Flamengo widely expected to beat Independiente del Valle

Flamengo and Independiente del Valle face off this Tuesday at the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) in an intriguing match in the Recopa Sudamericana.

After facing Botafogo in Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo turn their attention to the Recopa Sudamericana where they challenge Independiente del Valle. Digging back into the archives highlights that the two sides have faced each other five times previously: both sides recording two wins. Specifically in the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), Vítor Pereira's team has the advantage in the duels against Martín Anselmi's team: 2 wins in 2 games.

In the Recopa Sudamericana, three games were played between the two teams, with 1 win for Independiente del Valle, 1 draw and 1 win for Flamengo.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Independiente del Valle winning 1x0. Flamengo are given the favouritism to win this match.