This promises to be an action-packed encounter for Libertad at Estadio Defensores del Chaco when the Copa Libertadores tournament arrives in town and Caracas with it. Read all about the Group Stage match here!
Caracas have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 6000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Libertad and Caracas.
Libertad form and stats
Last season, Libertad's Copa Libertadores journey ended in the 3rd round against Atletico Nacional.Overall Division 1 stats at home this season for Libertad are 4-0-0 (wins-draws-losses).
Libertad's previous game was also played at home, ending 3-1 versus Sol de America. The home side are looking to build on that result.
Libertad are believed to win this game, given a winning chance of about 70% by the bookmakers. We have checked our records for their performance in similar circumstances and found five matches and the win/draw/lost stats: Won three, drew one and lost one.
The manager Garnero will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Cerro Porteño in only four days.
As for guarding their own goal, Libertad have only let in 1 goal at home.
Caracas form and stats
Caracas's mission in Copa Libertadores last season failed in the group stage.The Primera Division season is young and Caracas have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 3 away games done and still no victory. 2 draws and 1 defeat so far.
Caracas won their last game, 3-2 versus Deportivo La Guaira played at home.
The schedule is very tough for Caracas now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Primera Division game at Hermanos Colmenares is waiting in only four days.
Goals are few and far between in Caracas's away league games. Only 1 goal from 3 travels. Caracas have conceded 4 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head numbers (for the preceeding two meetings): Libertad won one game, zero matches ended with a tie and Caracas managed one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / zero The matches between these teams have had a tendency to be from the last two duels.Top Goalscorers
  J. Enciso 10 goals | L. Melgarejo Sanabria 2 goals |  R. Santa Cruz Cantero 2 goals |
Libertad missing players
Caracas missing players
| Libertad | Caracas | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 8 | Won | W | 2 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 7 | 11 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | ||
| 54 | 24 | Scored | S | 12 | 38 | ||
| 23 | 8 | Conceded | C | 10 | 25 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 84% | ||
| 88% | 91% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 58% | 72% | ||
| 52% | 45% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 40% | ||
| 40% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 32% | ||
| 20% | 18% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 16% | ||
| 44% | 27% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 48% | ||
| 48% | 64% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 36% | ||
| 8% | 9% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 32% | ||
| 5.1 | 5.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| 4.2 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.9 | 5.2 | ||
| 1.8 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.5 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 12.6 | 13.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.7 | 9.5 | ||
| 6 | 6.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.4 | 4 | ||
| 36% | 34% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 23% | 38% | ||
| 7.3 | 6.1 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.8 | 8.8 | ||
| 3.2 | 2.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.1 | 3.2 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Libertad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | The Strongest | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Atletico PR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Caracas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Libertad | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 25 |
| 2 | Cerro Porteño | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 22 |
| 3 | Resistencia | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| 4 | Olimpia | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Guarani | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 11 |
| 6 | Nacional Asuncion | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -4 | 11 |
| 7 | Sol de America | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 11 |
| 8 | Tacuary | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 10 |
| 9 | Guairena | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 10 | General Caballero JLM | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 | 12 de Octubre | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 7 |
| 12 | Sportivo Ameliano | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -8 | 6 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Deportivo Tachira | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | Deportivo La Guaira | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 |
| 3 | Monagas | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | Zamora Futbol Club | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 | Estudiantes Merida | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 6 | Carabobo | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 7 | Hermanos Colmenares | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | Metropolitanos | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| 9 | Caracas | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 10 |
| 10 | Mineros de Guayana | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| 11 | Aragua | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 | Deportivo Lara | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 13 | Portuguesa | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 | UCV | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| 15 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -5 | 6 |
| 16 | Zulia | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 2 |
