Est. La Plata vs Flamengo Prediction 26 September 2025
📢 What to expect from the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal between Estudiantes La Plata and Flamengo? The first match ended with a narrow 2-1 victory for the Brazilians, but this scoreline leaves the door open for an Argentine comeback. Estudiantes are traditionally strong at home and will aim to leverage the support of their fans to apply pressure from the outset. Flamengo arrive with confidence in their abilities but will need to be vigilant in defense. All of this sets up an intriguing clash and promises a tense battle until the final whistle.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Flamengo):
- ball possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
📊 Estudiantes La Plata and Flamengo have officially faced each other just once.
Head-to-head statistics Est. La Plata - Flamengo

Estudiantes de La Plata Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Estudiantes de La Plata, away team - Defensa y Justicia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Estudiantes de La Plata vs Defensa y Justicia):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Estudiantes La Plata are renowned for their defensive style of play. The team has reached this stage thanks to their resilient defense and ability to control the game. However, their recent form hasn't been the best; they've secured two wins and suffered three losses in their last five matches. Despite this, they remain a formidable opponent at home. On average, they score one goal per game while conceding less than one.
Match Results: Estudiantes de La Plata

Flamengo Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie A tournament (home team - Flamengo, away - Vasco da Gama). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Flamengo impress with their scoring prowess and dynamic attacking play. Their performance in the Copa Libertadores has been impeccable, with five consecutive wins speaking volumes. The team favors an aggressive forward playstyle, seldom allowing opponents to threaten their goal. Over the last ten games, they have averaged 2.3 goals per match while conceding just 0.5 goals per game.
Match Results: Flamengo
Latest news
Estudiantes de La Plata
Estudiantes are dealing with significant squad issues. Edwin Setre is sidelined as he recovers from a muscle injury. Additionally, three players are undergoing treatment and are expected to return only by early October: Eric Mesa and Leandro Gonzalez Pirez with hamstring injuries, and Joaquin Tobio Burgos, who is nursing a back injury.
Flamengo
Flamengo also face significant losses. Erick Pulgar will miss the match due to a foot fracture and is expected to return only in early October, while Richard Michael is sidelined with an ankle injury and is projected to recover by mid-October.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 1;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 2;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 2.
First-Half Stats: Estudiantes de La Plata (home) vs Flamengo (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- wins: 2 (50%) vs 2 (50%);
- losses: 1 (25%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 1 (25%) vs 2 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 0.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 8;
- losses: 3 vs 0;
- draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.4 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.1).
- Flamengo have won the 1st half in last 5 away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Flamengo
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 5 vs 6;
- win percentage: 56% vs 67%;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- losses: 4 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Flamengo have won in last 5 games (Copa Libertadores).
- Flamengo have won in last 4 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Flamengo
- average total in the tournament: 2.22 vs 1.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.44 vs 1.22;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.89 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.56 vs 0.56;
- Estudiantes de La Plata: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Flamengo: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 2.3 (away - 2).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Flamengo games.
Prediction on corners
Estudiantes de La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.11; at home field - 6.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 4.6.
Flamengo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.33, away - 2.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; away - 5.
Prediction on cards
Estudiantes de La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.89; at home - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; at home - 2.6.
Flamengo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 1.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; away - 1.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Flamengo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata at home - 1 (25%);
- number of BTTS matches for Flamengo away - 1 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Flamengo away - 1 (25%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are gearing up for a tough battle, and each side will have their chances to score. Although the home team has faced challenges recently, Estudiantes are still capable of breaking through the opposition's defense at least once. They have found the net in 8 of their last 9 Copa Libertadores matches. On the other hand, Flamengo are in excellent form and haven't lost in a while. We're likely to witness an open game with goals from both sides, especially considering their previous encounter ended with a narrow 2-1 victory for the Brazilians. The main prediction is both teams to score (yes).