Fluminense vs The Strongest Prediction: Can The Strongest Impress the Hosts in the Upcoming Away Continental Fixture?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Matchday 2, Fluminense will announce itself on the Libertadores stage. With Fluminense and The Strongest dominating the points table standings, the upcoming matchup is likely to be an interesting one. Flamengo will be missing out on Martinelli, Marrony, and Alan due to injuries. Fluminense and The Strongest will be playing for the very first time, which is why the prediction couldn’t be drawn on the basis of head-to-head or previous stats. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming Group D fixture in Maracanã.

Fluminense - Coming off a Clean Sheet Win Against America MG (WWWWL)

Going in the matchup, Fluminense is coming off a win in the opening fixture of Brazil Serie A against America MG (0-3). Though German Cano missed the penalty against all the odds, he was able to strike the first goal of the match in the 51st minute of play. Next, John Kennedy struck the second goal of the match in the 59th minute of play. Lele also joined the party in the 71st minute with an assist made by Paulo Ganso. Carrying the momentum forward, the upcoming matchup is likely to have Fluminense starting as favorites in Maracanã. German Cano was spectacular with two goals in the opening match of Libertadores against Sporting Cristal. Talking about Fluminense’s current match form, it has bagged 4 wins in the last five matches played. With 13 goals in the last five played, Fluminense averages 2.6 goals per game. Hence, Fluminense will be hoping for consistent and continued performances from the impact players in the lineup. Fluminense has won its last two matches, which makes them likely to win tomorrow against The Strongest. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Fluminense

Fabio; Xavier, Nino, Mendes, Alexsander; Andre, Lima, Goose, Pirani; Cano, Kennedy.

The Strongest - Defeated River Plate in the Last Copa Libertadores Outing (WWDWW)

The Strongest has announced itself on the continental stage with a win against River Plate in the last outing (3-1). Against River, Enrique Triverio scored back-to-back goals in the 25th and 35th minute of play. Next, Gonzalo Castillo scored the 3rd goal in the opening minutes of the second half of play. With an unchanged lineup featuring Ortega, Chura, Ursino, and Castillo, The Strongest can certainly upset the Brazilian side in Maracanã. With 4 wins and a draw in the last five matches played, The Strongest is likely to carry the unbeaten run forward. In the last five recent outings, The Strongest has scored 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Against the scoring average, The Strongest has conceded just 3 goals, averaging 0.6 in the last five. However, the away outing in continental competitions haven't been quite great for the Bolivian squad.

Expected Opening Lineup for The Strongest

Viscarra; Arrascaita, Castillo, Carrasco, Roca; Flores, Quiroga, Chura, Ursino, Robles; Arias.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, the two sides have very well-balanced lineups and impact players. Hence, the winner is to be decided on the basis of quality gameplay. Considering the competitiveness between the two sides, I predict Fluminense to win at home. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and Fluminense is to carry the striking average forward at home as well. German Cano will fancy its chances of scoring maximum goals in the opening phase of play.  

• German Cano To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 1.53
• Goals Over 2.5 for 1.53
• Correct Score 3-0 for 6