The first of two encounters in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16, as the hometeam Libertad will try to edge Fortaleza in their own ballpark.
Fortaleza have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 3900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
It's no vacation for neither Libertad nor Fortaleza 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.
Libertad form and stats
As mentioned below, Libertad are feasting on a winning streak here so far with maximum points from their first 2 Division 1 games.
Libertad are returning here after visiting Sportivo Ameliano and winning with a 2-0 scoreline. Pintos and Álvarez scored the goal(s).
Before that game, the 4-3 home victory against Guairena.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Libertad have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 5 matches with the results: Won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Libertad as they have a new game in only three days, a Division 1 match thankfully also at home. General Caballero JLM are visiting.
At Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Libertad has the goal stats of 6-3 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.
Fortaleza form and stats
There's been little loot from Fortaleza's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 8 away games in the Serie A. Fortaleza only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 2 draws.
Home advantage was not enough for Fortaleza in their previous game as they lost hosting Bragantino, 0-3. It's a bit worrying for Fortaleza that their goalie Ricardo pulled off eight saves in the Bragantino game, but still were unable to prevent a defeat.
Preceding that game, the 1-3 loss visiting Palmeiras's place.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 9 similar matches played by Fortaleza in our archives, and the results are: 3 wins for Fortaleza, 1 draw and 5 defeats.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The Serie A trip to Goias.
The visitors have scored 7 goals from 8 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. Fortaleza have conceded 10 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  O. Cardozo Marín 13 goals |  H. Villalba 8 goals |  L. Melgarejo Sanabria 7 goals |
Libertad missing players
Fortaleza missing players
| Libertad | Fortaleza | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 17 | 8 | Won | W | 5 | 12 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 6 | 8 | ||
| 46 | 26 | Scored | S | 13 | 33 | ||
| 21 | 12 | Conceded | C | 15 | 26 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 80% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 68% | ||
| 48% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 38% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 8% | 16% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | ||
| 40% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 31% | 36% | ||
| 48% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 38% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 38% | 36% | ||
| 5 | 5.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.6 | 5.2 | ||
| 3.8 | 3.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.4 | 4.9 | ||
| 2 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.6 | 2.3 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 13.1 | 14.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12 | 14.3 | ||
| 5.1 | 5.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.2 | 5.2 | ||
| 36% | 37% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 24% | 25% | ||
| 8.4 | 6.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14.4 | 13.1 | ||
| 2.9 | 2.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.8 | 4.8 | ||
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | Resistencia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | General Caballero JLM | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 | Guarani | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
| 5 | Cerro Porteno | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Nacional Asuncion | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 7 | Guairena | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Tacuary | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Sportivo Ameliano | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 10 | Sportivo Trinidense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 11 | Olimpia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 12 | Sportivo Luqueno | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 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 | Botafogo | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 40 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 31 |
| 3 | Gremio | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 29 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 28 |
| 5 | Palmeiras | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 28 |
| 6 | Bragantino | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 28 |
| 7 | Atletico PR | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 27 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 25 |
| 9 | Cuiaba | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | -1 | 25 |
| 10 | Cruzeiro | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 23 |
| 11 | Fortaleza | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -1 | 23 |
| 12 | Internacional | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -4 | 23 |
| 13 | Atletico Mineiro | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 21 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -3 | 19 |
| 15 | Santos | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 | -8 | 17 |
| 16 | Goias | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -11 | 15 |
| 17 | Bahia | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 14 |
| 18 | Coritiba | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -12 | 14 |
| 19 | America Mineiro | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | -16 | 10 |
| 20 | Vasco da Gama | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 16 | -16 | 9 |
