Universidad Católica vs Estudiantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Aug 2026
Universidad Católica vs Estudiantes Predictions
Universidad Católica look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The beauty of this bet is that we’ll get a return at -143 if they get the better of Estudiantes and money back if the game finishes in a draw.
Continue reading for our complete Universidad Católica vs Estudiantes betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Chilean Primera División club Universidad Católica host Argentine Primera División outfit Estudiantes, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Tuesday 18 August.
Estudiantes de La Plata claimed a home win in their previous game. A 4-0 Primera División victory occurred against Gimnasia. Los Pincharratas recorded a mind-boggling 76% of possession and had eight shots on goal, with Eros Mancuso, Tiago Palacios, Joaquin Tobio Burgos and Alexis Castro on the scoresheet.
1-1 Draw in Previous H2H
The most recent clash between the teams saw Católica draw 1-1 away to Estudiantes.
| Copa Libertadores | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Estudiantes |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 1 | U. Católica |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8:4 | 13 |
Main Match Prediction
We’re happy to side with Universidad Católica 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this Copa Libertadores clash. At odds of -143, the home team offer plenty of appeal and we’re expecting a strong showing.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Copa Libertadores team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re betting on Católica to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +500 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Player Prop Picks
Brian Aguirre (Estudiantes) can be wagered at -100 to have at least one shot on goal. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
Fernando Zampedri (Católica) has found the net in three straight games on home soil. It’s worth a gamble on the +180 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Universidad Católica to cover the 0.0 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals in total merged with Brian Aguirre (Estudiantes) to record one or more shots on target.
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Universidad Católica 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.
The bookies have betting odds of +148 for Universidad Católica to win this Copa Libertadores clash, while you could instead opt for Estudiantes at +195, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +205.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Católica at +215, go for Estudiantes at +255 or take the draw at -100.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -128.
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Favourite Fernando Zampedri is priced at +400 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +180.
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 15/08 Estudiantes 4 Gimnasia0
- Copa Libertadores Final Stage: 12/08 Estudiantes 1 U. Católica1
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 08/08 Deportivo Riestra 2 Estudiantes0
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 06/08 Boca Juniors 1 Estudiantes0
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 01/08 Estudiantes 3 Defensa Justicia0
Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Universidad Católica Stats
Estudiantes Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 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
- An average of 6.71 corners awarded and 3.57 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 6.14 corners awarded and 3.29 corners against in the last 7 home matches
- An average of 10.29 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 9.43 corners awarded in the last 7 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 1 of the last 7 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 7 home matches
- An average of 2.83 corners awarded and 3.83 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 1.86 corners awarded and 3.43 corners against in the last 7 away matches
- An average of 6.67 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 5.29 corners awarded in the last 7 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 4 of the last 6 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 5 of the last 7 away matches
- An average of 54.86% possession in the last 7 matches
- An average of 55.86% possession in the last 7 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 7 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 7 home matches
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Universidad Católica vs Estudiantes Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Católica vs Estudiantes team news. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Copa Libertadores as well as the latest injury reports.
Previous Universidad Católica Lineups
Previous Estudiantes Lineups
Universidad Católica Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Daniel Garnero
Estudiantes Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:2 | 16 |
| 2 | Estudiantes | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 3 | DIM | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:11 | 7 |
| 4 | Cusco | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:12 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coquimbo | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 2 | Tolima | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 3 | Nacional | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 4 | Universitario | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15:6 | 16 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 3 | Bolivar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:8 | 5 |
| 4 | Deportivo La Guaira | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U. Católica | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 4 | Barcelona | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corinthians | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Platense | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 4 | Peñarol | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cerro Porteño | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 13 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Sporting Cristal | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6:9 | 6 |
| 4 | Junior | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LDU Quito | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8:5 | 12 |
| 2 | Mirassol | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 12 |
| 3 | Lanús | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3:7 | 9 |
| 4 | Always Ready | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:9 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDV | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 2 | Rosario Central | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9:1 | 13 |
| 3 | Universidad Central | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 9 |
| 4 | Libertad | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:13 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colo-Colo | 19 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 40:19 | 46 |
| 2 | U. de Chile | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 26:13 | 36 |
| 3 | U. Católica | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 40:26 | 30 |
| 4 | Ñublense | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 24:22 | 29 |
| 5 | Everton | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 28:22 | 27 |
| 6 | Palestino | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 26:26 | 27 |
| 7 | D. Concepcion | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 22:23 | 26 |
| 8 | Coquimbo | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 24:21 | 25 |
| 9 | Deportes Limache | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 35:30 | 24 |
| 10 | Huachipato | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 27:31 | 24 |
| 11 | O'Higgins | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 24:30 | 24 |
| 12 | La Serena | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 28:31 | 23 |
| 13 | Audax Italiano | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 23:26 | 21 |
| 14 | U. de Concepcion | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 13:30 | 19 |
| 15 | Cobresal | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 26:36 | 17 |
| 16 | Unión La Calera | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17:37 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colo-Colo | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:8 | 22 |
| 2 | U. de Chile | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16:5 | 21 |
| 3 | Palestino | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:8 | 18 |
| 4 | U. Católica | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 25:12 | 17 |
| 5 | D. Concepcion | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15:11 | 17 |
| 6 | Ñublense | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:12 | 16 |
| 7 | Huachipato | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20:19 | 16 |
| 8 | Deportes Limache | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 18:10 | 15 |
| 9 | Audax Italiano | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18:13 | 15 |
| 10 | Everton | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 11 | U. de Concepcion | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6:9 | 13 |
| 12 | Coquimbo | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 13 | La Serena | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 14 | Cobresal | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 13:14 | 12 |
| 15 | O'Higgins | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9:12 | 12 |
| 16 | Unión La Calera | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13:16 | 9 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29:15 | 34 |
| 2 | Estudiantes | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19:7 | 31 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22:9 | 30 |
| 4 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22:12 | 29 |
| 5 | Argentinos Jrs | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17:13 | 29 |
| 6 | Vélez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18:12 | 28 |
| 7 | Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | 28 |
| 8 | Belgrano | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 26 |
| 9 | Talleres | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 26 |
| 10 | Gimnasia | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19:19 | 26 |
| 11 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24:20 | 24 |
| 12 | Lanús | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18:15 | 24 |
| 13 | Huracán | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17:13 | 22 |
| 14 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 22 |
| 15 | Unión | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24:20 | 21 |
| 16 | Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17:15 | 21 |
| 17 | Instituto | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17:17 | 21 |
| 18 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15:15 | 21 |
| 19 | Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18:15 | 20 |
| 20 | Defensa Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18:21 | 19 |
| 21 | Sarmiento | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13:20 | 19 |
| 22 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | 19 |
| 23 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:19 | 18 |
| 24 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10:15 | 16 |
| 25 | Central Córdoba | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:21 | 16 |
| 26 | Newell's OB | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15:27 | 15 |
| 27 | Atl. Tucumán | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15:20 | 14 |
| 28 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5:12 | 11 |
| 29 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6:19 | 8 |
| 30 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5:24 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentinos Jrs | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 12 |
| 2 | Instituto | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgrano | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 10 |
| 4 | Vélez Sarsfield | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 10 |
| 5 | Rosario Central | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 10 |
| 6 | Sarmiento | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 7 | Barracas Central | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 9 |
| 8 | Gimnasia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 9 |
| 9 | Tigre | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4:2 | 8 |
| 10 | Newell's OB | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Huracán | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:4 | 7 |
| 12 | Defensa Justicia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 13 | Ind. Rivadavia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 14 | Banfield | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 7 |
| 15 | Estudiantes | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 16 | Lanús | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 17 | Deportivo Riestra | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 18 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 19 | Independiente | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 20 | Boca Juniors | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5:7 | 6 |
| 21 | Central Córdoba | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | 6 |
| 22 | San Lorenzo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2:4 | 6 |
| 23 | Atl. Tucumán | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Platense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:9 | 5 |
| 25 | Unión | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:8 | 4 |
| 26 | Racing Club | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 27 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 4 |
| 28 | Talleres | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 29 | River Plate | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 30 | Aldosivi | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:6 | 2 |
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