Flamengo vs Penarol Prediction 19.09.2024 | Copa Libertadores

• Competition: Copa Libertadores
• Date: 19.09.2024
• Kickoff: 23:00 UK
• Venue: Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro)

One of the best clubs in the history of Brazil is also fighting this season on all three fronts for cups, which have always been their primary ambition. In the Brazilian Serie A, they took a big step back by winning only one point in the previous two matches, so the deficit compared to the first-placed team is even 8 points at the moment. By winning the Brazilian Cup against Bahia, they reached the semi-finals, so progress was made there. The third competition is the Copa Libertadores and Flamengo has a good chance to reach the semi-finals. The rival is Penarol from Uruguay.

Penarol travels to this 1st leg in a good mood after a convincing victory against Rampla Juniors 4-0. The Uruguayan champion is the underdog in this match and they will try to use a more defensive tactic to achieve a result that would at least give them some chances in the rematch. At the beginning of the season in the Uruguayan league, they conceded only 1 goal in 3 matches, so it seems that the defense is in good shape. In the previous round of the Copa Libertadores they eliminated The Strongest from Bolivia

Flamengo vs Penarol pick: FLAMENGO TO WIN AND COVER AH -1.5

Flamengo still remember those matches against Penarol in 2019 in the group stage when they failed to score in 2 matches played, losing once. Now they face a much more important duel, but the opponent is just as tough. An early goal, or at least in the 1st half, could significantly change the course of the entire match, so Flamengo should have no problem winning with a comfortable 2 goal difference before the duel in Uruguay