Flamengo vs Central Cordoba prediction, H2H and probable lineups — April 10, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On April 10, 2025, the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host a Copa Libertadores match between Flamengo and Central Cordoba. I suggest betting on the home team's goals in this encounter.
Preview
This is the second round of the Copa Libertadores group stage. The teams approach their head-to-head clash in different moods after their opening matches.
Flamengo confidently defeated Deportivo Táchira in Venezuela, dominating throughout the entire match but settling for a narrow 1-0 victory. It should be noted that Deportivo is the obvious underdog in this group, and the result may not fully reflect the Brazilian team's superiority.
Central Cordoba, in their home game, settled for a draw with Ecuador's LDU Quito. The match ended goalless, although the Argentine club created more dangerous chances but failed to convert them.
After the first round of matches, both teams played one game in their respective national championships. Flamengo continued their winning streak, defeating Vitória 2-1 away. The team is steadily gaining momentum, showing stability both internationally and domestically. Central Cordoba, on the other hand, lost away to Argentine league underdog Unión Santa Fe with a narrow 0-1 scoreline. The defeat dealt a significant blow to the team's morale, considering the opponent's status and the missed opportunity to increase their points tally.
Probable lineups
- Flamengo: Rossi, Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Ayrton, Pulgar, De La Cruz, Araujo, Everton, Mikael, Henrique
- Central Cordoba: Aguirre, Moyano, Abassia, Galván, Rivero, Cufré, Gomez, Florentin, Perello, Heredia, Angulo
Match facts and H2H
- Flamengo's unbeaten streak extends to 15 consecutive matches. Additionally, the Brazilian club has not lost at home in their last seven encounters.
- Central Cordoba has not won in their last four matches.
- The Argentine team has failed to score in two consecutive matches.
- In four of Central Cordoba's last five away matches, the "total over 2.5" bet has won.
Prediction
I agree with the bookmakers and consider the hosts the undeniable favorites in this match. I suggest betting on Flamengo's individual Total over 1.5 with odds of 1.44.
