Caracas vs Penarol Prediction: Can Caracas win and still fight for the qualification?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Caracas will face Penarol at Stadium Olímpico de la UCV in Caracas. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Rosario. The visitors arrive here after a loss (3-2), against Atlético-MG.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Caracas team comes into this game after a 1-1 draw against Rosario. Despite the great dominance of the Rosario team, the best opportunities in the first half belonged to the Caracas team. And the Caracas team would actually be the first to take the lead, at 25', with a goal from Pernia. In the third half, the Rosario team's dominance would continue, however, the team would manage to create many more dangerous opportunities. And eventually, the Rosario team would manage to score the equalizer, at 67'. Despite reaching a draw, Rosario's team would maintain its enormous offensive momentum. Still, the Caracas team would manage to hold the draw and take 1 point. With this result, the Caracas team is in 4th place in the table, with just 1 point. In 3 Libertadores games, the team has recorded 1 draw and 2 defeats, with a record of 2 goals scored and 10 conceded. In the event of defeat, the Caracas team is practically excluded from any qualification.

The Penarol team arrives at this game after a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Atletico-MG. The Penarol team started the match very badly, conceding two early goals, at 15' and 26'. Furthermore, the team was unable to get the ball, with total dominance by the Atlético-MG team. In the 2nd half, the team would start better, managing to have more possession of the ball and playing more in the game. Still, the team would concede 3-0 in the 57th minute. But the Penarol team didn't let themselves fall. The team would reach 3-1 at 60' and 3-2 at 69'. Despite the intense pressure they would put in search of a draw, the team would not be able to reach a draw. With this result, the Penarol team finds itself in 3rd place in the table, with 3 points. In the last 3 Libertadores games, the team recorded 1 victory and 2 defeats, having a record of 7 goals scored and 4 conceded. In case of victory, the team practically guarantees at least 3rd place in the group, and could even reach 2nd place in this round.

In the 3 recent games between both teams Penarol won 2 and they drew another. Also, both teams scored in just 1 of the matches. Caracas really needs to win, as Penarol might withstand a draw. Still, goals are expected from both teams.