Sports Mole previewed the clash between Palmeiras and Atlético Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores on Thursday, including predictions, team news and a possible lineup.
palmeraz Take atletico minero in their second phase copa libertadores Quarter final clash.
The hosts are in the driving seat in the tie, having missed two goals to draw home a 2-2 draw at home last week.
match preview
© Reuters
really, Abel Ferreira Palmeiras seems to be unable to do anything wrong at the moment as head coach, even saving precarious positions like his team found themselves in Mineirao last week.
big shipthe punishment and murillotheir own goal, which both achieved in minutes on either side of the half-time gap, left Palmeiras in a difficult position as they wanted to win. copa libertadores for the third consecutive season.
However, defender Murillo improved in the 59th minute by pulling back a goal. daniloThe injury-time equalizer celebrated equally between the far end and the bench.
After registering his fifth straight league win over the weekend to extend his lead at the top of Serie A to six points, Vardao will be confident in Wednesday evening’s second leg that they will advance to the semi-finals of the competition.
© Reuters
Defending league champions Atlético Mineiro, on the other hand, slipped to seventh in the table after losing their third consecutive league match, and they would kick themselves in a huge Copa Libertadores clash, losing a two-goal lead on home soil to Palmeiras. ,
kukaHaving ended the club’s 50-year wait to win a domestic title after winning the domestic treble last season, he has so far failed to make the desired positive impact after returning to his role as head coach on 25 July.
In fairness, the same words would not have started after Murillo inadvertently twisted the ball into his net to provide Gallo a healthy two-goal cushion during last week’s second leg.
However, Cuka’s side’s defensive weaknesses once again reared their ugly head, with a 3–2 loss at home to Athletico Paranaense over the weekend, making it four consecutive matches that he scored two or more goals in a game. .
This does not bode well ahead of a distant journey to arguably the strongest side on the continent at the moment, so an attack may well become Atlético Mineiro’s best form of defence.
Palmeiras Copa Libertadores Form:
Palmeiras Form (all competitions):
Atlético Mineiro Copa Libertadores Form:
Atlético Mineiro Forms (all competitions):
team news
© Reuters
Will live without Palmeiras henryBecause the defender continues his rehabilitation from a tibia and fibula fracture.
Ferreira made six changes for a comfortable 3-0 win over Goiás over the weekend, suggesting his priority lies with retaining the Copa Libertadores.
So, we can expect a return to the starting XI with the likes of Danilo and Murillo, the first-leg goalkeepers. Jose Manuel Lopez The attack is likely to get sanctioned.
Meanwhile, Atlético Mineiro will travel without christian pavone The Argentine winger has been suspended.
Kuka rotated even more than his opposing manager, making a total of nine changes over the weekend, which likely contributed to his side’s home loss to Athletico-PR.
With retaining the title an incredibly impossible proposition, all of the 59-year-old’s eggs are clearly visible in the Copa Libertadores basket.
Hulk will return to lead the line as the Paraguay international has the biggest chance of recording upsets for his side Junior Alonso The defense is likely to return to the heart.
Palmeiras Possible Starting Lineup:
Waverton; Rocha, Gomez, Murillo, Picrez; Danilo, Ze Raphael; Dudu, Vega, Scarpa; lopez
Atletico Mineiro Potential Starting Lineup:
Everson; Mariano, Nathan, Alonso, Rubens; Jair, Ottavio; Admir, Zaracho, Keno; big ship
We say: Palmeiras 2-1 Atlético Mineiro
Atlético Mineiro will give it their all, but we expect Palmeiras to post a narrow win with a home advantage in their side.
The hosts are in terrific form right now and having won the tournament twice in a row, their experience of winning the big game is unmatched.
Please click here for a data analysis of the most probable results, scorelines and more for this match.
top tip
Our expert tipster partner at Sporita.com is predicting over 1.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they’re predicting for this game and for their tried and tested football tips.over 1.5: data