It’s a relatively quiet first half of the week before things kick into gear with the Nations League and international qualifiers elsewhere from Thursday onwards.
There is still enough to go at, though, with a Brazilian Serie A clash between Flamengo and a familiar rival as well as a pair of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers being the focus for our Wednesday tips.
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Flamengo to beat Atletico Mineiro to nil @ 19/10
After sealing Copa do Brasil glory by beating Atletico Mineiro 1-0 to secure a 4-1 aggregate victory, Flamengo are back in Serie A action on Wednesday, hosting the same opponents.
Gonzalo Plata scored the only goal in Belo Horizonte on Sunday and a repeat outcome could be on the cards back at the Maracana.
Atletico sit 11th in the Serie A table and have failed to score in three of their last four games in all competitions.
Filipe Luis has picked up the pieces since being placed in interim charge following Tite’s dismissal in September and could get the job permanently if he can back up his Copa success by also securing Copa Libertadores qualification.
A win on Wednesday would lift them back into the top four and it seems likely they will secure those vital three points while keeping a clean sheet.
Longshot of the Day
Chad to beat Sierra Leone @ 17/4
Chad are still yet to score in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, but their ability to keep things tight means they could get a result against Group G rivals Sierra Leone on neutral territory in Abidjan.
Goalless draws against Wednesday’s opponents and Zambia have come either side of a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast and a 1-0 reverse against the Zambians.
However, Chad won the shot count 11-8 in the previous 0-0 against Sierra Leone, suggesting it might only be luck they are missing in their quest for a goal.
Sierra Leone have scored in their five games since being frustrated when these two met in September, but Les Sao had their number previously and look a handy price to get a first victory.
Special of the Day
Liberia v Togo – Over 2.5 goals @ 6/4
Liberia have already been eliminated but they often play their part in entertaining games and their clash with Togo in Monrovia could feature plenty of goals.
The Lone Stars’ last three fixtures have seen both teams score, while three of their last five have gone over 2.5 goals.
Over 3.5 goals have landed in three of Togo’s last five and can call on Cercle Brugge’s Kevin Denkey, who has scored 11 times for his club this season.
The Sparrowhawks and their Liberian rivals can produce an entertaining clash, with over 2.5 a real possibility, while over 3.5 is also an option at a huge price of 4/1.
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