Bolívar vs Flamengo prediction and betting tips on August 23, 2024
Game Prediction
In the Round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores on August 23, 2024, Bolívar and Flamengo will face off in the second leg. The hosts need nothing less than a victory, and not a narrow one, or else the Brazilian team will advance to the next round.
Bolívar vs Flamengo: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bolívar has gone two matches without a win after three consecutive victories.
- Flamengo has won only one of their last five matches.
- Bolívar wins the first half in 37% of their matches, while Flamengo wins in 40% of theirs.
Our Prediction for the Bolívar vs Flamengo Match
"La Academia" finished as runners-up in Bolivia last season and also won the Copa de la División Profesional. This earned them a spot in the Copa Libertadores, where they topped their group with 13 points. The "Vultures" finished fourth in their domestic league, which was enough to qualify for the main continental tournament once again. The Brazilians were in the same group as Bolívar and managed to secure second place with 10 points.
In the Bolivian Professional League, Bolívar led the standings after the first ten rounds, but they recently played out a goalless draw against San Antonio Bullo-Bullo. The "Red and Blacks" knocked out Palmeiras in the cup and are competing with them, as well as Botafogo, for the top spot in Serie A. Flamengo concedes about one goal per match but scores more than 1.5 goals on average, which keeps them among the leaders. However, they suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Botafogo in their last league match.
In the first leg of the playoffs, held in Brazil, everything was decided by Luis Araújo. He opened the scoring midway through the first half and later assisted Léo Pereira, who sealed the 2-0 victory.
Bolívar vs Flamengo: Possible Starting Lineups
Bolívar (probable lineup): Lampe – Sagredo, Anderson, Orihuela, Sagredo – Fabio, Justiniano, Vaca, Saucedo, Bruno Sávio – Oviedo
Flamengo (probable lineup): Rossi – Ayrton, Léo Pereira, Fabrício Bruno, Varela – Pulgar, De La Cruz, Luiz Araújo, De Arrascaeta, Gerson – Pedro
Head to Head matches: Bolívar vs Flamengo
In 2014, the Bolivian side earned four points against the Brazilians, knocking them out of the group stage. This spring, the teams exchanged home victories.
Free prediction today for the match: Bolívar vs Flamengo
The Bolivians might win at home, but the Brazilians' main goal is to avoid a heavy defeat. This seems feasible – we suggest betting on "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 2.0).