Thursday's Copa Libertadores predictions including Nacional vs. Sao Paulo

Nacional vs. Sao Paulo (Thursday, 11.00pm)

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Nacional host Sao Paulo in Thursday's Copa Libertadores round of 16 first-leg match at Estadio Gran Parque Central.

The Uruguayans are in outstanding form heading into the knockouts and seek to notch an encouraging result against the three-time continental champions.

We say: Nacional 1-1 Sao Paulo

Nacional have netted in seven straight matches heading into their Libertadores match with Sao Paulo, pointing to them halting the Brazilian side's run of clean sheets. However, the spoils could be shared between the in-form sides that have given little away heading into this week's first leg.

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Flamengo vs. Bolivar (Friday, 1.30am)

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Brazilian side Flamengo host Bolivar in Thursday night's Copa Libertadores round of 16 first-leg match at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.

The 2022 continental champions head into their knockouts without winning in three games and take on a side seeking a fourth consecutive triumph in all competitions.

We say: Flamengo 2-0 Bolivar

Flamengo will be sick of the sight of Palmeiras, having faced their domestic rivals in two of their three-match winless sequence.

Tite's side should return to winning ways against in-form Bolivar on Thursday, keen to put their recent dip behind them and continue an unblemished continental run on home soil.

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