Peñarol vs. Strongest: Copa Libertadores Match Prediction
Peñarol will host Strongest on August 15 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores 1/8 finals. The Uruguayans have not lost at home in nine matches in a row, but will they be able to extend this streak? Our experts have analyzed the form of each team and selected reliable bets for this match. What will be the outcome?

Command Analysis

Club Atletico Penarol

Current form
Peñarol played the intermediate tournament in the Uruguayan championship between the Apertura and Clausura at a very high level. Diego Aguirre's team had enough motivation for the entire tournament distance and in seven rounds they managed to get 14 points, with which the "black and gold" won the group. In the final match of the intermediate tournament they had to meet Nacional.
The final match was expectedly difficult and in regular time the teams drew 1:1, but in the penalty shootout the "tricolors" were stronger. In the Copa Libertadores group, "Penarol" was second, ahead of the third "Rosario Central" by as much as five points.
Interesting trends for betting
- Peñarol score an average of 1.83 goals per match
- Peñarol lost only 1 match in the intermediate tournament
Probable line-up : Agere - Milan, Leo Coelho, Rodriguez, Oliveira - Garcia, Mendes, Lucas Henrique, Fernandes, Cabrera - Silvera Cabo.

The Strongest

Current form
"Strongest" is expected to perform strongly in the Bolivian Clausura, being one of the main favorites for victory even before the start, along with "Bolivar". At the moment, Imael Rescalvo's team is in second place in the table with 21 points and is two points behind the leader "Bolivar". There is no serious competition from below - third "Always Ready" is already three points behind.
In the Copa Libertadores group, the Tigers created a sensation. In conditions of very tough competition, Strongest not only got a ticket to the playoffs, but won the group, ahead of Gremio, Huachipato and Estudiantes.
Interesting trends for betting
- Despite winning the group, the Stronges have only picked up one point in three away matches in the Copa Libertadores group stage
- In three away matches of the group, Strongest managed to score only one goal
Approximate lineup : Gutierrez - Bustos, Aimar, Jusino, Chura - Ursino - Cuellar, Ayarza, Ortega, Arrascaita - Triverio.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:1
Three of Peñarol's last seven wins have come with this score
12.00Bet Peñarol to score in the first half
In three of Peñarol's last four matches, this bet has been successful
1.55Strongest to score in first half
In the last two matches of "Strongest" such a bet was successful
3.47Tip and bets
"Penarol" is undoubtedly the favorite of the match - the hosts have a huge advantage in experience and class. "Strongest" is very strong at home, but in away matches it performs very poorly, in three away matches of the group stage the "tigers" earned only one point. It is unlikely that the Bolivians have anything to count on in Montevideo.
We think that the guests have no chance. Betting Tip - Asian handicap (-1.5) on "Penarol" . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 2.05
Bet on total
Peñarol will definitely be looking to secure a confident victory – it is very dangerous to travel to Bolivia with a minimal advantage, while Strongest is practically flawless at home. It is obvious that the Tigers will not remain without conceding goals, but the visitors are quite capable of responding with a goal of prestige.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 2.15
Bet on corners
Peñarol are the favourites and will probably dominate for the entire 90 minutes; the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-3) on corners for Peñarol. This bet is offered for 1.65