Copa Libertadores 2024, Friday, 31.05.2024
While soccer fans in Europe are eagerly awaiting the start of the European Championship 2024, attention on the South American continent is primarily focused on the Copa Libertadores and the Copa América, which starts in a few weeks’ time.
Of all the fixtures on this final day of the preliminary round, I have picked out one that I am particularly optimistic about.
The reigning Brazilian champions have not yet reached the desired operating temperature at national level, so according to my Palmeiras San Lorenzo tip, they would like to make a statement
Hosts Palmeiras have established themselves as South American heavyweights after successfully defending their Serie A title for the second season in a row last season.
In the Copa Libertadores, they recently celebrated a 2:1 home win against Independiente del Valle to officially advance to the knockout phase. With 13 points from five group games, they are undoubtedly among the favorites for the coveted trophy.
However, coach Abel Ferreira is keen to make another statement, as the start to the current 2024 Serie A season has been sub-optimal and the team could certainly do with an extra taste of success.
Despite a goalless draw at Botafogo SP last weekend, the “Greens” have only suffered one defeat in their last nine games. So things are definitely on the up again at Palmeiras
Palmeiras are still struggling with injury concerns, however, and will once again be without Bruno Rodrigues and Brazilian striker Dudu on Thursday evening.
The exceptional 17-year-old Endrick, who will move to Real Madrid in the summer, will certainly want to give his all once again in what will probably be his last Copa Libertadores appearance for Palmeiras.
Will he be the next Vincius Junior? For my part, I have faith in the current line-up of the reigning Brazilian champions. They are certainly capable of overcoming the visitors from San Lorenzo.
However, the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw almost two months ago…
The challenge for the visitors could hardly be greater: After their game against Godoy Cruz was called off at the weekend due to tumultuous scenes in the stadium, San Lorenzo face a difficult task.
A point on Friday would be enough to advance to the knockout phase, but the team from Buenos Aires are still struggling with acute fluctuations in form.
Despite a thrilling 3-2 win over Uruguayan side Liverpool on matchday 5 of the Copa Libertadores, San Lorenzo have won just two of their last ten matches in all competitions.
Watch out: Worryingly for their own supporters, they have only managed one win from their last 17 away games outside Buenos Aires this season
And “el Circlon” have only lost one game since May, when interim managers Leandro Romagnoli and Gonzalo Prosperi took over. Should the Argentinians progress, it would be the next partial success with their first group stage promotion since 2019.
In terms of the squad, CASLA do not really have any major absentees, with Gaston Hernandez and Manuel Insaurralde missing two long-term injuries. However, neither of them were able to stand out in their previous seasons. On the other hand, 24-year-old Alexis Cuello, who has scored two goals in the last four games, should be back
From a betting point of view, I’ll make no secret of the fact that I’ll be using Oddset’s offer primarily to back the home side to win on matchday six. However, there are also good reasons to garnish this decision with an under 2.5 goals tip.
The Argentinians have not scored a single goal in their last four away games. Furthermore, all three historic meetings between Palmeiras and San Lorenzo have ended with less than 2.5 goals…
In order not to put my luck to the test, I’ll make do with a risk-reducing soccer bet in my Palmeiras San Lorenzo betting tip at my trusted bookmaker.
I combine the option of a Brazilian victory with the prospect of a result such as 1:0, 2:0 but also 2:1, so that I deliberately opt for the additional condition of under 3.5 goals
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Conclusion: Palmeiras have already secured their passage to the knockout phase of the Copa Libertadores with 13 points from five group games and are now looking to make a final statement.
With just one defeat from their last nine games in all competitions, Abel Ferreira’s team are sensing a great opportunity.
San Lorenzo, on the other hand, continue to show glaring weaknesses away from Buenos Aires and are also the clear underdogs with the bookmakers.
My Palmeiras San Lorenzo betting tip is therefore unsurprisingly: Victory for the Brazilians and less than 3.5 goals
