Fortaleza vs. Colo-Colo: Copa Libertadores Match Predictions

On the fourth day of the Copa Libertadores group stage, Fortaleza will host Colo-Colo at the Arena Castelao. A win for Fortaleza would be essential as it might propel them into the top two of Group E.

During the reverse fixture, there were riots at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano. Supporters of Colo-Colo stormed the pitch in the middle of the second half, forcing the match to be abandoned. Fortaleza then handed Conmebol a 3-0 victory, giving them their first points of the season.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Fortaleza are making just their third Copa Libertadores appearance and second in the group stage. After a rough 3-0 home loss to Racing Club, they salvaged hope amid the chaos in Santiago, where a tragic incident saw two fans killed, leading to the match being awarded to Fortaleza.

They seemed set for another win in their third match, leading Atletico Bucaramanga early, but a late penalty forced a 1-1 draw. Now, they'll face Colo-Colo for the fourth time — with each of the last three meetings won by the away side. Fortaleza hopes to finally turn the tide at home.

However, Leao do Pici enters this clash in shaky form, with just one win in seven across all competitions and sitting 15th in Brazil's Serie A.

Colo-Colo, meanwhile, sit bottom of Group E with just two points from three games. The 1991 champions have failed to progress past the group stage in ten of their last thirteen campaigns and are struggling domestically, down in tenth in Chile's Primera Division. Under-pressure coach Jorge Almiron, with one win in seven, faces a critical trip to Brazil as El Cacique fights to save their season.

 Fortaleza vs. Colo-Colo Team News

Diogo Barbosa and Emanuel Britez are out with injured ankles, adding to Fortaleza's injury woes heading into Tuesday's match.

Pedro Augusto is still out with a groin ailment, Tinga is still nursing an ankle injury he had earlier in the season, and Moises Vieira is ruled out with a thigh problem.

Another doubtful player is defender Gustavo Mancha, who was substituted for the match against Sao Paulo due to an injury.

Less troublesome for Colo-Colo is that they will be without Alexander Oroz for the foreseeable future as he deals with a health ailment.

As Almiron's squad looks to get their season back on track, the Chilean striker's absence reduces their offensive options.

Our predictions

Full-time draw @ 3.25 on Sky247.ng

Fortaleza has lost its past seven games, and Colo-Colo has won only once in its last seven games. Therefore, both teams are in a precarious shape heading into the match.

Given that neither side has been imposing recently, we are predicting a close matchup between the two teams.

Elevate your betting experience with SKY247 Nigeria. Join now and discover a thrilling world of sports, live events, and exclusive bonuses. Bet with confidence on your favorite teams and games.