Fluminense vs. Argentinos Jrs (Tuesday, 11.00pm)
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With a spot in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores at stake, Fluminense and Argentinos Juniors will square off in the second leg of that knockout stage tie on Tuesday at the Maracana.
A goal three minutes before the 90 last week enabled Flu to come away with a 1-1 draw versus El Bicho, the first positive result for the Brazilians away from home in this competition since a 3-1 victory on matchday one versus Sporting Cristal.
We say: Fluminense 2-0 Argentinos Juniors
Playing in a game of this magnitude is foreign territory for many of these Argentinos players, and the Maracana has proven to be a massive advantage for Fluminense, who have plenty of recent experience to draw upon in these continental competitions, which should come in handy.
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Athletico PR vs. Bolivar (Wednesday, 1.00am)
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Athletico Paranaense have a tall task ahead of them when they welcome Bolivar to Arena da Baixada on Tuesday in the return leg of that round of 16 tie at the Copa Libertadores.
In the opening match, Furacao let an early lead slip away, losing 3-1 to the Bolivians, who are now in the driver's seat heading into this encounter.
We say: Athletico Paranaense 1-1 Bolivar (Bolivar win 4-2 on aggregate)
El Paranaense have the quality to reverse their current predicament, but their defensive frailties have been a problem, and with the momentum favouring Bolivar, we are tipping the Bolivians to move on.
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Internacional vs. River Plate (Wednesday, 1.00am)
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River Plate can punch their ticket into the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores with a win or draw at Estadio Beira-Rio on Tuesday when they face Internacional in the second leg of that round of 16 tie.
A pair of second-half strikes a week ago enabled the Argentines to capture a 2-1 triumph, extending the winless run for Colorado at that time to three successive matches in all competitions.
We say: Internacional 1-1 River Plate (River Plate win 3-2 on aggregate)
The River Plate backline have left a lot to be desired at the Libertadores this year, but they seem to be able to put it all together in these knockout stage affairs, and we believe their dynamic attack and experience in these big games will carry them into the next round.
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Barney Corkhill
