Belgrano vs. Atletico Paranaense: Copa Sudamericana Match Prediction
Belgrano will host Atletico Paranaense on August 23 in the return match of the 1/8 finals of the South American Cup. Will the hosts be able to take revenge for the defeat in the first match, or will the minimal advantage be enough for the Hurricanes? In the betting tip, we have analyzed the form of each team in detail and selected reliable bets. Who will get a ticket to the quarterfinals?

Command Analysis

Belgrano

Current form
Belgrano was not in the most difficult group of the Copa Sudamericana and was considered a clear contender for a ticket to the playoffs. In the end, the "sky-blues" skillfully took advantage of Internacional's problems and finished first, receiving the right to start the playoffs from the 1/8 finals. In the first match against Atletico Paranaense, Juan Real's team lost 1:2, but certainly did not lose all chances yet.
Disqualifications and injuries
Lucas Passerini, Ulisses Sanchez and Matias Daniele are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Belgrano have not won in their last four matches – two defeats and two draws
- Belgrano have conceded in their last three matches
Approximate lineup : Ciccio - Moreno, Rebola, Meriano - Barinaga, Gonzalez, Quinon, Rolon, Velazquez - Jara, Fernandez.

Athletico Paranaense

Current form
Atletico Paranaense were considered clear favorites in their group of the Copa Sudamericana, the draw was more than successful, but even in this situation, the "hurricanes" managed to miss out on victory in the quartet. The final second place obliged Martin Varini's team to start the playoffs from the 1/16 finals, where they managed to beat Cerro Porteño by a minimum score of two matches. In the first match against Belgrano, they won 2:1, but this advantage still needs to be defended today.
Disqualifications and injuries
Forward Pablo will not play due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Atletico Paranaense have not lost in their last three away matches – two wins and a draw
- Atletico Paranaense have conceded goals in their last five matches
Probable line-up : Leo Link - Esquivel, Thiago Heleno, Rocha, Eric - Cruz, Fernandinho, Christian - Canobbio, Mastriani, Cuello.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Atletico Paranaense's last two matches ended with this score
9.90Belgrano to score in the second half
In four of Belgrano's last five home matches, this bet has been successful
1.95Atletico Paranaense to score in first half
In the last four matches of Atletico Paranaense, this bet has been successful
2.35Tip and bets
Belgrano lost the first match and will have to take risks today – it is unlikely that the hosts will rush into attack with the whole team from the first minutes, but the game will definitely open up. Atletico Paranaense is vulnerable in defense and it will be almost impossible to play to zero away, but the “hurricanes” are very dangerous on counterattacks and have no problems with realization – it makes sense to count on goals.
We believe that the match will be productive. Betting Tip - total over two goals . Such a bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.75
Bet on the outcome
"Atletico Paranaense" will probably use some rotation today, the "hurricanes" have an important match ahead with a direct competitor and table neighbor in the person of "Vasco da Gama", which will clearly be given preference. "Belgrano" is very strong at home and is quite capable of taking revenge for the defeat in Brazil, the hosts are capable of snatching a minimal victory.
Bet - Asian handicap (0) on Belgrano. This bet is offered for 1.85
Bet on corners
Belgrano will most likely play first at home and will spend a lot of time attacking – the hosts should win confidently on corners.
The bet is Asian handicap (-3) on corners at Belgrano. This bet is offered for 1.95