20th Aug. Copa Libertadores - Internacional RS VS Flamengo Prediction
Copa Libertadores - Internacional RS VS Flamengo
Match Time:21-08-2025 08:50 Thursday (GMT+8)
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SC Internacional RS
Internacional, coached by Roger Machado, trails 1-0 from the first leg against Flamengo on August 13, 2025, where Bruno Henrique scored. They topped their group with 11 points but have an inconsistent recent form, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in five matches, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded. A 3-1 league win over Bragantino on August 10, 2025, boosted morale. Key players include Alan Patrick (5 goals in 7 Libertadores games), Braian Aguirre, and Rafael Borré, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho, Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez; Tabata, Alan Patrick, Wesley; Borré. Strengths include their home form (2-1-0 in Libertadores) and Alan Patrick’s playmaking, but injuries to Bruno Gomes and Fernando (both out until October) and conceding in their last six games are concerns. They need a 1-0 win to force penalties or a 2-0 win to advance, leveraging Beira-Rio’s atmosphere.
CR Flamengo RJ
Flamengo, led by Filipe Luís, holds a 1-0 lead from the first leg and is in strong form, with four wins and one draw in five matches, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.6 conceded, including a 2-1 league win over Mirassol on August 9, 2025. Key players include Bruno Henrique (1 goal vs Internacional), Samuel Lino, and Pedro, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Rossi; Varela, Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Lucas; Jorginho, Saúl Ñíguez; Luiz Araújo, Plata, Lino; Pedro. Strengths include their defensive solidity (67% clean sheets in Libertadores) and away form (1-2-0), but suspensions (Giorgian De Arrascaeta) and injuries to Erick Pulgar (foot), Danilo, and Nicolas De La Cruz (both doubtful) are issues. They aim to protect their lead and advance to the quarterfinals, building on their 3-1 win over Internacional in their last meeting before the first leg.
Head-to-Head
Internacional and Flamengo have met 51 times, with Flamengo winning 19, Internacional 18, and 14 draws. In Libertadores, Flamengo lead 3-0 with 2 draws, including a 1-0 first-leg win (Bruno Henrique, 28’) and a 3-1 Flamengo victory in 2024. At Beira-Rio, Internacional have a slight edge (25 wins to Flamengo’s 7 in 49 games), with their last home win over Flamengo a 2-1 result in 2022. Matches average 2.55 goals, with 59% both teams scoring (BTTS) and 46% over 2.5 goals. Their last three meetings ended 1-1, 0-0, and 1-0, suggesting tight contests.
Predicted Score: Internacional 1-1 Flamengo (Flamengo advances 2-1 on aggregate)
Internacional’s Alan Patrick and Borré face Flamengo’s Bruno Henrique and Pedro, with Internacional’s home strength and need to overturn the deficit tested by Flamengo’s defensive resilience and counter-attacking threat. Internacional are slight favorites to win the match (2.10 odds, 48% win probability) over Flamengo (3.40), with a draw at 3.30, but Flamengo are favored to advance (1.40 odds). Trends (Internacional: 100% BTTS in last 6; Flamengo: 40% under 2.5 goals) and H2H suggest a competitive game, with betting tips favoring BTTS (1.80) and over 2.5 goals (2.00). Cards are likely in the 20°C evening, with Internacional’s 15 yellows in 5 games and Flamengo’s 10 fouls per game suggesting 4-5 cards. Internacional will push aggressively, but Flamengo’s lead and discipline may hold. Internacional may score through Alan Patrick, with Pedro likely netting for Flamengo. Internacional’s home form could secure a draw, but Flamengo’s first-leg advantage and defensive solidity should see them through to the quarterfinals, aligning with their H2H dominance and recent tight encounters.
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