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The top two teams of Group D in the Copa Libertadores will face each other in matchday 2 in this Fluminense vs The Strongest match. The initial matchdays of the competition are crucial to pull ahead of the other teams, which is why both squads will give their best to add three more points to their tally and take the top spot.
This match will mark the Brazilian team’s debut on its home field, and it is feeling eager to prove it is a formidable contender in this group. Meanwhile, the Bolivian team also has some intriguing things, and it remains undefeated in all the matches it has played in 2023.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Fluminense vs The Strongest Copa Libertadores Group D Game on April 18, 2023
- Where: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 6:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGMFluminense ( -500) / Tie (+525) / The Strongest (+1350)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Fluminense (AH -2.25, -103) / The Strongest (AH +2.25, -117)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-165) / Under (+120)
- Both teams score: Yes (+140) / No (-200)
Betting on Fluminense
April didn’t start off on the right foot for Fluminense, indeed, the team lost to Flamengo 2-0 in the Campeonato Carioca. However, it has managed to bounce back, and now the team has recorded four victories in a row. Its latest triumph was a convincing 0-3 win against América-MG in its Brasileirao debut. The team has also scored three or more goals in all the matches it has played during this winning streak.
Fluminense also made its debut in the Copa Libertadores with a 1-3 victory against Sporting Cristal. Now, the team will look to continue winning to remain being the leaders of Group D. Ahead of this match, the team should feel confident of playing at home, as it has won six home matches in a row and has not lost since the end of January.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Nino, Felipe Melo, Marcelo; André, Alexsander; Jhon Arias, Ganso, Keno; Germán Cano
Betting on The Strongest
The Strongest has had a few days off before this match, and won its last two matches. In fact, the team is currently on a nine-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. In the Bolivian league, it sits in second place in the standings after playing seven matches and is the only team to remain undefeated with six wins and a draw.
In its first group match of the Copa Libertadores, the team surprised everyone with a 3-1 win over River Plate. With that impressive performance, The Strongest is expected to be a tough opponent to face. The team has won three of its last five away games in the Bolivian competition and will try to continue adding up positive results on the international stage.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Guillermo Viscarra; Jaime Arrascaita, Gonzalo Castillo, Adrián Jusino, Carlos Roca; Luciano Ursino, Álvaro Quiroga; Jeyson Chura, Michael Ortega, Eugenio Isnaldo; Enrique Triverio
JefeBet Prediction
The Strongest is facing a tough challenge as Brazilian ground often proves to be difficult for most foreign teams. Fluminense’s morale boost is enough fuel to face this commitment, expecting to maintain the level shown in the first match of this group stage.
Fluminense has only allowed one goal in its last six home matches, turning its defense into a true impenetrable wall and it seems like it could achieve another clean sheet.
Prediction: Fluminense Asian Handicap (FLU 3 – 0 STR)
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