Flamengo vs Independiente del Valle Prediction: Expecting a Full House in Marcana

In the upcoming final of Recopa Sudamericana, Flamengo will host Independiente del Valle at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Going in the contest, both teams are now in a sensational rhythm and are likely to compete in the best interests of the game for the upcoming final event. Though Independiente leads the overall score (1-0), pressure will be on both teams. After Independiente defeated Flamengo, the head-to-head in the last 5 matches has got balanced as both teams have won 2 matches each. The upcoming Leg 2 will be an interesting fixture to predict and bet on.

Going in the matchup, Flamengo is coming off a win against Botafogo (0-1) in Carioca Serie A. In the last outing against Botafogo, Matheus Goncalves scored the only goal of the match and that too in the 1st minute of play. After losing to Independiente del Valle, Flamengo must have reflected back on their previous performances and how they can improve in order to secure a win at home. We did talk about how De Arrascaeta and Riberio can rise up to the occasion and deliver their best performances. However, Flamengo will be hoping for much better team work at home, as they have a decent record while playing in Rio de Janeiro as compared to other venues. With a splending run in the Carioca Serie A, Flamengo is likely to win the upcoming final match at home.

Going in the matchup, Indpendiente del Valle is coming off a win against Mushuc Runa (3-1) in the Liga Pro Ecuador. In the last outing, Kevin Rodriguez, Michael Hoyos, and Kendry Paez scored goals. If these star performers click against Flamengo, the home side will certainly struggle. Coming in with a lead (1-0), Independiente will avoid any futile experiments, instead will focus on playing a competitive side against Flamengo. If Independiente manages to score in the first 15 minutes of the match, Flamengo will have to produce something sensational to cover up the goal difference. With 6 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Independiente del Valle averages 1.2 goals per game.

For the upcoming Recopa Sudamericana final, the two sides are likely to play their full-fledged teams. Considering the highlighted and unwavering support for Flamengo at home, I will back the home side to win. With 11 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Flamengo averages better and is likely to produce its best performance in the final. Flamengo will be in pursuit of scoring early in the first half of play. I am backing Flamengo to score 2 goals and win the aggregate scoreline (2-1).

• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.72
• Total Under 2.5 for 2.28
• First Goal In The Interval From 11 To 20 Minutes for 4.6