Estudiantes L.P. 0-0 Flamengo: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a tense semi-final first leg in which Flamengo bring the cleaner recent run and greater depth, but must compensate for major absences in midfield and defence. Estudiantes have home backing, a reliable defensive base at Hirschi and Carrillo’s physical presence to turn the match into a contest of second balls. The decisive issue is the hosts’ reshaped back line, especially if Rojo cannot be cleared. Expect Flamengo to seek territorial control while Estudiantes protect the middle and hunt set-piece pressure.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series is exceptionally even and has consistently been decided by fine margins. Estudiantes have already shown they can shut Flamengo out at Hirschi, while Flamengo have found ways to edge the other close contests.

Injuries and absences

Estudiantes’ issue is chiefly defensive availability: the suspensions already force changes, and Rojo’s pending eligibility is pivotal to their aerial and organisational resilience. Flamengo lose Jorginho and Arrascaeta from the side’s usual control-and-creativity axis, with Danilo also reducing defensive depth.

Form (last 5)

Estudiantes L.P. vs Flamengo stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-21Flamengo 1-0 Estudiantes L.P.
• 2026-04-30Estudiantes L.P. 1-1 Flamengo
• 2025-09-26Estudiantes L.P. 1-0 Flamengo
• 2025-09-19Flamengo 2-1 Estudiantes L.P.

Other Copa Libertadores matches

• Fluminense – Palmeiras