It is only a matter of hours before the exciting match between Atlético Mineiro vs. Emelec for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores 2022 round of 16. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, so these 90 minutes will be valuable to make a difference between both teams.
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It is worth mentioning that this match will determine the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores. Millions of fans are waiting for this crucial match, with Atlético Mineiro being the clear favorite.
Conmebol decided to join the lead-up to this match with a statistic that fans will love. The team Atlético Mineiro has had a good run in their last matches against Ecuadorian teams. The Galo does not forgive when it comes to the opponent's goal and has managed to break the defense in matches against Ecuadorian squads.
"The series closes in Belo Horizonte! After the 1-1 in Guayaquil, Atlético Mineiro and Emelec face each other for the second leg of the Conmebol Libertadores round of 16. The Galo has scored in their 5 matches against Ecuadorian rivals in the Copa," wrote Conmebol on their social media.
If Emelec is looking for an upset, it is clear that it will not be easy after seeing the first leg match. Atlético Mineiro was superior for most of the match and could have won if Hulk hadn't missed a penalty in the final minutes.
Atlético Mineiro will have one absentee, Allan, who was sent off in the second half. Despite playing with 10, the Brazilians imposed their football at Emelec's home.
Atlético Mineiro vs. Emelec: prediction
On paper, Atlético Mineiro is the clear favorite to win against Emelec in the 90 minutes. That being said, here are the odds provided by different bookmakers:
| BOOKMAKERS | ATLÉTICO MINEIRO | DRAW | EMELEC |
| Te Apuesto | 1.35 | 5.20 | 8.40 |
| Betsson | 1.30 | 5.50 | 9.50 |
| Inkabet | 1.33 | 5.25 | 9.00 |
| Doradobet | 1.35 | 5.50 | 8.50 |
| Meridianbet | 1.31 | 5.17 | 8.55 |
More information at Libero.pe.