Wednesday sees two teams at opposite ends of the Copa Libertadores Group B table meet as Athletic Paranaense will host Libertad in the penultimate round of group stage fixture. Kickoff set for May 19, 2022 01:00 EAT.
The hosts have had a disappointing campaign so far as they sit bottom of Group B with 4 points from 4 games played. One win, one draw and two losses has been recorded from the past 4 fixtures. In their prior 6 matches before this one, in as many as 5 of them a bet on both teams scoring would have been a losing one.
Atletico PR will be looking for an improved result here following the 2-1 Serie A loss in their previous game against Fluminense.In that match, Atletico PR had 37% possession,12 shots with 3 of them on target and a goal scored by Matheus Felipe (90′). Fluminense got 11shots with 6 of them on target and goals scored by Germán Cano (8′, 78′).
The visitors are currently sitting at the top of Group B looking to qualify for the next round. They have 7 points from 4 matches played. In their last 4 fixtures, two wins, one draw and one loss has been recorded. Club Libertad have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing their opponents hit 7 goals in all.
Club Libertad and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one following a 1-0 loss against Caracas FC. In that game, Club Libertad had 43% possession, 12 shots with 2 of them on target. Caracas FC got 23 shots with 4 of them on target and a goal scored by Samson Olanrewaju (51’).
Athletico Paranaense vs Libertad head-to-head
These two teams have had 3 encounters since 2005; Athletico Paranaense managed 2 wins while Libertad has only one win.
- Libertad 1-0 Paranaense27/04/22
- Libertad 1-2 Paranaense21/04/05
- Paranaense 1-0 Libertad02/03/05
Home
- Fluminense 2-1 Paranaense
- Paranaense 4-0 Tocantinopolis
- Paranaense 1-0 Ceara
- The Strongest 5-0 Paranaense
- America FC MG 1-0 Paranaense
Away
- Sportivo Ameliano 1-3 Libertad
- Libertad 3-0 Tacuary
- Libertad 1-0 Olimpia
- Caracas 1-0 Libertad
- Club General Caballero Jlm 0-1 Libertad
Atletico PR team news
Fábio Carille will miss the services of David Terans due to injury.
Club Libertad team news
Daniel Garnero will have a fully fit squad ahead if this match.
Prediction and Odds
Athletico still have the better squad of the two and will look to register a thumping win.
- Athletico Paranaense win
- Goals over 2.5
- Both teams to score
