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Match info:
Flamengo vs Emlec
Competition – Copa Libertadores
Stadium – Olimpico Joao Havelange
Date: 27th February
Kick-off time – 01:00 GMT+1
Emlec travel to the Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange this Wednesday evening to face Flamengo in their second game of the group stages in the Copa Libertadores.
Flamengo started off with a 2:1 defeat at the hands of Mexican side Leon while Emlec defeated Bolivar 2:1.
Recent form:
Flamengo have lost 2 of their last 7 while Emlec have lost just 1 of their last 7.
Group 7 looks like this:
Realistically Flemengo need to win their next 2 however much depends on what happens when Leon meet Bolivar.
A win for Emlec would give them an excellent chance of progressing further in the tournament.
Head-to-head
These two sides have met 2 times in recent years and nothing separates them.[/box]
Possible line-ups
Flamengo RJ (4-4-1-1)
Emlec (4-4-2)
Bookmakers make Flamengo RJ favourites to come out on top in this match.
Odds: Flamengo (4/7) Draw (13/5) Emlec (11/2)Gamingtips Prediction – Flamengo 2:0 Emlec
Flamengo were unfortunate to have a man sent off after just 12 minutes against a strong Leon side and they need to win tonight in order to have a chance of progressing to the knockout stages of the tournament. Emlec won their opening game against Bolivar however their domestic leage (Ecuadorian Primera) is a few levels below that of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and they may find things tough against Flamengo tonight. Emlec won the Ecuadorian Primera last season and had a very good defensive record conceding less than 1 goal per game – if they are able to maintain this against stronger opposition then they have a good chance of progressing. Flamengo had a horrendous season last year finishing just 1 point above the drop zone and although they have been struggling, they should still have enough quality to overcome Emlec this Wednesday evening. 
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