Tournament: Brazil Cup Quarterfinal
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.12, 20:00
Corinthians will host Juventude in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Both teams have struggled in the league but will be looking for a strong performance in the cup to compensate for their domestic shortcomings.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Corinthians: Has lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Juventude: Has won 2 of their last 4 matches.
- Juventude: Has scored at least once in their last 13 games.
- First-Half Performance: Corinthians wins the first half in 27% of matches, while Juventude wins in 31%.
Possible Line-Ups
Corinthians:
- Goalkeeper: Hugo Souza
- Defenders: Hugo, Torres, Gustavo Henrique, Mateusinho
- Midfielders: Martinez, Raniele, Romero, Coronado, Pedro Henrique
- Forward: Yuri Alberto
Juventude:
- Goalkeeper: Gabriel
- Defenders: Ruschel, Ze Marcos, Danilo, Joao Lucas
- Midfielders: Dudu Vieira, Oyama, Nene, Barbosa, Erick Samuel
- Forward: Carrillo
Team Overview and Form
Corinthians ("The Timão"):
Despite being one of the most popular clubs in Brazil, Corinthians has struggled recently, finishing in 13th place in last season's Serie A. They continue to fight for survival in the current league season, but their cup performances have been more promising. After defeating Flamengo, they have shown that they can rise to the occasion in crucial matches.
Juventude ("The Verdão"):
Juventude, after finishing second in Serie B last season, earned promotion back to the top division. They’ve been more consistent than Corinthians, staying above the relegation zone and winning key matches. Despite a goalless draw in their last match against Cuiaba, they have been performing well, winning the first leg of the quarterfinal and continuing their positive form.
Head-to-Head Matches
In their last seven head-to-head encounters, Juventude has lost only once to Corinthians, winning three times.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Corinthians: Playing at home, Corinthians will aim to press Juventude and control the match. However, their scoring rate has been low, averaging less than one goal per game. They will rely on the likes of Yuri Alberto and Pedro Henrique to spark the attack.
- Juventude: Juventude will be confident, having already won the first leg. Their defense has been solid, but they’ll need to be wary of Corinthians’ desperation to turn things around. Expect Juventude to rely on counter-attacks, with players like Nene and Carrillo pivotal in creating scoring chances.
Betting Prediction
Both teams have been inconsistent defensively, and their goal-scoring ability suggests this match could have a few goals. Betting on "total over 2.0 goals" offers good value at odds of 1.6.
Prediction: Total over 2.0 goals (odds: 1.6).
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