Flamengo vs Corinthians is one of the matches of the quarterfinals of Copa Libertadores 2022. These Brazilian teams met in the first leg, where the advantage was in favor of the red-and-black team by a score of 2-0, with goals by Giorgian De Arrascaeta at minute 37 and by Gabriel Barbosa at minute 51.
This is the last chance for the “Timao” if they want to continue advancing in the international competition, but their opponent will not be easy to beat, especially playing at home. Ahead of this Flamengo vs Corinthians match, JefeBet offers you a preview and provides you with the betting odds.
Betting Preview for Flamengo vs Corinthians 2022 Copa Libertadores
- Where: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- When: Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 8:30 PM ET
- Moneyline: Flamengo (-222) / Tie (+375) / Corinthians (+500)
- Asian Handicap: Flamengo (AH +1, -125) / Corinthians (AH +1, +105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+105) / Under (-134)
- Both teams score: Yes (+125) / No (-175).
Flamengo Preview
Not only does Flamengo come into this match with a 2-0 aggregate win, but they also have been unbeaten in their last eight meetings in all competitions. They come into this match with three consecutive wins and no goals conceded in the last two games, in addition to replicating the same 2-0 scoreline.
In this edition of the Copa Libertadores, they are still undefeated, having won five of their six group stage matches and drawn one. In the round of 16 series, they won both matches, making a total of eight matches unbeaten in the continental competition.
Absentees: Bruno Henrique, Rodrigo Caio, and Diego Alves.
Possible starting eleven: Aderbar Melo dos Santos, Matheus Franca de Oliveira, Fabricio Bruno Soares, Pablo Castro, Ayrton Dantas De Maedeiros, Arturo Vidal, Diego Ribas, Victor Gomes Silva, Mario Santos, Lazaro Marques, Gabriel Barbosa.
Corinthians Preview
Corinthians has a different story to its rival, as it has failed to win in its last two games and has not been as consistent, especially away from home. They record three wins, two draws and five defeats in their last 10 appearances in all competitions, and have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in the last five matches.
In the group stage, they finished second in Group E with nine points resulting from two wins, three draws, and one loss. In the round of 16, they tied both matches in regulation time, and ended up winning the series in a penalty shootout, something that would be obligatory here only if the aggregate score is equal.
Absences: Ruan, Luan, Maycon, Willian, Raúl Gustavo, and Carlos Miguel.
Possible starting eleven: Cássio Ramos, Fagner Conserva, Carlos Gilberto Nascimento, Fabián Balbuena, Fábio Santos, Eduardo Queiroz, Fausto Vera, Renato Augusto, Willian (Adson), Roger Guedes, and Yuri Alberto.
JefeBet Prediction
The aggregate score, home advantage and undefeated streak in this international competition make Flamengo the clear favorite to win.
Pick: Flamengo win.