Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 Quarterfinal: Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (BRA) advances to the semi-final on aggregate against CA Estudiantes (ARG) (Neo Química Arena, São Paulo, September 16, 2026, confirmed by CONMEBOL.com or ESPN by September 17, 2026)
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Published on 16. September 2026
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Predicted for 16. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The first leg ended 1-1 in La Plata, Argentina. Corinthians host the return leg at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo. With CONMEBOL having abolished the away-goal rule since 2022, any tie after 90 minutes triggers extra time and potentially penalties. Brazilian clubs historically post some of the strongest home-leg records in CONMEBOL competition; aggregated betting markets imply roughly 62–65% probability for Corinthians to advance. Estudiantes are defensively disciplined but structurally disadvantaged traveling to Brazil.
Data basis for this prediction
- beIN Sports: Copa Libertadores 2026 QF bracket and match dates, 03.09.2026
- Wikipedia: 2026 Copa Libertadores final stages — Estudiantes vs Corinthians Hinspiel 1:1
- CONMEBOL-Regeländerung: Auswärtstorregel seit 2022 abgeschafft
Verdict: Miss
Estudiantes de La Plata gewann das Rückspiel am 16. September 2026 in der Neo Química Arena mit 1:0 und zog damit ins Halbfinale ein – nicht Corinthians. Alexis Castro erzielte das entscheidende Tor in der 87. Minute, zudem scheiterte Corinthians-Stürmer Memphis Depay in der Verlängerung (102') an einem Elfmeter. Gesamtresultat: Estudiantes 2:1 (Hinspiel 1:1 in La Plata, Rückspiel 0:1 für Corinthians). Entgegen der in der Vorhersage angeführten brasilianischen Heimstärke setzte sich die defensive Stabilität von Estudiantes auch auswärts durch. Quellen: Infobae (https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2026/09/16/...), La Nación (https://www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/futbol/corinthians-vs-estudiantes-de-la-plata-en-vivo-nid16092026/), ESPN (https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/401912541/corinthians-estudiantes-de-la-plata).
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