The Strongest vs Fluminense
Copa Libertadores, Thursday, 6pm ET
Match Day 4 in the Copa Libertadores, with Bolivian side The Strongest playing host to Brazilian side Fluminense. Fluminense are comfortably sitting at the top of the gorup with 9 points (3 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws), while ALL three teams below them have 3 points each, which is safe to say that Fluminense are with one foot in the next round.
That is why they will HEAVILY rotate their squad in this match, including key striker Kano (who scored a hattrick in their previous Copa Libertadores match). Fluminense have a STACKED schedule, so the coach will protect most of his first-team assets.
We usually like to back Bolivian sides, because they have the extra advantage of the altitude, which makes it really hard for visiting teams. The Strongest have a good record when hosting Brazilian sides (9 wins, 4 losses, 5 draws) and we do see them extending it.
The Strongest are currently sitting 2nd in this group and they absolutely need to take advantage of their home ground, where they have two remaining matches, starting with Fluminense. Take the home side here.
Play: The Strongest ML
Odds at Time of Release: +105
Line Parameter: Playable to -110, no play if odds lower than -110