Botafogo vs Estudiantes de La Plata Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Botafogo squared off with Estudiantes de La Plata in the Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores action on May 15. The game ended 3-2 in Botafogo's favor.

On the 42nd minute, Rwan Cruz netted the first goal of the match, putting Botafogo ahead. Igor Jesus, Tiago Palacios and Artur found the net next, securing the 3-2 result.

As Botafogo and Estudiantes de La Plata prepare to meet again, the memory of Botafogo's 1-0 win in their Copa Libertadores Group Stage match from 24 days ago still lingers. On a solid run, Botafogo has claimed wins against Internacional and Carabobo, looking to add another win to their streak as they face Estudiantes de La Plata. Their defense has been solid lately, achieving three clean sheets in succession in home games.

Estudiantes de La Plata, unlike their opponents, are heading into this match following a defeat to Rosario Central in the Liga Profesional Play Offs on May 10.

This Copa Libertadores Group Stage clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Botafogo and Estudiantes de La Plata. Botafogo’s Artur and top finisher Igor Jesus have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Renato Paiva’s guidance, remains effective. Cuiabano has already scored one goal in Copa Libertadores Group Stage this season, while Artur remains their top assist provider in the competition with one. Botafogo have also relied on Jefferson Savarino, Marlon Freitas and Vitinho to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Estudiantes de La Plata’s offensive unit, carefully orchestrated by Eduardo Dominguez, has leaned on Tiago Palacios and Santiago Ascacibar, their main scorer, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In Copa Libertadores Group Stage, Ascacibar has been Estudiantes de La Plata’s standout scorer with two goals, with Palacios contributing one assist to top their creative tally in the league. Gabriel Neves Perdomo, Guido Carrillo and Joaquin Tobio Burgos have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Botafogo - Estudiantes de La Plata in real time.

Botafogo kicked off the game with John Victor, Alex Telles who got substituted by Jeffinho on the 83rd minute, David Ricardo, Jair Cunha, Vitinho who got substituted by Mateo Ponte on the 83rd minute, Cuiabano, Gregore, Marlon Freitas who got substituted by Allan on the 89th minute, Artur who got substituted by Danilo Barbosa on the 90th minute, Rwan Cruz who got substituted by Nathan Fernandes on the 75th minute and Igor Jesus as starters, with Leo Linck, Marcal, Mateo Ponte, Patrick de Paula, Nathan Fernandes, Santiago Rodriguez, Newton, Kauan Lindes, Jeffinho, Danilo Barbosa, Allan and Elias Manoel on the bench.

Estudiantes de La Plata's starting eleven were Matias Mansilla, Santiago Arzamendia who got substituted by Joaquin Tobio Burgos on the 90th minute, Facundo Rodriguez, Santiago Nunez, Sebastian Boselli who got substituted by Edwuin Cetre on the 79th minute, Eric Meza, Jose Sosa who got substituted by Facundo Farias on the 59th minute, Gabriel Neves Perdomo who got substituted by Ezequiel Piovi on the 59th minute, Santiago Ascacibar, Tiago Palacios and Lucas Alario who got substituted by Luciano Gimenez on the 59th minute, with Fabricio Iacovich, Ramiro Mori, Gaston Benedetti, Alexis Castillo Manyoma, Edwuin Cetre, Facundo Farias, Bautista Kociubinski, Ezequiel Piovi, Fabricio Perez, Luciano Gimenez, Mauro Mendez and Joaquin Tobio Burgos on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.45 - 1.09
• Ball Possession: 59 - 41
• Big Scoring Chances: 4 - 1
• Total Attempts: 20 - 7
• Shots On Target: 6 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 5 - 0
• Shots in the Box: 14 - 5
• Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
• Fouls: 7 - 7
• Corners: 9 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 22 - 16
• Saves: 2 - 3
• Free Kicks: 7 - 6
• Offsides: 0 - 4
• Passes into Final Third: 127 - 53
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 92 - 31
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 26 - 10
• Tackles: 7 - 12
• Completed Tackles: 5 - 8
• Total Crosses: 34 - 7
• Successful Crosses: 12 - 2
• Interceptions: 7 - 8
• Clearances: 8 - 25

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Santiago Ascacibar, Santiago Arzamendia, Cuiabano and Eric Meza were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since March 2017, the teams have clashed three times. Botafogo have emerged victorious in one match and Estudiantes de La Plata in two. Their latest meeting occurred on April 24, 2025, during the Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores, with Estudiantes de La Plata winning 1-0. Botafogo have managed two goals in these three matches, while Estudiantes de La Plata have scored three in total. So, overall, Estudiantes de La Plata have the edge in head-to-head matches against Botafogo in their recent history.

Botafogo have played five matches in Copa Libertadores Group Stage, with three wins, zero draws, and two losses this season, netting seven goals (1.40 per match) and conceding five (1.00 per match). This season in Copa Libertadores Group Stage, Estudiantes de La Plata have recorded three wins, zero draws, and two losses in five matches, netting nine goals (1.80 per match) and conceding five (1.00 per match).

Recent Form

Botafogo are currently on a run of two straight wins, with victories against Internacional and Carabobo in their last two matches, while Estudiantes de La Plata’s previous game resulted in a loss against Rosario Central.. Overall, Botafogo have won seven of their last twenty matches, losing ten and drawing three, while over their most recent twenty games, Estudiantes de La Plata have claimed nine victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn four times.

Live Standings

As always, Copa Libertadores Group Stage's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Botafogo are 3rd with nine points from their five games, while Estudiantes de La Plata are currently 2nd in the table with nine points from five matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Botafogo and Estudiantes de La Plata in real time. You can watch the goals by Rwan Cruz, Igor Jesus, Tiago Palacios and Artur as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Botafogo - Estudiantes de La Plata are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.