Penarol vs Flamengo Prediction & Match Preview

Penarol vs Flamengo Prediction

Five-time Libertadores champions Penarol technically have one leg in the next round of the Copa Libertadores after a narrow win over Flamengo in the first leg in Brazil last week.

The Uruguayan side have been in form and were the better side heading into that first-leg encounter. In a game which saw lots of chances created and goal attempts, Penarol had just two shots on target and one of those shots resulted in the 13th-minute goal scored by Javier Cabrera.

Flamengo dominated the game and saw most of the ball, but could not break down a resolute Penarol defence as they were stopped at home for the first time in nine matches across all competitions. 

That outing sets the tone for what should be an exciting game with both teams having a chance to progress. However, much of the questions will be asked of the visitors who for most of the season have struggled in matches away from home.

For context, Flamengo have won only three of their last ten away matches across all competitions. They are winless in away matches in the Libertadores this season. The hosts on their part, have a mean defence playing at home, losing just two of fifteen home games.

Both sides will have to dig deep into their respective arsenals and possibly make changes that will affect the overall outcome of the game in their favour. Penarol will be counting on Silvera who provided the assist in the first leg to maintain his scoring form adding to his seven goals contribution in the competition.

With five goals and two assists, Flamengo will be missing a key player in Pedro who can get the goals, the one thing that was lacking in their first-leg performance.

In three previous meetings between both sides in the Copa Libertadores, Penarol are unbeaten against Flamengo, and their win away at Flamengo last week was their second victory over the Brazillian side, underscoring their superiority in this encounter.

Though those games have been very tight, with results ending either 1-0 or 0-0. Former Champions Penarol are expected to qualify, but we predict a close game with the first half ending 1-0 in favour of the host. 

We reckon the visitors will not go down without a fight, hence we backing both teams to score, and under 7.5 corners to end the match. 

Victor Dias- September 23, 2024

Penarol vs Flamengo Betting Tips

1-0 - First Half

OK

5.00 Odds

Both Teams Score

OK

2.00 Odds

Under 7.5 Corners

OK

2.94 Odds