Olimpia vs Fluminense Prediction (01.09.2023)

In the early hours of Friday, Olimpia and Fluminense clash in the Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg. The first leg ended 2-0 for the visitors, so the home team has everything to do to get back into this tie.

The Paraguayan team are underdogs to make it past the last eight after the first-leg defeat. Francisco Arce’s side has been slightly inconsistent lately, as a 1-0 win at Sportivo Luqueno last time out ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.

The game produced another low-scoring encounter for the home team, as their last four matches have seen under 2.5 goals scored.

Olimpia’s recent record in the Copa Libertadores is inconsistent, although they have won four of their last six matches. However, the visitors have found away wins hard to come by in this competition, winning just one of their previous five away games while suffering two straight defeats on their travels.

After the first-leg win, the Brazilian team will be confident of sealing their place in the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores.

Fernando Diniz’s team also has a decent recent record, winning five of their last eight matches in all competitions while suffering just one defeat in the stellar run.

Fluminense have displayed their attacking prowess of late, scoring at least two goals in five of their last six games.

When it comes to the Copa Libertadores, the visitors are unbeaten in their last four outings, having recorded back-to-back victories. Their recent games in the competition have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in their previous six matches.

One slight negative for Fluminense of late has been their away form in the Copa Libertadores, as they have won just one of their last five games on their travels, including three defeats.

The first leg was a close one, and I expect this game to follow suit. Therefore, the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals.