Flamengo RJ

vs

Cusco FC

Preview

Flamengo RJ

• Flamengo RJ have made no mistake in dominating Group A of the Copa Libertadores to date, taking 10 points from their first 4 matches to cement their position at the top of the group.
• The hosts have looked much more defensively solid and tactically astute since the arrival of coach Leonardo Jardim.
• The ex-Monaco boss has brought a new era to Flamengo, one in which they play with the ball at a high tempo and with great possession dominance, but with a tactical flexibility and rotational fluidity that has kept the opposition on the back foot.
• Pedro has been in particularly fine form in recent weeks, scoring 3 of Flamengo’s last 5 goals in all competitions, and their playmaker Bruno Henrique has notched 2 goals in the Copa Libertadores.

Cusco FC

• Cusco FC have lost both of their away Copa Libertadores matches, conceding 3 goals in total.
• Cusco have had to dig in and adopt a more pragmatic, compact style under Alejandro Orfila since his appointment.
• Lucas Colitto has been their main outlet in the final third, netting 2 goals in 4 Copa Libertadores appearances, while their record of 6 goals in 5 matches suggests they could need a big night to get back into contention.

Key Players

• Bruno Henrique - has scored 2 goals in Flamengo RJ’s 4 Copa Libertadores group matches.
• Lucas Colitto - has scored 2 of Cusco FC’s 6 goals in their last 5 matches.
• Pedro - has scored 3 of Flamengo’s last 5 goals in all competitions.

Betting Insights

• The oddsmakers have set Flamengo RJ at 1.13 to win this match.
• The value is suggested to lie in the goals market.
• Suggested markets:
  • Over 2.5 goals
  • Both Teams to Score - No

Prediction