Flamengo vs Independiente del Valle prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 18, 2026
Copa Libertadores
The Copa Libertadores quarterfinals will see Flamengo and Independiente del Valle meet in the second leg on September 18, 2026. Everything was effectively decided in the first encounter.
Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle: team news and expert analysis
The Rio de Janeiro club won both the Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores in 2025. The new season got off to a poor start, but the team improved after a change in manager and is once again battling for the Brazilian Serie A title. In the Copa, Flamengo collected 16 points, including a technical victory over Independiente Medellín. In the playoffs, the Brazilians overcame Cruzeiro, drawing 1-1 away before winning 2-1 at home.
The Quito-based side won last season's Serie A and is currently leading the standings with confidence, having also lifted the Super Cup. In the Copa, the Ecuadorians topped their group with 13 points, edging out Rosario Central on tiebreakers. In the playoffs, Independiente del Valle defeated Deportes Tolima both in Colombia (1-0) and at home (3-1).
No one could break the deadlock during the first hour of the opening match. Then the visitors blew the tie wide open, scoring twice in quick succession.
Previous meetings: Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle
There had been six meetings before this tie, with the Brazilians winning half of them and suffering two defeats.
The Brazilians are stronger on paper and on the pitch. We expect them to win this one as well with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle: key statistics and trends
- Flamengo have won six of their eight matches in the tournament
- Flamengo score an average of 1.96 goals and concede 0.81 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 48% of Flamengo's matches, with an average total of 2.78 goals per game
- Independiente del Valle have won six of their last eight Copa matches
- Independiente del Valle score an average of 2.43 goals and concede 1.1 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 57% of Independiente del Valle's matches, with an average total of 3.53 goals per game
Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle: possible starting lineups
Flamengo line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Rossi - Ayrton Dantas, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Emerson - Jorginho Frello, Pulgar - Samuel Lino, De Arrascaeta, Carrascal - Bruno Henrique
Independiente del Valle use a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Quintana - Loorr, Schunke, Carabajal, Romero - Alcívar - Pata, Sornoza, Quintana, Rodríguez - González
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