Corinthians 0-1 Estudiantes L.P.: result and AI prediction
Corinthians – Estudiantes L.P., Copa Libertadores, Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 01:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Neo Quimica Arena
Corinthians is #1 in the table (11 pts) and Estudiantes L.P. #2 (9 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Corinthians is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Estudiantes L.P. is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Corinthians has kept 5 clean sheets in 9 matches. Last 3 head-to-head meetings: Corinthians 1, draws 1, Estudiantes L.P. 1.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a finely poised knockout second leg in São Paulo after neither side gained an advantage in Argentina. Corinthians have home control, a rested core and a crowd that should drive an aggressive opening, but their attack has been less convincing without Yuri Alberto. Estudiantes are comfortable defending without the ball and have the aerial profile to make every corner and free-kick dangerous. The visitors’ own attacking absences and Benedetti’s suspension narrow their margin for error.
Head-to-head analysis
The recent meetings underline how little separates these sides: the current tie is level after the first leg, while their previous continental knockout exchange was settled by home wins. Neither team has established a sustained head-to-head edge.
Injuries and absences
Yuri Alberto’s confirmed hamstring problem is the most consequential absence, depriving Corinthians of their natural central reference. Estudiantes are also reported to be without Lucas Alario and Tiago Palacios, while Benedetti’s suspension complicates their defensive selection.
Form (last 5)
Corinthians vs Estudiantes L.P. stats
| Corinthians | Estudiantes L.P. | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 9 | 9 |
| Goals scored | 10 | 11 |
| Goals conceded | 5 | 7 |
| Clean sheets | 5 | 2 |
Last meetings
- 2026-09-10Estudiantes L.P. 1-1 Corinthians
- 2023-08-30Estudiantes L.P. 1-0 Corinthians
- 2023-08-23Corinthians 1-0 Estudiantes L.P.

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