On August 16th at 8:30 PM, Brazilian team Flamengo will host Bolivian side Bolivar in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The two teams were in the same group in the group stage, with Flamengo hoping to replicate their home victory, while Bolivar will be looking for a positive result.
In the group stage, Flamengo finished second with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, scoring 11 goals and conceding 4. Bolivar, on the other hand, finished with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, scoring 13 goals and conceding 9. Among the 16 teams, Bolivar had the second-best attack but the worst defense.
Flamengo currently sits third in the Brazilian Serie A, just two points behind the leader, Botafogo, with a game in hand. They are also only one point behind the second-placed team. Bolivar are currently leading the Bolivian league, but only have a two-point advantage over second place.
Flamengo have recently gone three games without a win in the Brazilian league, ending a four-game winning streak. However, they have been undefeated in their last four home games, including a 2-0 victory over Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil and a 1-1 draw with Palmeiras in the Serie A.
Bolivar are on a three-game winning streak in the Bolivian league, keeping clean sheets in all three victories and scoring seven goals without conceding. In their last three away games, they have won two and lost one, with two of the victories being by a score of 5-0.
The two teams were in the same group in the group stage, with each winning one game and losing one. Flamengo won 4-0 at home, while losing 1-2 on the road. The two teams last met in the Copa Libertadores ten years ago, with Bolivar going undefeated with one win and one draw.
In the group stage, Flamengo finished behind Bolivar and advanced to the knockout stages in second place. They will be looking to replicate their home victory from the group stage. Bolivar, as the away team, will be aiming for a draw or a win to gain an advantage.
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