Penarol vs. Velez Sarsfield (Thursday, 11.00pm)
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Both safely through to the knockout rounds of this year's Copa Libertadores, Group H top dogs Velez Sarsfield and second-placed Penarol will meet on Thursday night in Montevideo.
As the two teams have already clinched their place in the last 16, only first place in the group will be up for grabs at Estadio Campeon del Siglo.
We say: Penarol 1-1 Velez Sarsfield
Neither side will be at peak intensity for what is effectively a dead rubber, so a low-scoring draw could be on the cards.
Penarol boast a long loss-free streak as hosts in the Libertadores, so they will be keen to protect it; Velez, though, should do just enough to secure top spot.
> Copa Libertadores preview: Penarol vs Velez Sarsfield
Olimpia vs. San Antonio Bulo Bulo (Thursday, 11.00pm)
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Mathematically out of the race for a knockout berth in the Copa Libertadores, Olimpia and San Antonio Bulo Bulo meet for the final round of the group stage, looking to bow out with some pride.
The Paraguayan outfit find themselves bottom of Group H with just two points from five matches, while the visitors occupy third place with six points.
We say: Olimpia 2-1 San Antonio Bulo Bulo
San Antonio's dramatic 3-2 victory remains the only previous meeting between these sides, but despite that triumph, the Bolivians are yet to find the net away from home in the competition, just as Olimpia have failed to register on their own patch.
Nevertheless, the narrative feels ripe for a twist, with both teams desperate to bow out with something to show for their efforts — and it is the hosts who may just edge this one, fuelled by the energy of their own crowd.
> Copa Libertadores preview: Olimpia vs San Antonio Bulo Bulo
Racing vs. Fortaleza (Friday, 1.30am)
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Estadio Presidente Peron is set to host a six pointer in Group E when in-form Racing Club welcome Fortaleza on Thursday for the final gameweek of the Copa Libertadores' group stage.
Le Academia will be looking for their third consecutive victory in the competition, while Laion will be hoping to get their season back on track after three straight defeats.
We say: Racing Club 2-0 Fortaleza
Racing have been in fine form ahead of this week's clash, and they will be expecting to progress at the top of Group E.
In contrast, Fortaleza have endured a tough 2025, and with three straight losses prior to Thursday's trip, they may have to hope their rivals drop points elsewhere in order to make the next round.
> Copa Libertadores preview: Racing vs Fortaleza
Colo-Colo vs. Atletico Bucaramanga (Friday, 1.30am)
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Atletico Bucaramanga, battling to secure a top two finish in Group E, will travel to the Monumental David Arellano on Friday to face Colo-Colo in the Copa Libertadores.
The hosts are bottom of the standings and already ensured to be eliminated from the tournament, while the visitors are third but just two points behind second-placed Fortaleza.
We say: Colo-Colo 1-3 Atletico Bucaramanga
Although Colo Colo are undefeated in their last seven home fixtures, the hosts have nothing left to play for with their elimination confirmed, while the visitors will be battling to secure a top-two finish in Group E.
Given Atletico Bucaramanga's impressive form compared to the hosts, who are winless in this competition, we believe the extra motivation and stronger performances of late will help lead them to victory.
> Copa Libertadores preview: Colo-Colo vs Atletico Bucaramanga
Matt Law
