Flamengo vs Central Cordoba Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Copa Libertadores

Flamengo vs Central Cordoba Preview

• Competition: Copa Libertadores
• Date: Thursday, 10 April
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 AM GMT
• Venue: Maracana

The Flamengovs Central Cordoba match will take place at the iconic Maracana on Thursday, 10 April. Both teams will face each other for the first time in a competitive fixture.

Flamengo started their Copa Libertadores campaign with a win over Deportiva Tachira as they won the game 1-0. This was an away game for the Brazilian side, and they dominated the game, they will look to get another win, but this time, they will play at home. Flamengo is one of the biggest clubs in Brazil, and with its rich history, they have a lot of hope and expectations this season.

They started their domestic campaign with a draw and will look to continue their good momentum when they take on the Argetine side Central Cordoba. Although it will be a new experience to face an Argentine side in this competition for the first time, they will look to use their home advantage to the fullest to get all three points.

On the other hand, Central Cordoba will be disappointed with the way they have started their new season, as they have played 11 league games in which they have won five, drawn three and lost three games.

With 18 points on the board they are sixth in the points table of Argentina's Primera Division.

Their first game in the Libertadores ended in a stalemate against LDU Quito and they were the better side but failed to convert their chances to win the game. Now they will face a more daunting task as they will travel to face Flamengo, who are a much better side than them. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Flamengo Team News

Matias Vina, Pedro, Danilo, Gerson, Wesley, Arrascaeta, and Plata are all injured for the home side. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Central Cordoba

Lautaro Montoya and Lucas Varaldo are injured for the away side. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Flamengo vs Central Cordoba Predicted Lineups

Flamengo Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Rossi

Defenders: Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Ayrton

Midfielders: Pulgar, La Cruz

Forwards: Michael, Araujo, Everton, Henrique

Central Cordoba Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Aguerre

Defenders: Moyano, Abascia, Rivero Cruz, Cufre

Midfielders: Gomez, Galvan, Florentin

Forwards: Perello, Heredia, Angulo

Flamengo vs Central Cordoba Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first ever meeting between both of these teams.

Key Players to Watch in Flamengo vs Central Cordoba

Everton Soares (Flamengo)

Using his good reading of the game, Everton is always looking for spaces in the pitch. By attacking in the flanks with field to progress, usually he is lethal on 1-vs-1 duels.

When the ball is recovered on his side, and he initiates the counter-attack, the chances of goal opportunities are clear. His progressive run on the pitch shows the use of his speed to attack the spaces.

He is a specialist in receiving the ball in the left flank, cutting to the middle, and quickly shooting with his right foot. He is a tenacious header, as he has a good impulse when the ball comes aerial in the penalty area.

Luis Angulo (Central Cordoba)

He is an explosive and flamboyant winger who is equally good on both wings. Angulo is a creative player with very good technique on the ball, mobility, acceleration skills, fast direction shifts, short-dribbling and good short-mid through passing ability. Angulo often uses his skills to beat defenders, cut inside and create a decent opportunity to score or pass. He is very difficult to knock off the ball, thanks to his low center of gravity and excellent close control.

He is extremely dangerous on the counterattacks, thanks to his acceleration and pace. Due to his quick feet, he quite often gets fouled, and due to his game intelligence, he is able to win fouls in good positions where his team can get a good scoring chance. He has superb off the ball intelligence to recognize spaces where to receive or run into. In this season he has played 12 games, in which he has scored once and provided four assists.

Flamengo vs Central Cordoba Prediction

Two South American giants will lock horns in the Copa Libertadores, and surely, this will be an exciting clash. This will be the first time both teams face off against each other.

This fixture is expected to be just like the Brazil vs Argentina game for sure, as both teams have quality players on their side who can make a difference on the pitch. Flamengo will have the home advantage and most probably, they will win this fixture.

Predicted Score: Flamengo 2-1 Central Cordoba

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