Estudiantes vs Huachipato prediction, preview, team news and more

Estudiantes host Huachipato at the Estadio Hernando Siles on Wednesday (May 29) in the Copa Libertadores group stage. The hosts are third in Group C with four points from as many games.

They lost 1-0 by The Strongest last time out, falling behind inside 15 minutes and failing to find a way back despite dominating possession.

Huachipato, meanwhile, have not fared much better in the competition, as they sit a place and a point above Estudiantes in the group. They were thrashed 4-0 by The Strongest in their last game, struggling to fashion any noteworthy chances.

Estudiantes vs Huachipato Head-to-Head

Wednesday's game will mark the second meeting between Estudiantes and Huachipato. The two sides faced off for the first time last month, which ended 1-1.

Estudiantes Form Guide in Copa Libertadores: L-L-W-D

Huachipato Form Guide in Copa Libertadores: L-D-W-D

Estudiantes vs Huachipato Team News

Estudiantes

Javier Altamirano remains out with an injury, while Fernando Zuqui came off injured against Lanus and is a major doubt.

Injured: Javier Altamirano

Doubtful: Fernando Zuqui

Suspended: None

Huachipato

The visitors will be without Jimmy Martinez and Leandro Diaz due to injuries. Gonzalo Montes received a red card against The Strongest a fortnight ago and is suspended.

Injured: Jimmy Martinez, Leandro Diaz

Doubtful: None

Suspended: Gonzalo Montes

Estudiantes vs Huachipato Predicted XIs

Estudiantes (4-3-3): Matias Mansilla; Eros Mancuso, Luciano Lollo, Zaid Romero, Gaston Benedetti; Santiago Ascacibar, Enzo Perez, Jose Sosa; Pablo Piatti, Edwuin Cetre, Javier Correa

Huachipato (4-2-3-1): Martin Parra; Felipe Loyola, Renzo Malanca, Antonio Castillo; Claudio Sepulveda, Santiago Silva; Julian Brea, Carlo Villanueva, Cris Martinez; Maximiliano Rodriguez

Estudiantes vs Huachipato Prediction

Estudiantes' latest result ended a run of back-to-back victories. They have won five of their last six home games.

Huachipato, meanwhile, saw their latest result end a six-game winless streak. They have, however, lost their last three away games and could see defeat.

Prediction: Estudiantes 2-1 Huachipato

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