Fluminense vs Sporting Cristal: Copa Libertadores match Analysis and Prediction

Fluminense and Sporting Cristal will meet in the last match of the Copa Libertadores group stage on June 28th at 02:00 (CEST) at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Group D is still up for grabs as all teams have a chance to qualify for the round of 16. Sporting Cristal, currently in 3rd place, is in excellent form and will give a tough challenge to Fluminense, who are currently at the top of the group.

Fluminense:
In their last match on June 24th, Fluminense defeated Bahia with a score of 2-1.
In this season of Copa Libertadores, they have won 3 times and lost 2 times.
They have an average of 1.8 goals scored per match and 1 goal conceded.
Fluminense hasn't lost in their last 15 home matches in all competitions and has scored at least 1 goal in 14 of those matches. They have conceded at least 1 goal in their last 9 matches and have won their last 4 home matches in the Copa Libertadores.

Sporting Cristal:
In their last match on June 22nd, Sporting Cristal defeated Academia Cantolao with a score of 0-2.
In this season of Copa Libertadores, they have achieved 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. They have an average of 1.44 goals scored per match and 1.33 goals conceded.
They have scored at least 1 goal in their last 6 matches in the Copa Libertadores and have conceded at least 1 goal in 7 of their last 8 away matches in the same competition.
They have won 5 of their last 6 away matches in all competitions.

Head-to-Head:
In their last direct encounter on April 6th, 2023, Fluminense defeated Sporting Cristal away with a score of 1-3.

Predicted Lineups:

Fluminense
Fabio; Xavier, Nino, Melo, Marcelo; Martinelli, Andre; Lele, Lima, Ganso; Cano

Sporting Cristal
Solis; Sosa, Massoni, Oliveria, Laffore; Castillo, Tavara, Yotun; Grimaldo, Hohberg, Brenner

Considering the statistical data of both teams, we can expect a match with over 2.5 goals, where both teams will try to score and secure the three points.
Our prediction is Over 2.5.