The Strongest vs Fluminense: A Libertadores Preview
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WEB Fluminense RJ has had a mixed start to their Libertadores campaign, winning two and losing one of their first three games. They will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Independiente del Valle when they host The Strongest on Wednesday.
The Strongest, meanwhile, have made a solid start to their group stage campaign, winning two and drawing one of their first three games. They will be looking to continue their good form when they travel to Rio de Janeiro to face Fluminense.
Head-to-Head
The two teams have met twice before in the Libertadores, with Fluminense winning both games. The last meeting between the two sides was in 2012, when Fluminense won 2-0 in Buenos Aires.
Prediction
Fluminense will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Independiente del Valle and will be confident of beating The Strongest at home. The Bolivian side has made a solid start to their group stage campaign, but they will be up against it when they travel to Rio de Janeiro to face Fluminense.
Fluminense are the favorites to win this game and should be able to get the three points they need to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive.
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