Flamengo vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction: A Clash to Remember

Flamengo and Athletico Paranaense will meet in the final match of the Copa Libertadores event at the Monumental Stadium Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil. Going in the high-pressure game, the odds will be continuously swinging, depending on how sides perform and take the lead in the contest. Flamengo has won Libertadores twice, whereas Athletico Paranaense is desperate to win the title for the very first time. Going in the game, both sides have managed to produce some amazing wins, carrying a decent match form. It won’t be wrong to quote that the two well deserving teams are competing in the final.

Flamengo - Coming off a Win Against Santos FC (WWWWD)

Going in the game, Flamengo is coming off a win against Santos FC (3-2), in which Pedro, Marinho, and Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored goals. With an attacking formation of 4-3-3, Lucas, Pulgar, Pedro, and Everton will be in the spotlight for the final contest. Due to injuries, Flamengo will be missing Rodrigo Caio and Bruno Henrique, although Junior should still have the majority of his team playing fit. Leo Pereira and David Luiz will play as a team in the centre of defence, with Rodinei and Filipe Luis serving as Flamengo's full-backs. When Pedro leads the line with Barbosa, he will seek to increase his current total of 12 goals in the Copa Libertadores.

Expected Opening Lineup for Flamengo

Santos; Rodinei, Luiz, Pereira, Luis; Ribeiro, Maia, Vidal; De Arrascaeta; Barbosa, Pedro

Athletico Paranaense - Looking to Win their First Libertadores Title (LLWLD)

Going in the game, Athletico Paranaense is coming off a defeat against Palmeiras (1-3) and Red Bull Bragantino (4-2). For the upcoming final, Athletico Paranaense will look to keep its previous away records aside and win. With a decent-looking formation of 4-2-3-1, Athletico Paranaense will be relying upon Cittadini, Bueno, Cruz, and Roque. Marcelo Cirino, who is presently rested due to a knee injury, will not be available for the final against Flamengo. David Terans, who scored the most goals for his team during the campaign and came off the bench to score in the second leg of the semi-final, is anticipated to start against Flamengo. Against Palmeiras, Vitor Roque started each leg and may do so again in Saturday's championship game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Athletico Paranaense

Bento; Kelven, Henrique, Heleno, Abner; Fernandinho, Erick; Canobbio, Trans, Vitinho, Roque

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, I will back Flamengo to win and score at least 2 goals up front. The game total is likely to be over 2.5 goals and both sides to score. Considering the recent match form of Athletico-PR, they are unlikely to win against Flamengo.

• Flamengo to Win for 1.50
• Total Over 2.5 goals for 2.124
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.16