Flamengo vs Bolívar Prediction: Flamengo must beat the group leader

Surprisingly, Flamengo is struggling in Copa Libertadores Group E. The Brazilians are in third place with just four points, behind Palestino, which has six points. Bolívar is the group leader with ten points and the Mengão's opponent in the upcoming match. The Bolivians will qualify for the next stage of the competition if they draw at the Maracanã or if Palestino loses to Millionarios in the other game of the round. All that matters to Flamengo is victory, as any other result would be catastrophic.

The Vulture played a decent game against Corinthians after some poor displays. The result relieved some pressure on Flamengo, which climbed to third place in the Série A. Pedro and Lorran scored the goals for the Cariocas, who completely dominated the game, winning 2-0. The Scarlet-Black must repeat the victory in the Copa Libertadores. Flamengo were outclassed in the game in La Paz, losing 2-1, but it's always easier for Bolívar to play at an altitude of 3500 meters, where it trains every day, than for any visiting team. The game at the Maracanã should be completely different.

The King of Cups picked up a precious point in Colombia against Millonarios in the Copa Libertadores' latest round. With this result, the Bolivians only need a draw in their two remaining matches to qualify for the knockout stage. On Matchday 6, Bolívar will host Palestino at its stadium and has everything to secure qualification if it loses the next game against Flamengo. The Sky Blues will try to pick that point at the Maracanã, knowing that they will still have another chance to do it.

If Flamengo doesn't win, it risks elimination from the Copa Libertadores. Occupying an unexpected third place with four points, the Brazilians have two home games to rectify their poor record. Bolívar leads the group but is more threatening in La Paz than on the road. I will bet on a Flamengo win with a maximum of four goals scored because the odds of a simple bet on a Brazilian victory are very low.