Palmeiras Grêmio betting prediction

After the home loss in the 1st leg, the away team comes to this 2nd leg with a disadvantage of 1 goal and the hard task of having to come back from a negative result in an away match. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 13 conceded; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 28 goals scored and 16 conceded. In their last match, for the Gaúcho 1, they got a home win against Brasil de Pelotas by (4‑1). In the last 10 away matches Grêmio has won 1, tied 6 and lost 3. Defensive consistency has been one of their best features, as they have only conceded goals in 2 of the last 7 matches, and their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 13 of the last 30 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals and 23 out of 30 have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

The visiting's team mystique must be alive and well in this match, as the team comes at a disadvantage to decide the competition's winner at the rival's house. Grêmio will have to balance the need to take a risk in the search for the goal, with defensive attention, because the opponent will be ready to strike a counter blow. The team from Rio Grande do Sul must bet on speed on the field sides, with the inclusion of specific players with this characteristics, to pierce the solid defensive base of the Palmeiras squad.

Confirmed Lineup: Paulo Victor, Paulo Miranda, Diogo Barbosa, Vanderson de Oliveira Campos, Walter Kannemann, Matheuzinho, Maicon, Thaciano, Diego Souza, Alisson, Pepê.
Coach: V. Carmo Mancini.