All the facts and stats for the Copa Libertadores clash: Palmeiras - Bolívar

Palmeiras have less rest than Bolívar in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Serie A game only three days ago. Thankfully the previous game, versus Flamengo, was also a home game here at Allianz Parque. The away team is better rested.

Bolívar have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Palmeiras form and stats

Palmeiras participated in Copa Libertadores the last season, where they reached the quarter-finals.

1-4-0 (win-draw-lost) are the Serie A numbers at home for Palmeiras so far this season. This match is a Copa Libertadores match, and the hometeam has the total statistics 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses in this competition. Palmeiras has a nice streak going on as they have played 16 consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Corinthians defeat 69 days ago. In general it's been a long time since Palmeiras tasted defeat here at Allianz Parque, as they have taken at least one point from their last 15 home games in the league.

The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Flamengo in the Serie A last time out and are looking for a win here. Before that, Palmeiras played out a Copa Libertadores draw 0-0 when visiting Guarani.

Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Ceara are coming to town in three days.

Palmeiras are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 7 goals in 5 games. On the other hand, Palmeiras have conceded 6 goals.

Bolívar form and stats

Bolívar was sent out of Copa Libertadores in the 1st round last season, when Defensor Sporting turned out to be too strong.

There's been little loot from Bolívar's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 6 away games in the Liga De Futbol Prof. Bolívar only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 0 draws. The mentioned statistics is only from the league, looking at the Copa Libertadores stats, they have 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses both home and away.

Bolívar are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 1-1 draw at Tigre. The game before that, in the Copa Libertadores, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against Palmeiras.

Goalkeeper Javier Rojas made a total of seven saves, making him a hero against Tigre. Heavily contributing to the draw after 90 minutes.

The Bolívar manager C. Vivas has got the team scoring on the road, with 12 away goals in 6 league matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Bolívar have conceded 11 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Bolívar - Palmeiras 1-2 entered in the official records.

Top Goalscorers

M. Riquelme 9 goals

L. de Souza da Silva 4 goals

E. Saavedra Flores 4 goals

Palmeiras missing players

Bolívar missing players