Get ready for the return leg of the Copa Libertadores 8th Finals between Flamengo and Defensa y Justicia. This should be an interesting match and this preview contains everything you need to know. Read on!
It's no vacation for neither Flamengo nor Defensa y Justicia as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Defensa y Justicia, who are travelling more than 2600 kilometers to play this game.
Flamengo form and stats
Last season their Copa Libertadores adventure ended in the 8th finals.The home supporters can't complain about results here at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho as Flamengo have scored 9 goals to get 12 points from 6 games. The overall stats in the Serie A are 4-0-2 (wins-draws-losses). This match is a Copa Libertadores match, and the hometeam has the total statistics 4 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses in this competition.
Flamengo enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Bahia's place. The match ended 5-0 with Pedro, Vitinho and Gabriel Barbosa (3) scoring. Attacking player Gabriel Barbosa bested all teammates in that game and got a match rating of 9.1 out of 10. Barbosa scored three goals and hit one key pass. As mentioned above, Flamengo "killed" Bahia in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency. Gabriel Barbosa was absolutely essential when Flamengo beat Bahia 5-0, scoring three goals.
In the preceding match a 1-0 victory visiting Defensa y Justicia.Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Serie A game versus Sao Paulo in only four days. This game is also played here at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho.
The Flamengo fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 9 goals in 6 league matches. On the other hand, Flamengo have conceded 6 goals.
Defensa y Justicia form and stats
Last season their Copa Libertadores adventure ended in the group stage.When we have look at the Copa Libertadores statistics, we find 2W-3D-2L. This is both home and away. With the Defensa y Justicia losing streak of five defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Justicia, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-2 versus Huracan. Attacker Lucas Barrios got a player rating of 7.31 in the game. "Man of the match" Barrios scored one goal.
Preceding that, the 0-1 home loss versus Flamengo.A new game in only four days for Justicia, the Superliga home match versus Godoy Cruz. Busy days.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Defensa y Justicia - Flamengo 0-1 entered in the official records.Top Goalscorers
  W. Bou 5 goals |  P. Abreu dos Santos 3 goals |  G. Barbosa Almeida 3 goals |
Flamengo missing players
Defensa y Justicia missing players
| Flamengo | Defensa y Justicia | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 9 | Won | W | 3 | 8 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Lost | L | 6 | 11 | ||
| 50 | 26 | Scored | S | 15 | 33 | ||
| 24 | 12 | Conceded | C | 22 | 35 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 76% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 76% | ||
| 60% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 52% | ||
| 40% | 38% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 12% | ||
| 56% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 8% | 20% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 20% | ||
| 6.5 | 8.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.2 | 4.1 | ||
| 3.7 | 3.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.2 | 4 | ||
| 2.4 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.8 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 4 | ||
| 14.7 | 16.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.2 | 8.4 | ||
| 6.2 | 6.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3.7 | ||
| 32% | 30% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 39% | 35% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Palmeiras | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | Atletico Mineiro | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 25 |
| 3 | Fortaleza | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | Bragantino | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 24 |
| 5 | Atletico PR | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 20 |
| 6 | Flamengo | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| 7 | Ceara | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 |
| 8 | Bahia | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | -1 | 17 |
| 9 | Fluminense | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| 10 | Santos | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 16 |
| 11 | Atletico GO | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -3 | 15 |
| 12 | Corinthians | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
| 13 | Internacional | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 14 |
| 14 | Juventude | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 13 |
| 15 | Sao Paulo | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 11 |
| 16 | America Mineiro | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 9 |
| 17 | Cuiaba | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -3 | 9 |
| 18 | Sport Recife | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 7 |
| 19 | Gremio | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -7 | 6 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 4 |