Atletico MG vs Carabobo FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa Libertadores

Prediction published on 28/02/2023, 05:05  by Devesh Jaganath in Copa Libertadores Predictions

Arguably the pick of the matches in the Copa Libertadores second qualifying round will take place on Thursday when Venezuelan outfit FC Carabobo heads to Brazil to take on Atletico Mineiro at Estadio Olimpico de la UCV. The first leg proved to be a tightly contested match, with neither side willing to give up a lead, setting this match up perfectly where it began at 0-0. The hosts are yet to get underway in their domestic Serie A competition this year but are leading Group A of the Campeonato Mineiro, unbeaten after seven games with 17 points and a record of five wins and two draws. Atletico Mineiro drew their last match 1-1 at home to America-MG, putting on another resilient display despite their opponents piling on the pressure late in the match. The hosts have won three of their four home matches this season and will be looking to add to their tally with another win in this one.

FC Carabobo had an inconsistent season last year, only managing third place in the Copa Libertadores Playoffs with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and three losses in their six matches. Their regular season stats were somewhat better, finishing fourth with 46 points, nine points behind eventual winners Zamora FC. It’s been much of the same for FC Carabobo this season as they currently sit in ninth place in the league after three matches, including one win, one draw, and one loss; however, that loss did come in their last match against Deportivo Tachira which ended 3-1. FC Carabobo looked outplayed that day on their home ground and will need to bounce back quickly if they are to stand a chance in this one.