Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the early hours of Friday, May 16, the fifth round of the Copa Libertadores group stage will see Flamengo host LDU Quito on their home turf. The match kicks off at 02:30 Central European Time. Here’s our betting preview for this clash.
Flamengo vs LDU Quito: match facts and head-to-head record
- Flamengo have won their last three home games without conceding a single goal.
- LDU Quito are unbeaten in their last six matches: three wins and three draws.
- Flamengo are on a five-game scoring streak, while LDU Quito have scored in their last four.
- Flamengo win 50% of their matches with a clean sheet; LDU Quito do so in 27% of games.
- Flamengo have not lost a single game in which they kept a clean sheet, while for LDU Quito this figure is just 13%.
- In 68% of matches, Flamengo score more than 1.5 goals; for LDU Quito, it’s 60%.
- The first meeting between these teams ended in a goalless draw. In their last five head-to-head encounters, Flamengo have won twice, LDU Quito once.
Flamengo vs LDU Quito: match preview
Flamengo find themselves in a tough spot in the standings. After winning their opening game, the Brazilians failed to claim victory in their next three: two draws and one defeat. They currently sit third in the group with five points from four matches, trailing LDU Quito by three points.
LDU Quito, with eight points, are second in the group, having won two games and drawn two. They only need to avoid defeat, while Flamengo are desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. LDU Quito are also motivated — a win would see them catch up with the group leaders.
Flamengo have been on fire at home recently: three victories with a combined score of 11-0. It will be a tall order for LDU Quito to impose their game under such conditions.
Probable lineups
- Flamengo: Rossi, Alex Sandro, Leo Ortiz, Varela, Leo Pereira, Allan, Gerson, De Arrascaeta, Pulgar, Bruno Henrique, Michael
- LDU Quito: Valle, Ramirez, Allala, De la Cruz, Aimar, Quinones, Minda, Cornejo, Gruezo, Alzugaray, Arce
Prediction
If Flamengo want to reach the playoffs, this match is absolutely decisive. The team is on fire at home and have every chance to extend their successful run. My prediction: Flamengo individual total over 2 goals at odds of 1.46.
