Defending champions Flamengo will be looking for revenge today when they host Independiente del Valle at the mythical Maracana stadium in Group A match of the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020. In their previous meeting for the South American prestigious competition, the Ecuadorian side thrashed Flamengo 5-0. Now, it will be the opportunity for the Brazilian team to leave that poor result behind and show what they are capable of. Find here everything there is to know about this exciting game, such as the match preview, information, storylines, predictions and how to watch it.
Flamengo recovered from that disappointing defeat with a 2-1 win over Barcelona SC to climb to second place in the Group A standings. The Brazilian side share the lead of the group with Independiente del Valle, both with 9 points.
Independiente del Valle suffered a disappointing 4-1 lost to Junior FC in their last Copa Libertadores 2020 game. The team needs to show a better performance on Wednesday so as not to jeopardize their qualification to the next round of the South American tournament.
Flamengo vs Independiente del Valle: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
Flamengo vs Independiente del Valle Storylines
Flamengo come from a 1-1 draw with Palmeiras for the Brazilian First Division tournament and will be looking for their second straight win in the Copa Libertadores 2020. However, they will face no other than Independiente del Valle, who have already shown what they are capable of by thrashing Flamengo 5-0 in Ecuador.
There's no doubt that it will be one of the week's most expected games, as both teams have 9 points in Group A. Independiente del Valle are the top due to the goal-difference rule, but Wednesday's game could change the standings and start defining the future of the teams in the competition.
How to watch or live stream Flamengo vs Independiente del Valle in the U.S. and Canada
The Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2020 Group A match between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle to be played on Wednesday 30 at the Maracana stadium will be broadcasted in the United States by Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS, and in Canada by beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada.
Flamengo vs Independiente del Valle Predictions
Althought the last meeting between these two sides finished in a humiliating defeat for the Brazilian side, oddsmakers put Flamengo as the big favorites to win Wednesday's game at the Maracana stadium. The Libertadores Cup defending champions will play at home this time, looking for a victory to take the lead of the Group A standings. Flamengo are expected to win, but after a hard-fought match.
