Estudiantes L.P. vs Oriente Petrolero Prediction: Estudiantes hope to get to 1st place in the group

We have a match in the group C of Copa Sudamericana between Estudiantes and Oriente Petrolero, two teams who play a good football with an offensive style, and I think that this match will be open with a lot of goals from both sides especially Estudiantes, who are hoping that can get to 1st place in the group and qualify for the 1/8 finals of Copa Sudamericana. The visitors are one of the worst teams in the competition with 5 defeats in 5 matches and only 2 goals scored.

Form: DLDWD

Estudiantes are 2nd in Group C with the same number of points as the leader Bragantino, 11, and a goals difference of 10-1. In this match in front of their fans, they are the absolute favorite to win with a bigger margin against so desperate opponent. Estudiantes aren’t very confident recently as they are winless in the last 3 matches while at home, they have 2 draws in a row. Oriente Petrolero seems like a perfect opponent for ending the bad run.

Form: LDLWL

Oriente Petrolero didn’t show anything in Copa Sudamericana this season, in fact, they have 5 defeats and scored only 2 goals which is under every level in a continental competition like Copa Sudamericana. It’s expected that the manager will make some changes in the starting lineup, but it’s too much to expect from this team to win a point against Estudiantes as visitors. 

Even though Estudiantes are already qualified for the knock out stage, they will try to get to the 1st place in the group. It’s obvious that they are several levels better than Oriente Petrolero, so everything but a confident home win will be huge surprise in the world of football.