Laura Rozo
Get ready for one of the most exciting clashes of the first matchday of the 2023 Copa Libertadores group stage, as Melgar vs Olimpia face each other. This long-awaited tournament brings together the best clubs from the continent, and the Group H is packed with talent, including Atlético Nacional and Millonarios, who are waiting eagerly to see who will advance.
At JefeBet, we’ve got you covered with our analysis, predictions, and all the latest information on the upcoming match between Melgar vs Olimpia.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Melgar vs Olimpia Copa Libertadores Group H Game on April 6, 2023
- Where: Estadio Monumental de la UNSA, Arequipa, Peru
- When: Thursday, April 6, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Melgar (+130) / Draw (+225) / Olimpia (+220)
- Asian Handicap: Melgar (-0.25, -104) / Olimpia (+0.25, -114)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+107) / Under (-132)
- Both teams score: Yes (-127) / No (-104)
Betting on Melgar
Melgar has not had a good run in Liga 1. The kick-off for Peruvian teams was affected by several external factors, and the pre-season was longer than usual, which directly impacted the teams’ rhythm. The Dominó is currently in the 17th position of the Inca league, with seven games played and no victories so far.
This is the eighth time the Rojinegros participate in the Copa Libertadores. In the team’s history, it has not been able to go beyond the group stage. In this case, the team qualified because it was champion of the 2022 Torneo Apertura. The Peruvian squad arrives at this Melgar vs Olimpia Libertadores match, eager to repeat last year’s performance, now in the international arena, but with few similarities in its playing style.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Cáceda; Alejandro Ramos, Alec Deneumostier, Leonel Galeano, Paolo Reyna; Alexis Arias, Horacio Orzán, Tomás Martínez; Cristian Bordacahar, Luis Iberico, Bernardo Cuesta.
Betting on Olimpia
The Melgar vs Olimpia match is going to be a real nail-biter. The Paraguayan squad has been struggling in its domestic tournament, with only four wins in ten games. Its latest defeat came at the hands of Guaraní, losing 1-0. Moreover, the team coached by Diego Aguirre is in fifth place in the standings with 16 points.
Historically, the Decano team is a heavyweight in the Copa Libertadores, having lifted the coveted cup three times, the last conquest being 21 years ago. In 2013, the team came close to repeating the win, but lost in the final to Atlético Mineiro of Brazil. The continental dream still remains for this great team, which will try to gain ground on the road in this clash.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Gastón Olveira; Víctor Salazar, Luis Zárate, Mateo Gamarra, Facundo Zabala; Hugo Fernández, Alejandro Silva, Marcos Gómez, Iván Torres; Fernando Cardozo, Guillermo Paiva.
JefeBet Prediction
Taking into account its performance and its recent matches played, at JefeBet, we believe that the visiting team will win this Melgar vs Olimpia clash.
Olimpia is a team that has shown hierarchy and history in the cup. The club has put together a good team to go for its fourth cup and, although its performance in the local tournament has still been very modest, the team’s coach is likely to go all out against a very poor Melgar side that is far from being last year’s competitive squad.
Prediction: Moneyline of Olimpia (MEL 0-1 OLI).
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