Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín | Prediction | Copa Libertadores | 17/04

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16 Apr 2026 20:30

Flamengo and Independiente Medellín face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) on Friday, 17/04/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).

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APWin predictions for Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Flamengo Win

Market: Flamengo Win · @ 1.07

1.07

Last updated: 30-04-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Looking at the current form of both teams, betting the 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market seems like the smart way to go.

It's hard to see both teams getting goals in this match. The two defences have been quite solid, while the offences have had a hard time in front of goal. With that combination, this match could very well be a low-scoring affair with one or none of the teams finding the back of the net.

Our prediction is: Flamengo to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín, where we have Flamengo to win the first half as our best bet.

Flamengo has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Flamengo taking an advantage into half-time.

Mengão preview

Flamengo comes into the match having played 1 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses.

Flamengo's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.92.

The offence system of Flamengo is led by Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jorge Andrés Carrascal Guardo, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.08.

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Poderoso de la Montaña preview

On the other hand, Independiente Medellín comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses.

Independiente Medellín's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.

The offence system of Independiente Medellín is led by José Ortiz as the top scorer of the season. The colombian defender has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.

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