Flamengo vs Club Olimpia Prediction: A straight win for Flamengo

In the opening leg of the Copa Libertadores round 16, an exciting clash awaits between Flamengo and Olimpia at the Maracana stadium. Olimpia clinched the top spot in their group, while Flamengo secured the second position in theirs. Anticipating a strong performance from Flamengo, we believe they have the potential to secure a favorable outcome in the first leg. As we eagerly await the unfolding events in the upcoming days, here are some carefully prepared tips for the thrilling encounter.

Form: WDDDW

Following their second-place finish in the Copa Libertadores group stage, Flamengo has continued to showcase excellent form in the league. In their most recent league match, they displayed resilience by coming back from a goal down to secure a 1-2 victory against Atletico MG. With an impressive record of being unbeaten in their last five Brasileiro league games, Flamengo boasts two victories and three draws. Their strong performances have earned them the second position in the league table, solidifying their status as a formidable contender in the competition.

Form: DLLL

Despite finishing at the top of their group in the Copa Libertadores, Club Olimpia's recent form has been less than impressive. In their most recent league game against Sportivo Trinidense, they could only manage a draw. Unfortunately, their last four league games have resulted in one draw and three losses, indicating a challenging period for the team.

Nonetheless, Club Olimpia remains determined and prepared as they head into the last 16 encounters against Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores. They will be looking to improve their form and put up a strong fight against their formidable opponent.

Flamengo came out victorious in the last 2 games between them with more than 2 goals scored.

In their previous Copa Libertadores encounter two seasons ago, Flamengo dominated Olimpia, scoring a total of 9 goals in their two meetings. Based on this historical performance and the current form of both teams, we anticipate that Flamengo will emerge victorious in this upcoming clash. Our prediction leans towards a straight win for Flamengo.

Flamengo will likely aim to secure a decisive result in the first-leg encounter, which leads us to expect a minimum of 2 goals from them. Additionally, given their offensive prowess, we predict the possibility of a first-half victory for Flamengo, with goals being scored in both halves of the game.