The groups for the 2023 Copa Libertadores were known on Monday, March 27, at an event promoted by Conmebol in Luque, Paraguay. With the definition of the keys, the main bookmakers have already announced the odds for each team in the competition, which starts on April 4th.
The end of Libertadores 2023 will take place on November 11, with the final played in a single game scheduled for the Maracanã stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. In the last edition, Flamengo and Athletico-PR dueled in the decision and the club from Rio became champion.
According to Odds & Scouts, one of the leading data generation companies for sports betting sites and integrity, the calculation of the values of each bet (called “odds”) are complex and detailed.
To arrive at the final numbers — which adjust in real time to what happens during the events —, in addition to a huge database, the company also says it uses modern software, cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, along with the knowledge professionals to provide real-time probability and statistical data.
On the Esportes da Sorte, Galera.bet and Casa de Apostas platforms, four groups appear as the most evenly matched, which are the cases of Palmeiras, Fluminense, Corinthians, Athletico and Atlético Mineiro. In them, there are at least three clubs that are among the top 25 favorites for the title of the main team competition in South America.
Odds of the most balanced groups of the Libertadores at bookmakers
Group C
- Palmeiras 4.55 (2º)
- Barcelona 68.00 (20º)
- Bolívar 125.00 (25º)
- Cerro Porteño 35.00 (12º)
Group D
- River Plate 6.25 (3º)
- Fluminense 18.90 (8º)
- The Strongest 145.00 (28º)
- Sporting Cristal 43.00 (15º)
Group E
- Independiente del Valle 35.00 (11º)
- Corinthians 13.50 (6º)
- Argentinos Jrs 53.00 (18º)
- Liverpool 210.00 (29º)
Group G
- Athletico-PR 26.50 (10º)
- Libertad 56.00 (19º)
- Alianza Lima 125.00 (24º)
- Atlético-MG 9.30 (4º)
Odds for other Libertadores odds at bookmakers
In the other keys of the Libertadores of America, there are some imbalances in terms of competitiveness, as in group A, in which Flamengo and Racing appear as big favorites. Same case of group B, in which Internacional appears well ahead of competitors, as well as group F, with Boca Juniors.
Group A
- Flamengo 4.05 (1st)
- Racing 26.50 (9º)
- Aucas 115.00 (22º)
- Nublense 130.00 (26º)
Group B
- Nacional 51.00 (16º)
- Internacional 15.30 (7º)
- Metropolitanos 270.00 (31º)
- Independiente Medellín 43.00 (14º)
Group F
- Boca Juniors 10.10 (5th)
- Colo-Colo 52.00 (17º)
- Monagas 270.00 (32nd)
- Deportivo Pereira 135.00 (27º)
Group H
- Olimpia 52.00 (16º)
- Atletico Nacional 42.00 (13º)
- Melgar 125.00 (23º)
- Patronato 88.00 (21º)