Caracas vs Rosario Prediction: Can Caracas still fight for a position in the next stage?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Caracas will face Rosario at Stadium Olímpico de la UCV in Caracas. The home side head here after a big loss (5-0) against Penarol. The visitors arrive here also after a loss (2-1), against Atletico-MG.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Caracas team arrives at this game after a heavy 5-0 defeat against Penarol. It was a one-way game, with the Penarol team dominating at every moment of the game. The Caracas team started the match very poorly, trailing 4-0 at half-time. The team experienced many defensive difficulties at all times of the game. In the 2nd half, the Penarol team would increase to 5-0 and the Caracas team would be reduced to 10 players shortly afterward, which complicated things even more. It was a night to forget for the Caracas team, who now need to win the next match to still be able to fight for at least 3rd place in the table. With this result, the Caracas team is in 4th place in the table, with 0 points. In the 2 previous games, the team recorded 2 defeats, having a record of just 1 goal scored and 9 conceded (the worst in the competition). In case of defeat, the team will be unable to continue in the competition.

Rosario's team comes to this game after a 2-1 defeat against Atlético-MG. The Atlético team, playing at home, sought to take over the game, while the Rosario team adopted a more defensive position, then seeking to exploit moments of transition and dead balls to reach the goal. The 1st half would be quite closed, with few scoring opportunities. Even so, as a result of their dominance, the Atlético team reached 1-0 in the 39th minute. In the 2nd half, despite less control of ball possession, it was Rosario's team who created the best scoring opportunities. Rosario's team ended up scoring the equalizer in the 74th minute. However, he would suffer almost immediately, in the 77th minute. Despite the opportunities created, Rosario's team would not be able to reach a draw. With this result, the Rosario team is in 3rd place in the table, with 3 points. In the 2 previous games the team recorded 1 victory and 1 defeat, having a record of 2 goals scored and 2 conceded. In case of victory, the team almost guarantees at least 3rd place in the group.

There’s no recent history between both teams. Rosario are favorites to win this match. Still, Caracas play at home and they know it is their last stand. Goals are to be expected.