Bolivar Form
Bolivar did not start the group as strongly as expected: a defeat to Independiente Rivadavia (0:1) and a home draw with Deportivo La Guaira (1:1). However, in the league the hosts quickly eased the pressure with a 6:0 thrashing of Real Tomayapo. At home the Bolivian side create volume, apply pressure through the flanks and set pieces, but in the Copa Libertadores they have yet to convert this pressure into wins.
Key numbers:
- In Bolivar's last six matches in the Copa Libertadores there has been only one win.
- In their last three home matches in the Copa Libertadores, Bolivar have one win, one draw and one defeat.
- In their last 28 home matches in a row, Bolivar have always scored.
Interesting facts:
- Hernando Siles is located more than 3,600 metres above sea level, and this affects the visitors' condition. This is especially noticeable in the second half of the match.
Probable lineup (4-1-4-1): Carlos Lampe – Jose Sagredo, Javier Arreaga, Fernando Mena, Luis Paz – Leonel Justiniano – Jon Velasquez, Erwin Saavedra, Carlos Melgar, John Pelayo – Dorno Romero.
Absentees: none.
Fluminense Form
Fluminense also come into the third round without a win in the group: a goalless away draw with Deportivo La Guaira and a home defeat to Independiente Rivadavia (1:2). Within Brazil the team look more active: after a 0:0 with Operario in the Copa do Brasil came a win over Chapecoense (2:1). But away in the Copa Libertadores the Brazilians have already shown that they can play pragmatically.
Key numbers:
- In 6 of their last 11 away matches in all competitions, Fluminense have drawn.
- In 8 of their last 11 matches in all competitions, both teams have scored.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabio Lopez – Samuel Xavier, Jemmes Ribeiro, Juan Pablo Freites, Guilherme Arana – Facundo Bernal, Hercules Pereira – Agustin Canobbio, Jefferson Savarino, Kevin Serna – Rodrigo Castillo.
Absentees: Luciano Acosta, German Cano, Gustavo Nonato, Mateus Reis, Mateus Martinelli. Doubtful – Claudio Rodrigues Gomes (Guga).
Who Will Referee the Match
Derlis Lopez (Paraguay)
Matches – 7 (international fixtures, 2025 - 2026);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 37;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 29%.
