Soon, we will know who will be the first team qualified for the semifinal of the Copa Libertadores 2022. Flamengo and Corinthians face each other at 21:30 (Brasilia time) at Maracanã, for the return clash of the competition’s quarterfinals.
In the first leg, in São Paulo, the red-black won by 2 to 0 and now can lose by up to a goal that still qualifies. To Timão, it remains to win by at least two goals difference to take the decision to penalties.
Dorival Júnior does not make a mystery about the squad. The Flamengo team that goes to the field is the same that has been playing the knockout games. Therefore, the attacking duo will have Gabi and Pedro, with Arrascaete and Everton Ribeiro completing the offensive quartet. Last Saturday, in the 2-0 over São Paulo, he was able to spare most of the main team. After 20 minutes of the final stage, Thiago Maia, João Gomes, Everton Ribeiro, Arrascaeta and Gabigol entered to stop the opponent’s momentum.
Vítor Pereira will not count on Maycon, who was injured in the first leg, but Timão will have reinforcements tonight at Maracanã. Recovered from injuries, Renato Augusto and Willian are related and can start the game as starters.
As has become routine since the arrival of Vítor Pereira at the club, Corinthians has doubts about the lineup. In the defense, Bruno Méndez was spared against Avaí and can reappear in the team. The same goes for Du Queiroz, in midfield. In attack, Yuri Alberto should gain another chance, but his teammates are uncertain. It is unlikely that Willian and Róger Guedes will be cast together. Lacking on Saturday against Avaí, the attacking midfielder Adson was again available.
The team that qualifies will face in the next phase the winner of Talleres and Velez Sarsfield, who play tomorrow. In the first leg, Velez got the better of the 3-2 victory.
Analysis of Flamengo’s last five matches
Flamengo won four, drew one and lost none.
How much the two teams scored: Flamengo has two matches with a Yes in both teams scored, and three matches with a No in both teams.
In the Over 2.5 market: Flamengo had over 2.5 goals in 2 matches, and under 2.5 goals in 3 matches.
Flamengo scored 10 goals and conceded 2 goals.
Analysis of the last five matches of Corinthians
Corinthians won two, drew one and lost two.
How much the two teams scored: Corinthians has two matches with a Yes in both teams scored, and three with a No in both teams.
In the Over 2.5 market: Timão had over 2.5 goals in 1 match, and under 2.5 goals in 4 matches.
Corinthians scored 4 goals and conceded 6 goals.
