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Peter Green - August 7, 2023
Fluminense vs Argentinos Juniors Predictions and Free Tips from our expert tipsters when the teams go head-to-head in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday, 9 August 2023.
Fluminense delivered an impressive performance in the second half of the first leg match-up against Argentinos Juniors. Their equalizer was recorded at 87th minute when Samuel Xavier made the score 1-1 ft.
The match had many unexpected shocking events, mainly the foul committed by Marcelo against Sanchez whose knee got dislocated. Marcelo was given a red card and Fluminense was one men down.
However, Argentinos Juniors’ conceded a red card at 76th which have given the hopes back to the guests Fluminense which ended with a outside the box top corner shot by Xavier at 87th.
They have met thrice in the past. Fluminense was unbeaten in all the fixtures.
Their latest clash ended in a 1-1 draw and their only meeting at this stadium recorded a 2-2 draw.
Fluminense follows a strong form at home of late. They are on a 20-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
On the other side, Argentinos Juniors have an unimpressive form on the road. They were winless in six of the last 10 road trips.
Going on, Fluminense have managed to record a draw at Argentinos Juniors’ home turf. Moreover, Fluminense have an exceptional unbeaten form at home and they are likely to seal a win this time.
Seven of the last 10 road home matches of Fluminense and six of the last 10 away matches of Argentinos Juniors were low-scoring affairs. Considering that trend, we expect this match to have goals under 2.5 ft.
The low-scoring display of both with an unimpressive offensive performance from Argentinos Juniors on the road inclines us to think of a one-sided affair. Moreover, Fluminense sealed a clean sheet in three of the last four home matches.
Argentinos Juniors had their best chance at home in the first leg and failed to seal a win. On Wednesday they are going to be the visiting side and Fluminense follows a 20-match unbeaten streak to face them.
Thus, we like to place Fluminense to win at 1.67 odds as the main tip for this match. For the second tip, we like to place the under 2.5 goals tip at 1.57 odds.
