In the first leg, Verdão got the better and won 2-1
Juazeirense and Palmeiras decide this Wednesday a spot in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The return match of the third stage of the knockout tournament will be played at the Café stadium, in Londrina (PR), and will start at 19:00 (Brasília time).
In the first leg, played at Arena Barueri, Verdão won 2-1 and gained the advantage of being able to draw to qualify. The Bahians need to win by a goal difference to take the decision to penalty kicks or by two or more goals difference to get the spot.
Coach Barbosinha is still unable to count on the experienced Neto Baiano, a 39-year-old striker, who remains out of the Juazeirense team due to injury. The same happens with the steering wheel Guilherme. For this game, coach Barbosinha can repeat the team that defeated Jacuipense 2-1, for Série D.
After climbing maximum strength in the last three matches, Palmeiras’ coaching staff can take advantage of the Copa do Brasil to rotate the group. It is certain that the team will have important changes due to injury problems. In the absence of Piquerez, Jorge gains the possibility of having a sequence among the holders of Verdão.
(18.00) Juazeirense x Palmeiras (1.15); hunches and predictions
Both teams score (no): in view of the great technical difference between the teams, the most likely scenario is of total dominance of the offensive actions by the side of Palmeiras. Therefore, one of the main markets of the game is goals for only one of the teams.
More than 1.5 goals in the 2nd half: 6 of the last 11 goals scored by Palmeiras in the season came in the 2nd half of the games. Therefore, another good guess is for us to have at least 2 goals in the final half of the game, also betting on the physical wear of the teams.
More than 9.5 corners: technically superior, Palmeiras must pile up shots and clear scoring chances. Consequently, his potential for corners is greater in relation to the opponent.
