Copa Libertadores
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Copa Libertadores · 2026
This Copa Libertadores (South America) profile covers the 2026 Copa Libertadores season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Independiente Rivadavia and Universidad Católica are level on 16 points at the summit of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season after 6 matches each - a statistically open title race where every remaining fixture carries maximum leverage. The identical points return means goal difference (15:6 vs 12:8) becomes the primary tiebreaker in the model's current calibration. Independiente Medellín remain in contention in 3rd on 16 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.
League Standings · Copa Libertadores · 2026
League Analysis · Copa Libertadores · 2026
Copa Libertadores produces a defensively compact average of 2.07 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. That equates to roughly 1.03 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 8.75 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 1.27 goals per game in Copa Libertadores compared with 0.80 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Copa Libertadores fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Cusco FC begin the danger zone in 44th with 1 points, just 0 points behind Guaraní in safety. Libertad prop up the table with 0 points and a 4:13 goal record after 6 matches.
Independiente Rivadavia carry the strongest recent form in Copa Libertadores with 4 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-W-D-W-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Peñarol (L-L-D-D-L in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
Statistical Modelling · Copa Libertadores · 2026
Over the last 20 completed Copa Libertadores fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 55% (11/20), draws made up 10% and away wins 35%. Those matches averaged 2.55 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 2.07, a slightly higher short-term scoring rate than the full-season baseline.
StatsBrain's Copa Libertadores modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Copa Libertadores · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 1.27 | 0.80 | 2.07 |
| Average Corners | 5.26 | 3.48 | 8.75 |
Recent Results · Copa Libertadores
20 matches- 29 May
Boca Juniors0 – 1Universidad Católica
- 29 May
Cruzeiro4 – 0Barcelona Guayaquil
- 28 May
Cerro Porteño2 – 0Sporting Cristal
- 28 May
Palmeiras4 – 1Junior FC
- 28 May
Corinthians0 – 2Platense
- 28 May
Club Bolívar1 – 3Independiente Rivadavia
- 28 May
Fluminense3 – 1Deportivo La Guaira
- 28 May
Peñarol0 – 1Santa Fe
- 27 May
Libertad0 – 1UCV
- 27 May
Independiente del Valle1 – 0Rosario Central
- 27 May
Flamengo3 – 0Cusco FC
- 27 May
Universitario0 – 0Deportes Tolima
- 27 May
Estudiantes1 – 0Independiente Medellín
- 27 May
Nacional1 – 0Coquimbo Unido
- 26 May
Lanús1 – 0Mirassol
- 26 May
LDU Quito3 – 2Always Ready
- 22 May
Peñarol1 – 1Corinthians
- 22 May
Universidad Católica2 – 0Barcelona Guayaquil
- 21 May
Deportivo La Guaira2 – 4Independiente Rivadavia
- 21 May
Cusco FC2 – 3Independiente Medellín
Frequently Asked Questions · Copa Libertadores
8Who leads the Copa Libertadores standings in 2026?
Independiente Rivadavia currently top the Copa Libertadores (South America) table with 16 points from 6 matches played (5W–1D–0L). Their goal record stands at 15:6 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Copa Libertadores?
Independiente Rivadavia and Universidad Católica are level on 16 points at the top of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season - the title race is statistically deadlocked.
Who are the top 3 teams in Copa Libertadores?
The current top three in the 2026 Copa Libertadores season are: Independiente Rivadavia (16 pts), Universidad Católica (16 pts), Independiente Medellín (16 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Copa Libertadores?
46 clubs are listed in the current Copa Libertadores standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Copa Libertadores?
Copa Libertadores averages 2.07 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.27 at home, 0.80 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Copa Libertadores?
Home sides average 1.27 goals per game versus 0.80 for away teams in Copa Libertadores this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Copa Libertadores?
Libertad are bottom of Copa Libertadores with 0 points from 6 matches. Their goal difference record is 4:13 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Copa Libertadores teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Independiente Rivadavia (4W in last 5) and Universidad Católica (4W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.