Mineiro is favored to advance after 0-0 first-leg draw with the return kick-off at 8:30 pm ET on Tuesday
Flamengo holds the aces after 2-0 opening win as its heads to Ecuador at 8:30 pm ET on Wednesday
See odds and picks for Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras and Barcelona SC vs Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores Semifinals Leg 2 below
South America’s Copa Libertadores stages its semifinal second legs this week with an all-Brazilian final a likelihood.
Atletico Mineiro and trophy holders Palmeiras – both from Brazil – are all-square after the first leg while fellow Brazilian side Flamengo has a two-goal lead against Barcelona SC of Ecuador.
Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras Odds
| Matchup | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras | ATL -1 (+270) | PAL +1 (-110) | ATL -125 | PAL +380 | DRAW +200 | Ov 1.5 (-196) | Un 1.5 (+138) |
Odds as of September 28 at FanDuel
Atletico Mineiro vs Palmeiras Prediction
Brazil’s leading two teams Atletico Mineiro and Palmeiras have it all to play for in the semifinal second leg of the Copa Libertadores after a goalless draw the first time around.
The shoot-out at Mineiro’s Belo Horizonte HQ is now essentially a straight knock-out tie with kick-off at 8:30 pm ET.
https://youtu.be/nD_gnoCtDlU
In the opening game, Atletico’s striker Hulk squandered the opportunity to claim a precious lead for his team when he missed a 42nd-minute penalty.
However, Atletico was the livelier team. And certainly, it will be confident of progressing thanks to a current record of 13 home games unbeaten across all competitions.
Mineiro, moreover, is presently leading the Brazilian Serie A Campeonato by six points from second-placed Palmeiras.
Accordingly, the oddsmakers at FanDuel rate Mineiro as the wide favorite for a win at -125.
Unlike the situation in the first leg which was played behind closed doors, Atletico will be allowed a 30 percent stadium capacity crowd – which could boost their chances further.
In conclusion, this has been the first time this season that Atletico has failed to score in two successive games.
But that could be the situation again after 90 minutes of the return match – with the draw likely after 90 minutes.
Pick: Draw +200
Barcelona SC vs Flamengo Odds
| Matchup | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona SC vs Flamengo | BAR +1 (+100) | FLA -1 (+195) | BAR +300 | FLA -135 | DRAW +270 | Ov 2.5 (-132) | Un 2.5 (-106) |
Barcelona SC vs Flamengo Prediction
Flamengo of Brazil takes a 2-0 first-leg lead to Barcelona SC of Ecuador for Wednesday’s semifinal return game.
Two goals from the midfielder Bruno Henrique gave Flamengo the lead in the first half of the opening game.
Additionally, Barcelona had midfielder Nixon Molina sent off in first-half added time following a second yellow card.
https://youtu.be/k9aw6r4PmUk
Therefore, it will require a major upset if Barcelona is to advance to the final – particularly as its domestic form has been unimpressive.
The team currently sits seventh in Ecuador’s league after four wins and three defeats so far.
Flamengo, meanwhile, is in fourth place in the Brazilian Serie A.
The oddsmakers at FanDuel do not envisage any surprises and make Flamengo the -135 favorite for another victory.
Barcelona is priced at +370 with the tie after 90 minutes at +270.
Again, among these odds, the draw looks like a good outside option.
Despite this, Barcelona at least held its own in making opportunities.
It had five shots on goal while Flamengo managed six.
Flamengo Had More Goal Attempts
In total, there were 13 goal attempts for Barcelona in comparison with Flamengo’s 17. So that draw this time out is not unfeasible.
Flamengo drew 1-1 with 15th-placed America SG in Brazil’s Serie A last weekend.
Barcelona, meanwhile, was a 3-2 winner in its last league fixture against 11th-placed Deportivo Cuenca on September 18.
To sum up, Flamengo is too strong to suffer an upset and could well hammer home its superiority by a two-goal margin.
Pick: Flamengo -1 (+195)