Tuesday's Copa Sudamericana predictions including Estudiantes vs. Barcelona

America Mineiro vs. Colo-Colo (Tuesday, 11.00pm)

America Mineiro could be eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana if they do not overturn a first-leg defeat against Colo-Colo at Independencia on Tuesday.

The Brazilian side were beaten 2-1 in Macul last Tuesday, but the deficit is not insurmountable for Coelho, seeking a place in the round of 16.

We say: America Mineiro 1-1 Colo-Colo (Colo-Colo win 3-2 on aggregate)

Colo-Colo come into this clash with momentum, and that should be enough to secure a draw against America in Brazil, assuring the Chilean side of passage into the round of 16.

Estudiantes vs. Barcelona (Wednesday, 1.00am)

Out-of-form Estudiantes seek to overturn a first-leg defeat against Barcelona SC in the Copa Sudamericana round of 32 encounter at Estadio Uno on Wednesday morning.

The Argentinian side were beaten 2-1 by the Ecuadorian outfit last week but got a valuable away goal in Guayaquil.

We say: Estudiantes 2-0 Barcelona SC (Estudiantes win 3-2 on aggregate)

Despite their indifferent results, Estudiantes' impressive home form — unbeaten since February in all competitions, winning eight and playing out six draws — should carry them to the round of 16 at the expense of Barcelona SC.

Universitario vs. Corinthians (Wednesday, 1.30am)

Needing a victory to advance into the next stage of the Copa Sudamericana, Universitario will host Corinthians in the second leg of that round of 32 tie on Tuesday at Estadio Monumental "U".

In the opening leg last week, Los Merengues conceded late in Sao Paolo, losing 1-0, making this a must-win situation for the Peruvians to have any hope of advancing into the round of 16 for the first time since 2011, while a victory or draw would be enough for Timao to move on.

We say: Universitario 0-0 Corinthians (Corinthians win 1-0 on aggregate)

The Peruvians have shown they can keep pace with an experienced group like Corinthians, and Los Merengues should feel comfortable given their current home form, but we have a hard time seeing them create much when in possession.