corners awarded and 3.67 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
• An average of 2.75 corners awarded and 4.25 corners against in the last 8 away matches
• An average of 6.33 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
• An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 4 of the last 6 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 8 away matches

Possession

• An average of 55.29% possession in the last 7 matches
• An average of 57.78% possession in the last 9 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 7 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 9 home matches

Possession

• An average of 45.17% possession in the last 6 matches
• An average of 47.50% possession in the last 8 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 6 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 8 away matches

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Flamengo vs Estudiantes Lineups & Team News

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