Fortaleza vs Estudiantes de La Plata Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa Libertadores

Prediction published on 29/06/2022, 14:16  by Daniel Ngulu in Copa Libertadores Predictions

Fortaleza hope to rise again after their 3-2 loss at Atletico Mineiro. They will be at home to Argentina side Estudiantes in the Round of 16 first leg clash in the Copa Libertadores. Fortaleza haven’t had a great run in domestic action but they have a lot to look back to in the Copa Libertadores and they will also bank on their improved scoring run here. They have scored two goals three times in the last four matches and in the last three matches, they have scored five goals, all netted by Yago Pikachu (3) and Romarinho (2). Those two are in great form and will be a highlight as Fortaleza look to better their recent run. In the last four Copa Libertadores matches they are unbeaten, and the only worry is that they have just one clean sheet in five in the competition.

Estudiantes are coming from two straight losses in the Argentinian league; the most recent was at home to Newell’s Old Boys and it was the second straight game in which they conceded twice. Just like Fortaleza, they have one clean sheet in five matches, and will be worried about their defending, especially since they face in-form forwards at Fortaleza. Both sides have scored in three of their last five matches, and they have three losses in five away matches. It has been different in the Copa Libertadores though; they get into this game with three wins in the last five matches. However, their last outing in this competition ended in a 4-0 loss, against Velez Sarsfield. Estudiantes have failed to score in three of five away matches in Copa Libertadores, and the scoring run hasn’t been really great.