Libertad host Brazilian giants Palmeiras today trying to surprise them at home in a very exciting Copa Libertadores clash. Here you will find everything there is to know about this exciting quarterfinals first leg game, such as the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, and how to watch or live stream it in the US.
The Paraguayan side didn’t end the group stage in the best form but they made sure to turn things around against Jorge Wilstermann, winning the series with a 5-1 aggregate. Now they want to keep their good pace but the challenge will be a lot harder than before.
Palmeiras, just like their Tuesday’s rivals, had an easy last-16 round against Ecuadorian side Delfín. The series was lopsided since the beginning and the Big Green confirmed their condition of favorites since the beginning. Now they will face a better team in Libertad but still, remain favorites.
Libertad vs Palmeiras: Match Information
Date: Tuesday, 8 December, 2020
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción
Libertad vs Palmeiras: Time by State in the US
ET: 7:30 PM
CT: 6:30 PM
MT: 5:30 PM
PT: 4:30 PM
Libertad vs Palmeiras: Top Scorers
Libertad: Oscar Cardozo (4)
Palmeiras: Luiz Adriano (4)
Libertad vs Palmeiras: Storylines
Libertad are going through a very good run right now. They haven’t lost a game in the last five, winning three and tying two games, including the two victories against Wilstermann. Oscar Cardozo is having a sweet moment and he’s the biggest hope for this team to make it to the next round.
Palmeiras confirmed their condition of favorites against Delfín but now it’s time to show a better level against Libertad. The Brazilian giants are doing just fine and they look like the favorites to win this series. They have won three of their last five games, tying one and losing one.
How to watch or live stream online Libertad vs Palmeiras in the U.S.
Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS CONNECT will broadcast this game in the United States. This will be a high-flying game and nobody will like to miss it.
Libertad vs Palmeiras: Predictions
Libertad are having a very good moment right now, but Palmeiras are one of the favorites teams to win it all this season. It would be fair to assume that the Paraguayan side have the advantage and they’ll probably win this game with one or two goals of difference.
* Odds to be published soon
