- Gremio Porto Alegrense RS have lost one of their last five in all competitions (Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 1).
- Gremio Porto Alegrense RS are unbeaten at home in the Copa Sudamericana, winning their one home group game and keeping a shutout.
- Palestino Santiago have not won either of their away group games (Drawn 1, lost 1) and have failed to score in both.
Familiar ground for Group F rivals
Gremio Porto Alegrense RS and Palestino Santiago drew 0-0 when they met in Santiago a fortnight ago and they meet again in Porto Alegre in Group F of the Copa Sudamericana, with our Gremio Porto Alegrense RS vs Palestino Santiago prediction focusing on who will secure the crucial second place on the line.
Luis Castro’s side have the edge in the group having accumulated seven points from their first four games, while Palestino Santiago sit bottom with two points from four games. Gremio have been more impressive than their opponents and look in good form coming into the fixture, having recently hammered AD Confianca SE 3-0 away in the Copa do Brasil. Castro’s pressing approach has been well suited to the style of game they have needed to play in order to collect the points in the group and his willingness to mix up formations has made his side tough to play against.
Francis Amuzu has provided the clinical edge in attack for Gremio with two goals in three games so far, and the team’s ability to create from the midfield and get their two wing-backs involved has provided width and allowed Gremio to transition quickly after pressing the opposition. The Gremio Porto Alegrense RS vs Palestino Santiago preview suggests the home side are the clear favorites for this matchup, being priced at 1.39, and should edge out a game they cannot afford to lose.
Tight game expected in Chile
Guillermo Farre has a pragmatic approach to the game and has set Palestino up in a rigid 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1 in recent games. The Argentine has kept things simple by ensuring his side has good structure defensively, keeping a deep block and hitting on the counter-attack when they win the ball in wide areas.
The Chileans come into this game on the back of a 5-1 home win over La Serena in the Primera Division, but their away form in the group has been poor and they have failed to get on the scoresheet in either of those away matches. This Gremio Porto Alegrense RS vs Palestino Santiago prediction leans toward Gremio, who will press, but Palestino’s style will be to sit in and make life difficult for the hosts to break them down. As for the Gremio Porto Alegrense RS vs Palestino Santiago betting tips, under 2.5 goals is priced at 1.96 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.67. Both look attractive, but I am going for a home shutout and a crucial win for the Brazilians.
