The 2022 Copa Libertadores competition continues this week, with The Strongest hosting Athletico Paranaense at the Estadio Hernando Siles on Tuesday with kickoff at 1:15 am.
Although they have enjoyed plenty of domestic success this season, The Strongest has failed to get going on the continental stage. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Club Libertad in their first game before losing 1-0 to their midweek opponents in the reverse fixture. In their last Copa Libertadores game, they faced Caracas, playing out another 1-1 draw.
Bolivia’s Club Bolivar will be hoping for better results when they face Caracas, who currently sit top of Group C with five points to their name. They will hope to better The Strongest, who have picked up three points so far.
Athletico Paranaense, meanwhile, has had mixed results on the continental stage this season. They played a goalless draw against Caracas in their opening game before picking up a 1-0 win over The Strongest. They suffered their first loss last time out as they were beaten 1-0 by Club Libertad.
With four points from three games, Athletico Paranaense sits second in the group. They will be looking to improve after their latest result, a draw against Chapecoense.
The Strongest vs. Athletico Paranaense Head to Head
Both sides have three meetings, with the hosts taking one win while the visitors have won the other two. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- The Strongest 1-1 CD Real Santa Cruz
- The Strongest 1-1 Caracas
- Universitario de Sucre 0-1 The Strongest
- The Strongest 4-1 Atletico Palmaflor
Away
- America MG 1-0 Athletico
- Club Libertad 1-0 Athletico
- Athletico 1-0 Flamengo
- Tocantinpolis 2-5 Athletico
The Strongest Team News
Manager Cristian Diaz has no new injuries to contend with, allowing him to select a full squad for Tuesday’s game.
Athletico Paranaense Team News
On Saturday, Lucas Fasson was injured in a league match against America MG and is expected to miss the midweek game.
Prediction and Odds
Athletico Paranaense is on a two-game winless streak and has lost three of their last five. This season, they are winless on the road in the Copa Libertadores and may have to settle for a point against Gremio on Tuesday.
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
- Draw
