Fortaleza vs Deportivo Maldonado Prediction: Fortaleza to Win at Home

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Second Round Leg 2, Fortaleza will take on Maldonado at the Arena Castelão in Fortaleza. Going in the matchup, the two teams are coming off a win in their domestic competitions. Hence, the upcoming contest is likely to be played in best spirits and energy as qualification to the next round is on the cards. Going in the match, teams won’t be underestimating each other as the two are coming off consistent performances across all competitions.

Going in the matchup, Fortaleza is coming off a win against Nautico (2-1) in Copa do Nordeste fixture in which Solvio Romero and Juan Martin Lucero scored goals in the first half of play. Though Fortaleza were handicapped in the next half, they still managed to win (2-1). Fortaleza has managed a decent run so far across all competitions, as they have managed 3 wins and a draw from the last 4 matches played. With 8 goals scored and just 3 conceded in the last 5 fixtures, Fortaleza is likely to demonstrate match-winning performance at home. With the inclusion of Yago Pikachu and Thiago Galhardo in the side, Fortaleza is likely to capitalize and win at home.

Fernando Miguel; Bryan Ceballos, Bruno Pacheco, Caio Alexandre, Hércules; Marcelo Benevenuto, Pedro Rocha, Tomás Pochettino, Thiago Galhardo; Juan Martín Lucero, Silvio Romero.

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Maldonado is coming off a win against Deportivo Maldonado (3-2) in which Robert Herrera, Enzo Borges, and Maximillinao Cantera scored goals. After winning by a goal against Boston River, Deportivo Maldonado will be looking to press on the paddle and produce competitive results. With 5 goals scored in last 5 matches, Maldonado averages 1 goal per game. Though Maldonado’s goal scoring average is lesser than Fortaleza, the visitors can produce a setback for the hosts.

Guillermo Reyes; Guillermo Cotugno, Ángel Cayetano, Martín Ferreira, Agustín Alfaro; Nicolás Queiroz, Facundo Piriz; Eduardo Darías, Maximiliano Cantera, Hernán Toledo; Enzo Borges.

For the upcoming contest, I am expecting a winner, as 13 of Fortaleza’s last 14 matches have produced a winner. Hence, I am backing the home side to score at least 2 goals and win at home in front of their fans. The two teams managed to score in their previous outings, as a result I am expecting both teams to score tomorrow. Fortaleza will have the undeniable home support and is likely to win 2-1 comfortably.

• Goals Over 2.5 for 2.07
• Correct Score 2-1 for 9.00
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.66