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As Independiente Medellín prepares to host Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores on May 7, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent performances. Independiente Medellín has showcased a resurgence in form, securing victories in three of their last five matches. However, the challenge they face is formidable, as Flamengo RJ has been on an impressive run, winning four out of their last five encounters.
Tactically, Flamengo often employs a dynamic attacking style, emphasizing quick transitions and exploiting spaces, which has proven effective throughout their campaign. Medellín, on the other hand, tends to favor a more structured approach, focusing on maintaining possession and controlling the tempo of the game. This clash of styles could be pivotal in determining the match’s outcome.
Bookmakers have indicated a significant favoring of Flamengo, with odds of 1.83 for an away win compared to 4.13 for Medellín at home. Statistical probabilities suggest a 22.6% chance of a home victory, 25.2% for a draw, and a 52.3% likelihood of an away win. While Flamengo enters as the favorite, the home advantage for Medellín may play a crucial role, setting the stage for a closely contested affair.
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| Ind Medellín 25.3% |
Draw 29% |
Flamengo 45.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Copa Libertadores Flamengo RJ: 19.85% Ind. Medellin: 1.3%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.75 | 3.2 | 2.1 | |
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3.55 | 3.15 | 2.12 | |
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3.77 | 3.25 | 2.13 | |
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3.5 | 3 | 2.1 | |
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3.71 | 3.26 | 2.07 | |
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4 | 3.6 | 1.84 |
Latest Results
| 30.04.26 Independiente Medellín – Cusco FC – 1:0 25.04.26 Independiente Medellín – Fortaleza CEIF – 1:0 22.04.26 Independiente Medellín – Boyacá Chicó – 2:0 19.04.26 Alianza Valledupar – Independiente Medellín – 0:1 16.04.26 Flamengo RJ – Independiente Medellín – 4:1 |
29.04.26 Estudiantes La Plata – Flamengo RJ – 1:1 26.04.26 Atlético Mineiro – Flamengo RJ – 0:4 22.04.26 Flamengo RJ – EC Vitória Salvador – 2:1 19.04.26 Flamengo RJ – EC Bahia – 2:0 16.04.26 Flamengo RJ – Independiente Medellín – 4:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.04.26 Flamengo RJ – Independiente Medellín – 4:1 |
Standings
Group Stage
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Ind. Medellin | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Cusco | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Deportes Tolima | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Nacional | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | U. de Deportes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Coquimbo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 4 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | Bolivar | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | La Guaira | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:5 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 1 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Boca Juniors | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | U. Catolica | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Corinthians | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | Platense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 | Penarol | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 1 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sporting Cristal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Cerro Porteno | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Junior | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 1 |
Group G
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | LDU Quito | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Lanus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Mirassol | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Always Ready | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | -4 | 0 |
Group H
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Rosario Central | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Ind. del Valle | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Universidad Central | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Libertad Asuncion | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:7 | -4 | 0 |
Copa Libertadores Outrights
1. Flamengo RJ: 3.75 (19.85%)
2. Palmeiras: 5.07 (14.68%)
3. Corinthians: 8.29 (8.98%)
4. Boca Juniors: 10.21 (7.29%)
5. Cruzeiro: 11.29 (6.6%)
6. Fluminense: 14.43 (5.16%)
7. Estudiantes L.P.: 23.57 (3.16%)
8. Independiente del Valle: 23.57 (3.16%)
9. Ind. Rivadavia: 23.57 (3.16%)
10. Rosario Central: 23.57 (3.16%)
11. LDU Quito: 34.29 (2.17%)
12. Mirassol: 34.29 (2.17%)
13. Lanus: 46.43 (1.6%)
14. U. Catolica: 50.25 (1.48%)
15. Junior W: 51 (1.46%)
16. Sporting Cristal: 53 (1.4%)
17. Club Nacional: 53.33 (1.4%)
18. Junior: 53.33 (1.4%)
19. Ind. Medellin: 57.29 (1.3%)
20. Deportes Tolima: 57.29 (1.3%)
21. Universitario de Deportes: 57.29 (1.3%)
22. Penarol: 57.29 (1.3%)
23. Cerro Porteno: 57.29 (1.3%)
24. Bolivar: 57.29 (1.3%)
25. Santa Fe: 100.14 (0.74%)
26. Platense: 100.14 (0.74%)
27. Coquimbo: 121.57 (0.61%)
28. Libertad Asuncion: 133.33 (0.56%)
29. Barcelona SC: 164.43 (0.45%)
30. Cusco: 343 (0.22%)
31. Deportivo La Guaira: 343 (0.22%)
32. Universidad Central: 343 (0.22%)
33. Always Ready: 414.43 (0.18%)
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