Carabobo FC vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction: Can Carabobo Translate Domestic Performances in International Events?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Carabobo FC will take on Atletico Mineiro at the UCV Olympic Stadium in Caracas. The Venezuelan side will look to maximize its advantage at home and lead the leg 1 comprehensively. Apart from the overall stats, the two sides are meeting for the first time in Libertadores field. Carabobo defeated Zamora in the Primera Division fixture, giving themselves ample cushion before the Libertadores matchup. Atletico MG is also looking in competent form, as it is coming off a win against Patrocinense. The competing sides will be well-aware that the ticket to the third round is at stake.

Going in the matchup, Carabobo FC is coming off a win against Zamora FC (3-0) in which Juan Perez, Michael Covea, and Juan Apaolaza scored goals. Talking about the goal scoring and conceding figures, Carabobo FC has struck 8 and conceded 3 in their last 5 outings. With a goal scoring average of 1.6 goals per game, Mineiro should be prepared for a competitive matchup. Juan Domingo Tolisano will look to keep the same winning combination from the previous game. The upcoming fixture will also mark Carabobo’s fifth appearance in the Libertadores stage. If Carabobo manages to strike early and push the pressure towards the visitors, we might expect a competitive matchup.

Jeremy Vachoux, Leonardo Aponte, Juan David Cuesta, Carlos Lujano, Miguel Pernía, Gustavo González, Michael Covea, Gabriel Vargas, Harrison Contreras, Juan Camilo Pérez, José Balza.

With an unbeaten run, Atletico MG has announced itself for the big stage with a win against Patrocinense (2-1), in which Eduardo Vargas and Hulk scored goals. With the likes of Gomes, Nathan, and Hulk in the lineup, Mineiro can always be a tough opponent for Carabobo. With 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 matches played, Mineiro will be looking to stay consistent and register a win in this important eliminator phase. Indeed, the winning momentum will favor the teams in the Leg 2, which will be played in Brazil. With a goal scoring average of 1.9 goals per game in the last 5 matches played, Mineiro is likely to score a goal or two swiftly.

Verson; Paulo Henrique, Rubens, Otavio, Nathan Silva; Igor Gomes, Réver, Hyoran; Eduardo Vargas, Nathan, Cristian Pavón.

We usually get pleasant shocks from the Copa Libertadores, but on Wednesday in Caracas, it seems doubtful that we will. Carabobo has recently put on strong performances in its home league, but it hasn't been able to reciprocate those efforts in international events.Stats and team to team analysis suggests that it won't be able to do so again this time. Hence, Atletico MG will have the odds in its favor for winning. Moreover, Mineiro will walk in confident for scoring at least 2 goals. I am predicting both teams to score and the final scoreline to be 1-2.

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.96
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.10
• Correct Score 1-2 for 9.00