The second leg of the Copa Libertadores 2025 Round of 16 between Internacional (Brazil) and Flamengo (Brazil) will take place on August 21 at the José Pinheiro Borda Stadium in Porto Alegre. The first match ended 1-0 in favor of Flamengo. Internacional vs. Flamengo: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Internacional
Roger Machado's side had an unsuccessful outing against their compatriots from Flamengo, losing 0-1. This marks their second defeat in the current Copa Libertadores campaign (3 wins and 2 draws). To advance to the next round, the team needs to defeat their opponent by at least two goals. A win by a single goal will lead to a penalty shootout.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 19 of their last 23 Copa Libertadores matches (10 wins and 9 draws).
- At least two goals have been scored in 9 of Internacional's last 10 games in this tournament.
- At home, the club has only suffered 1 defeat in regular time in their last 13 Copa Libertadores matches (8 wins and 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Internacional (4-3-3)
Sergio Rochet – Alejandro Bernabei, Juninho, Vitão, Brian Aguirre – Thiago Maia, Alan Rodrigues, Alan Patrick – Bruno Tabata, Victor, Ricardo Matias.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Ivan Quaresma, defenders Bruno Gomes and Gabriel Mercado, and forwards Joan Carbonero and Lucca Drummond are unavailable.
Flamengo
Filipe Luís's side achieved a favorable result in the first match, narrowly defeating their compatriots 1-0. The team had the upper hand in most key game metrics and deservedly won. A draw in the second leg will see them through to the quarter-finals. Notably, Flamengo has conceded only 1 goal in their last five Copa Libertadores matches.
Midfielder Fernando terminated his contract with the club due to a knee injury.
- The club's unbeaten run in regular time in this tournament stands at 5 matches (3 wins and 2 draws).
- At least one team failed to score in 12 of Flamengo's last 14 Copa Libertadores matches.
- Away from home in this tournament, the club has only won 1 match in regular time in their last 12 outings (6 draws and 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Flamengo (4-4-2)
Agustín Rossi – Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Alex Sandro, Leo Pereira – Gonzalo Plata, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Allan – Johnny Bruno Henrique, Luis Araujo.
Midfielder Erick Pulgar is out due to injury. The participation of forward Michael and defender Danilo is doubtful.
Referee
Esteban Ostojich (Uruguay)
Matches – 21 (International matches, 2024–2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 122;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 19%.
Match Prediction: Internacional vs. Flamengo
Like the first game, the second leg is also expected to be a closely contested affair with minimal scoring opportunities. Both teams tend to focus more on defense in such encounters. I believe that a single precise strike could decide the match, which I expect to come from the hosts. Internacional has performed well at home in the Copa Libertadores, remaining unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 home matches.
Meanwhile, Flamengo has struggled on the road in this tournament, winning just one of their last 12 away games. Additionally, the team has scored only two goals in their last six away matches in the Copa Libertadores. Notably, in head-to-head encounters, Internacional has not lost to Flamengo at home in 8 of their last 10 meetings in Serie A and the Copa Libertadores (5 wins and 3 draws).
My prediction – Internacional with a handicap (0)
