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
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Flamengo Win
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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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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.
Head to head: Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín
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Flamengo
South America - Copa Libertadores
Independiente Medellín
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W L |
1 |
| Home | L D W W W |
2 |
| Away | D L W D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.67 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 33% | 100% |
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xG
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1.34 | 1.32 | 1.37 |
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xGA
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1.18 | 1.22 | 1.13 |
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