Universidad Católica hosts Estudiantes L.P. in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 on 19 August at 03:30 MSK. The first match in La Plata ended 1:1, meaning the tie remains wide open. Católica will be without key attacking players Fernando Sampedri and Cristian Cuevas due to suspension, a significant blow given Sampedri's 18 league goals and four in this competition. Estudiantes arrive in Santiago on the back of a dominant 4:0 derby victory over Gimnasia, providing strong momentum heading into this crucial fixture.
Form and H2H
The opening leg revealed contrasting narratives. Estudiantes dominated early, scoring in the fourth minute and creating clear chances before the break, while Católica offered little in attack. The hosts improved after halftime but conceded late when Sampedri's long-range effort deflected off Santiago Nuñez. Católica's recent form raises concerns: one win in five official matches, including heavy defeats to San Luis (0:4) and Deportes Concepción (0:3), alongside defensive vulnerabilities. Estudiantes, meanwhile, have shown consistency in the group stage with just one loss in six matches and have reinforced their squad with Joaquín Correa and Baltasar Rodríguez.
Best Bet
Ф2 (0) – Estudiantes draw or win. Without Sampedri, Católica loses the player through whom they've solved attacking problems all season. Estudiantes demonstrated in La Plata they can control this matchup. A draw returns stakes; a win settles the bet in full. Given the personnel situation, this approach offers better value than backing an outright away victory. Available at Melbet 2.98, 1xBet 2.92, 1Win 2.98, and Mostbet 2.92.
Odds to Watch
Católica's attacking depth is severely compromised. The home side's win odds reflect this: Melbet 3.09, 1xBet 2.94, 1Win 3.1, and Mostbet 3.38. Estudiantes' resilience and recent form make them attractive, with away victory priced at Melbet 2.54, 1xBet 2.7, 1Win 2.44, and Mostbet 2.32. The draw remains a viable outcome given the first leg's result and Católica's defensive issues, available at Melbet 2.98, 1xBet 2.92, 1Win 2.98, and Mostbet 2.92.
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