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In a tightly contested CONMEBOL Libertadores Group Stage match on April 23, 2025, Estudiantes de La Plata secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Botafogo at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium in La Plata, Argentina. Guido Carrillo's goal in the 38th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides. The match saw Estudiantes maintain a slight edge in possession with 51.5% compared to Botafogo's 48.5%. Estudiantes also registered more shots, totaling 17, though only 4 were on target. Botafogo, in contrast, managed 8 shots, with half finding the target.
The game was more physical, with Estudiantes committing 14 fouls and receiving 4 yellow cards, while Botafogo committed 8 fouls without any bookings. Goalkeepers were kept busy, with the Botafogo keeper making 3 saves and the Estudiantes keeper making 4 saves. Both teams deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Estudiantes de La Plata with a 50.0% win probability and correctly predicted the outcome of the game. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, and the statistics confirm the predictions.
Estudiantes de La Plata, with a team rate of 0.606, showed their strength at home, while Botafogo, rated at 0.549, struggled to convert their chances. The win marks a crucial result for Estudiantes in their quest for qualification in the CONMEBOL Libertadores.
Looking ahead, Estudiantes de La Plata will face Tigre in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Estudiantes is not in the best shape, as they lost three of their last five games, including a painful loss in the previous Libertadores round against Universidad de Chile. Tigre are also in a poor form, as they also lost three of their last five games. In the last matches between them, Estudiantes won two out of five.
Botafogo, on the other hand, will face Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A. Botafogo also had some bad results recently, including two losses in the domestic league. Fluminense are in a better shape, as they won four of their last five matches. In the last matches between them, Botafogo won three out of five.
This victory for Estudiantes could provide a much-needed confidence boost as they look to improve their form in both the CONMEBOL Libertadores and the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Similarly, Botafogo will need to regroup quickly as they face a tough challenge against Fluminense. In their previous head-to-head encounters in the CONMEBOL Libertadores, both teams have secured a win each, underlining the competitive nature of their matchups. Estudiantes' win continues their historical dominance over Botafogo, as they have won two of the three matches between them in the Libertadores.

On April 23, 2025, Estudiantes de La Plata will face Botafogo in a CONMEBOL Libertadores match at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium. AI predicts a victory for the home side, with a 50.0% win probability compared to Botafogo's 25.2%. Despite recent struggles in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Estudiantes hopes to turn the tide in this continental clash. Their star midfielder, experienced in orchestrating plays, will be crucial. Botafogo, also coming off mixed results in the Brazilian Serie A, will rely on their fast wingers to create scoring opportunities. Their recent match data shows inconsistent performance, with a mix of wins and losses. The draw probability is at 24.9%, suggesting a potentially tight contest. Although Estudiantes has a slight advantage based on AI analysis (home_team_rate 0.606 > away_team_rate 0.549), Botafogo's defensive midfielder will try to disrupt Estudiantes' playmaker. The last head-to-head games suggest a historical tendency for close encounters between the two teams.

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