Tuesday's Copa Libertadores predictions including River Plate vs. The Strongest

Athletico PR vs. Alianza Lima (Tuesday, 11.00pm)

The final round of games in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores takes place this week, with Athletico Paranaense hosting Alianza Lima at Arena da Baixada on Tuesday seeking to seal first place in Group G.

Athletico are assured of ending atop the section with maximum points, while the away side could still end in third, thus guaranteeing a Copa Sudamericana place and not exiting continental competition entirely.

We say: Athletico Paranaense 2-1 Alianza Lima

Both sides are expected to be assertive in this game, but Athletico's superior technical quality and home form should give them the edge over Alianza.

Libertad vs. Atletico Mineiro (Tuesday, 11.00pm)

Club Libertad could supplant Atletico Mineiro in Group G when both sides face off in a Copa Libertadores clash at Estadio Tigo La Huerta on Tuesday.

Libertad are three points adrift of the Brazilian side in the standings, and the game is far from a dead rubber for both clubs, with the visiting team in with a chance of topping the section.

We say: Club Libertad 1-1 Atletico Mineiro

Scolari may have to make do with a point that secures second place for Mineiro, with Libertad expected to give their all in a score draw at the Estadio Tigo La Huerta.

River Plate vs. The Strongest (Wednesday, 1.00am)

River Plate require all three points when they host The Strongest on Wednesday to ensure their place in the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores.

The visitors, meanwhile, must win to have any chance of making it to the next stage of the competition.

We say: River Plate 3-1 The Strongest

River Plate will be confident of securing their safe passage through to the knockout stages with a victory, and we expect them to do so given their superior individual ability.

The Strongest are regular qualifiers for the Copa Libertadores, but they rarely make it beyond the group stages, and we think that will be the case once again this season.

Fluminense vs. Cristal (Wednesday, 1.00am)

Fluminense and Sporting Cristal will meet in the final group stage game for the Copa Libertadores with everything still to play for.

Both teams could end up qualifying to the next round while either could technically end up coming out of the competition in its entirety.

We say: Fluminense 1-2 Sporting Cristal

Sporting Cristal head into this game with tons of momentum due to their recent performances, and that is something that could lead to them taking the victory and taking a place in the next round.

Olimpia vs. Melgar (Wednesday, 1.00am)

Olimpia will look to secure top spot in their Copa Libertadores group when they play host to Melgar on Tuesday.

The visitors, meanwhile, will miss out on the top two, but they are hoping to retain third place and qualify for the Copa Sudamericana.

We say: Olimpia 2-1 Melgar

Group leaders Olimpia have won both of their home matches in the group stage without conceding, and we think they will claim another victory when they face a Melgar side who have lost both of their two away group games.

Atletico Nacional vs. Patronato (Wednesday, 1.00am)

Atletico Nacional will be pushing to top Group H of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday when they host Patronato, who have very different aims.

The visitors are mathematically unable to finish in the top two, but they still have a chance to fight for a place in the Copa Sudamericana in this match.

We say: Atletico Nacional 2-0 Patronato

Patronato have struggled in this competition so far, and that is something that is likely to continue in the final match due to the strength of the Atletico Nacional squad.