Flamengo was unable to win its second CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores title after three years. The club finished as runner-up last November after losing a 2-1 final to Palmeiras. Racing eliminated the club in Round 16 in 2019. The club won the tournament in 2019, its second win in history. Flamengo will continue its quest to win another title when it hosts Corinthians on Tuesday, for the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal matchup.
The kickoff at the Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo (Brasil) is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Flamengo is the +140 favourite (risk $100 and win $140) in the Flamengo vs. Corinthian odds. A regulation draw is priced at +205 and Corinthians is the +210 favourite. You should first see Jon Eimer’s CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores predictions before you lock in any Corinthians vs. Flamengo picks.
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Eimer has now broken down the Flamengo-Cores matchup from all angles and just locked in his predictions and picks. To see Eimer’s picks, you can visit SportsLine. These are the betting trends and lines for Corinthians vs. Flamengo.
Flamengo vs. Corinthians moneyline: Flamengo +140; Corinthians +210; Draw +205
FLA: Flamengo scored at least 2 goals in 7 of the 8 matches it played in this tournament
COR: Corinthians allowed only two tallies in its seven Libertadores contests
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Why Flamengo is worth supporting
DeportesTolima held Flamengo to just one goal in the first leg. Flamengo then went on the offensive in the second leg. In the fifth minute, Pedro started the offensive. He scored three more goals and also added an assist, as Rubro-Negro won 7-1. With seven goals, the tournament’s lead is shared by Flamengo forward Pedro, 25, who scored twice in each of his Serie A games.
Gabriel Barbosa was another dangerous weapon for Flamengo, scoring his fourth goal in the victory over Deportes. Barbosa, a 25-year-old forward, was also the top scorer in Libertadores last season with 11 goals. He also recorded a tournament record nine during Flamengo’s run to the title in 2019. Everton Ribeiro, the winger, has scored three goals this year. Eight other players also scored in this competition.
Why you should support Corinthians
In eight Libertadores matches, the club scored more than one goal once and did not score in any of the Round of 16 matches against Boca Juniors. The club converted six of eight penalty kicks to reach the quarterfinals. This is the first time the club has reached the quarterfinals since 2012 when it won the title. After a loss of 2-0 to Always Ready in the group stage opener, Corinthians played a remarkable defence this year. It allowed only two goals in seven matches.
Maycon, who scored two of the four team goals, is Corinthians’ top scorer in Libertadores. In the club’s 2-0 win against Boca Juniors, Maycon, 25, was a midfielder. For Corinthians, forward Adson and midfielder Du Queiroz scored goals. Defender Gil converted the decisive penalty kick during its round-of-16 victory.
How to make Flamengo vs. Corinthians picks
Eimer has examined Tuesday’s match between Flamengo and Corinthians from all angles. Eimer has given three predictions and a breakdown of the contest. Here are his Copa Libertadores picks.