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Nublense and Flamengo battle for three points in a Cope Libertadores fixture on Wednesday (May 24).
The hosts are coming off a 1-1 draw against Universidad de Chile in the Chilean Primra Division last weekend. Goals in either half from Patricio Rubio and Nicolas Guerra ensured that the spoils were shared.
Flamengo, meanwhile, triumphed 1-0 at home over Corinthians in the Brazilian Serie A. Leo Pareira scored the winner in the fourth minute of injury time. The Rubro-Negro will turn their focus back to the continent where their last game saw them share the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Argentine outfit Racing Club. Nublense, meanwhile, claimed maximum points in a 2-1 home win over Aucas.
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Despite the win, the Chilean club remain rooted to the bottom of the standings in Group A with three points. Flamengo are second, having garnered four points from three games.
Nublense vs Flamengo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Their first meeting this season ended in a 2-0 home win for Flamengo.
- Flemengo have managed just one win in their last eight away games across competitions.
- Four of Nublense's last five home games across competitions have had goals at both ends.
- Flamengo are the defending champions of the Copa Libertadores and aiming for a third title in five years.
- Nublense's last three games have produced less than three goals.
- Nublense are participating in the Copa Libertadores for the first time.
Nublense vs Flamengo Prediction
Flamengo are the defending Libertadores champions but have struggled to match their usual high standards this term. Their inconsistency led to the parting of ways with former manager Vitor Pereira and appointment of Jorge Sampaoli.
Results have improved since the Chilean took charge. He will now turn his attention to ensuring that the three-time South American champions progress to the knockouts. Nublense, meanwhile, are still in with a shout for qualification. and a win will take them above their more illustrious opponents.
However, Flamengo should step up and claim a comfortable win while also keeping a clean sheet.
Prediction: Nublense 0-2 Flamengo
Nublense vs Flamengo Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Flamengo to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Flamengo to score over 1.5 goals
