We head to Maracana in Rio for a one sided Copa Libertadores tie.
Flamengo won the 2024 Carioca with an unbeaten run of 12 games with 9 wins and 3 draws. Brazil Serie A has not started yet though. They have one Copa Libertadores match so far and that was a 1-1 draw away to Colombia’s Millionarios. Palestino sit 6th in Chile Primera with 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats. They have played five Libertadores game already having had to navigate the qualifying rounds. They have 3 wins and 2 defeats so far. Only group game was a 4-0 defeat at home to Bolivar.
Head-to-head statistics: 4 games – 3 wins Flamengo and 1 wins Palestino.
Betting selection – Palestino were smashed last game at home to a Bolivian side 4-0. I don’t hold much hope out for them here and take Flamengo -2 at 2.10 or 11-10 bet365 (traditional handicap) we need a 3 goal win for payment here.