In the early hours of Friday morning, Palmeiras and Bolivar clash at the Allianz Parque in Group C of the Copa Libertadores.
Palmeiras form guideAbel Ferreira’s team heads into this clash after two straight draws against Bahia and Botafogo in Serie A.
The Brazilian team is in second place in Group C, having already qualified for the last-16 of the competition. They are only behind Friday’s group-leading opponents courtesy of an inferior goal difference of two.
Palmeiras’ recent form in the Copa Libertadores has been excellent, as they have recorded four straight victories in the competition, having scored at least two goals in each of the recent wins.
Their recent home record in the Copa Libertadores is stellar, as they are unbeaten in 13 matches on home soil, having recorded nine wins in the run. The Palestra have been prolific on their own turf in the competition, scoring at least two goals in five of their last six games.
Bolivar form guideThe visitors have been in solid form in recent months, as Bolivar are unbeaten in their previous five games in all competitions, having recorded four victories and a draw. They have also been solid in defence, as they have kept four clean sheets in four of their last five matches.
That good form has spread to their Copa Libertadores, as Bolivar has won four of their last five matches in Group C, having recorded three straight victories. They have also kept three consecutive clean sheets in the competition.
However, Bolivar’s recent away record in the Copa Libertadores has been poor, as they have won just two of their last nine matches on their travels.
What am I backing?These two teams are neck and neck in the race to win Group C. The bet I am backing is a narrow home victory.
