Thursday's Copa Libertadores predictions including Olimpia vs. Flamengo

Racing vs. Atletico Nacional (Friday, 1.00am)

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Racing Club and Atletico Nacional will complete their battle for a place in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals on Friday, when they meet in Buenos Aires in the second leg of their round-of-16 tie.

The visitors travel to Argentina with a two-goal lead to defend after picking up a 4-2 victory on home soil last week.

We say: Racing Club 3-2 Atletico Nacional (Atletico Nacional win 6-5 on aggregate)

Thanks to their late penalties last week, Racing Club do have a lifeline heading into the second leg with home advantage, and while we do see them causing the visitors problems, we back Atletico Nacional to score a few of their own and just come out on top on aggregate, even if they do not prevail on the night in Buenos Aires.

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Olimpia vs. Flamengo (Friday, 1.00am)

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Flamengo will travel to face Olimpia on Friday in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores round of 16 match with a place in the next stage of the competition on the line.

The visitors boast a one-goal lead following their previous meeting, but do head into this game on the back of a defeat at the weekend.

We say: Olimpia 1-2 Flamengo

Flamengo dominated Olimpia when the two teams met for the first leg and that psychological advantage could prove to be crucial when it comes to this match on Friday.

Considering the fact that the visitors have a lead to protect they are already in a more comfortable position, and while Olimpia will ask questions it should be the defending champions that progress.

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