Atletico Paranaense plays host to Caracas at the Arena da Baixada in this final round group stage match in the Copa Libertadores. The home team are in second position with seven points while the visitors are in fourth position with six points. A win for Atletico Paranaense will see them qualify and they could end up as group winners if current leaders Libertad Asuncion draw or lose their match. This is the tightest group in the competition with any of the four teams still able to qualify. Atletico Paranaense have been inconsistent so far in the competition with two wins, two losses and a draw. They do however have a perfect home record with two win from two and if they can make it three wins at home they will be through to the knockout stage.

Caracas have only lost once this season but have dropped points by drawing three of their five matches. They are only in fourth place because of an inferior goal difference and will be looking for a win that secures a top two finish. The congested nature of this group means that Caracas in fourth position could possibly top the group if other results go their way. They have only lost once in their last eight matches across all competitions. Their away form though has been very poor as they have not won in their last nine matches with four draws and five defeats. Caracas have failed to win any of their three previous meetings with Atletico Paranaense, drawing one and losing two.