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Peñarol vs. Botafogo: Copa Libertadores Match Prediction
On October 31, Peñarol will host Botafogo in the return leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal. Will the Uruguayans be able to make a comeback after the fiasco in Rio de Janeiro, or have the Brazilians already secured a ticket to the final? In the forecast, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the face-to-face meeting and selected the most reliable bets. What choice should you make?
Command Analysis
Club Atletico Penarol
UruguayCurrent form
"Penarol" can undoubtedly be called the main sensation of the current Copa Libertadores. Despite the fact that the Uruguayan grandee is a five-time winner of the trophy, the last success happened almost 40 years ago and since then only once managed to get close to the desired title, but unsuccessfully. In the first match against "Botafogo", Diego Aguirre team lost with a score of 0:5 and now there is hardly any point in counting on even a miracle.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with the squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- Peñarol have won three of their last four matches
- Peñarol have not lost in their last 16 home matches – 11 wins and five draws
Probable line-up : Aguerre - Malans, Mendes, Rodriguez, Oliveira - Perez, Garcia, Darias, Fernandez, Baez - Cabo.
Botafogo RJ
BrazilCurrent form
Botafogo was among the title contenders even before the start of the current Copa Libertadores, but was certainly not considered the main favorite in this list. However, having successfully overcome the group stage, Artur Jorge team dealt with Palmeiras and Sao Paulo in the playoffs and is now very close to getting past Penarol, a five-goal lead that will be almost impossible to lose. In the Brazilian Serie A, Botafogo is leading the table seven rounds before the end of the championship with a three-point advantage over Palmeiras.
Disqualifications and injuries
Rafael, Mateus, Pablo, Jeffinho and Junior Santos are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Botafogo have not lost in their last 14 matches, with eight wins and six draws.
- Botafogo have scored in six of their last seven matches
Probable line-up : Victor - Telles, Barbosa, Bastos, Vitinho - Gregory, Marlon - Almada, Savarino, Luis Henrique - Jesus.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:2
Botafogo have suffered two of their last four away defeats by this score
38.00Bet Peñarol to score in both halves
In the last two home matches of Peñarol this bet was successful
4.15Bet Botafogo to score in the second half
In Botafogo last three matches, this bet has been successful
1.95Tip and bets
Despite the fact that Peñarol killed the intrigue in this confrontation already in the first match, the Uruguayans will certainly try to take revenge at home, at least with a minimal score, for the fans in an attempt to somehow rehabilitate themselves for the humiliation in Rio de Janeiro. It is unlikely that Botafogo has a chance to play to zero, but at the same time the Brazilians will have a lot of space for their attacks, the guests are in full order with the implementation, the exchange of goals is almost inevitable.
We believe that there will be goals in the match. Forecast - both will score . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.90
Bet on the outcome
"Penarol" suffered a crushing defeat in the first match and if you look at the situation objectively, there are practically no chances for a comeback, it will be unrealistic to win back five goals from such "Botafogo". However, at the same time, in a crowded home arena, the "black and gold" will certainly try to get a victory as a consolation prize - it is unlikely that the Brazilians will object strongly to a minimal defeat, having five goals in reserve.
Bet - Asian handicap (0) on "Penarol". This bet is offered for 1.85
Bet on corners
At home, Peñarol will probably spend the entire match attacking and will win without any problems on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2) on corners for Peñarol. This bet is offered for 1.61
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