Flamengo vs Peñarol prediction and betting tips on September 20, 2024
Game Prediction
In the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores on September 20, 2024, Flamengo will host Peñarol. The Brazilian side will aim for a confident victory at home to secure a comfortable advantage for the return leg.
Flamengo vs Peñarol: Key Statistics and Trends
- Flamengo has won three of their last five matches.
- Peñarol has won two out of five recent games.
- Flamengo is unbeaten in their last 7 home matches.
- Flamengo wins the first half in 40% of matches, while Peñarol wins in 31%.
Our prediction for the Flamengo vs Peñarol match
The "Vultures" had a dominant period between 2019-2022, winning both the Copa Libertadores and Serie A twice. However, they slipped slightly last season, finishing fourth in the Brazilian championship. Peñarol, after securing their 50th title in 2018, have only been league champions once since, making last year's second-place finish a respectable achievement.
Currently, Peñarol is performing well in Uruguay, having won the Apertura and leading their group in the current tournament. They recently crushed Rampla Juniors 4-0. Flamengo, despite appointing Tite, has struggled with consistency, and the long-term injury of Pedro (ACL tear) has been a major setback. The club even considered signing Anthony Martial, but negotiations fell through. Nevertheless, Flamengo remains in the fight for a top-four finish in Serie A, holding on to fourth place after a draw with Vasco da Gama. In the Brazilian Cup, they secured a 1-0 home win against Bahia after an away victory.
In the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, both clubs achieved identical results with three wins and ten points, finishing second in their respective groups. Flamengo then defeated Bolívar (2-0 at home, 0-1 away), while Peñarol thrashed The Strongest 4-0 at home, allowing them to comfortably lose 0-1 in Bolivia.
Flamengo vs Peñarol: Possible Lineups
Flamengo (predicted lineup): Rossi – Ayrton, David Luiz, Fabrício Bruno, Varela – Léo Ortiz, Pulgar, Gerson, Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo – Carlinhos
Peñarol (predicted lineup): Aguirre – Milans, Olivera, Rodríguez – Darias, Fernández, Graña, Méndez – Baez, Cabrera, Cabo
Head to Head matches: Flamengo vs Peñarol
The clubs last faced each other in the 2019 Copa Libertadores group stage. Peñarol won away and drew at home, but despite finishing with the same points as Flamengo, the Uruguayan side was eliminated while Flamengo advanced to the playoffs.
Free prediction today for the match: Flamengo vs Peñarol
Flamengo should secure a solid advantage at home. Our prediction is for Flamengo to win with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.69).