Copa Libertadores 2026: Fluminense FC advances to the semi-finals on aggregate against CA Platense (first and second leg 8/16 September 2026, confirmed by CONMEBOL.com or ESPN by 17 September 2026)
Hit
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Published on 8. September 2026
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Predicted for 17. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Fluminense (top Brazilian club from Rio de Janeiro) play the first leg on 8 September 2026 at the Estádio do Maracanã against CA Platense (Buenos Aires). Platense qualified as a relative outsider. Fluminense are markedly stronger in squad depth, market value and finances. Maracanã home record is historically excellent; the return leg is in Buenos Aires on 16 September. No Polymarket market. Historical Copa Lib QF data for top Brazilian vs mid-table Argentine clubs shows ~70% advancement rate; slightly trimmed to 68% for away-leg risk.
Data basis for this prediction
- CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2026: QF-Paarung Fluminense FC vs. CA Platense (Auslosung)
- ESPN: Copa Libertadores 2026 Viertelfinale-Spielplan (Hin- und Rückspiel 8./16. September 2026)
- Transfermarkt.de: Fluminense FC vs. CA Platense Kadermarktwert-Vergleich 2026
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Fluminense FC gewann gegen CA Platense mit 3:2 im Gesamtresultat (Hinspiel 2:0, Rückspiel 15.09. verloren 1:2 – aggregiert 3:2). Einzug ins Halbfinale bestätigt. Quelle: beIN SPORTS / ESPN.
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