PREVIEW | Independiente Rivadavia vs Fluminense: team news, lineups, predictions (Libertadores 18/08)
Independiente Rivadavia and Fluminense face each other this Tuesday at the Malvinas Argentinas for a match of the Last 16 of the Copa Libertadores.In their last game, Independiente Rivadavia lost 2-0 ...
This Tuesday, Independiente Rivadavia and Fluminense will clash in a Libertadores 18/08 match at Malvinas Argentinas. The previous encounter ended in a 0-0 draw. Independiente Rivadavia recently lost 2-0 to Belgrano in their last game, while Fluminense secured a 3-2 victory over Palmeiras in their latest fixture.
Injury concerns loom for both sides. Independiente Rivadavia's Ramiro Macagno is sidelined with a muscle tear, while Fluminense's Matheus Reis and John Kennedy are nursing injuries. On the starting lineups, Independiente Rivadavia will feature Emmanuel Gómez, Alex Vigo, Alejo Osella, and Luciano Sábato, among others. Fluminense's lineup includes Fábio, Guga, Jemmes, and Hulk, among others.
Managers Alfredo Berti and Luis Zubeldía have had three encounters, resulting in one win and two draws for each. Fluminense, away from home, have suffered one defeat in their last six matches and a nine-match winless streak. Independiente Rivadavia, at home, have one defeat in their last ten matches and three consecutive matches without a win.
Historically, the teams have met three times, with Independiente Rivadavia claiming one win and Fluminense yet to secure a victory. Their head-to-head in the Copa Libertadores features one win for Independiente Rivadavia and two draws.
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