Grêmio and Corinthians face off at Arena do Grêmio, in a match for the 3rd round of Serie A. The history of direct confrontations played at this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 5 matches won 3, tied 1 and lost 1. But the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium, on 05-10-2019, for Serie A, the two teams tied by (0-0). Corinthians present considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this match the home factor may be decisive.
Grêmio :
This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 8 victories and 7 losses as a visitor, with 20 goals scored and 20 suffered; against 10 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium, with 27 goals scored and 9 suffered. The team comes to this match after a home win against São Luiz by (3‑2). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Grêmio won 7, drew 1 and lost 2. Their attack has scored regularly, scoring goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, he got the comeback in 2 of the 6 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Gracia have a good team and will play at home again for the Brazilian championship. He knows well that in his stadium it is practically a necessity to win, even against a strong opponent like the one ahead. So it is essential that you have possession of the ball and control the game. This will at least minimize the risks of suffering goals and increase the probability of scoring the three points.
Corinthians :
This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 1 victory, 6 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. The team comes to this match after a draw at home with Ituano by (1‑1). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Corinthians won 1, drew 4 and lost 5. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored with consistency, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 7 times and never managed to come back.
Corinthians know that it is very difficult to score when they play in Porto Alegre and this match will be no different. Even so, he has a quality squad and can achieve a good result. He will have to study the game and see what are the best ways to act, because he cannot give space to the rival and complicate everything. If you show qualified football and make no mistakes, you can at least get a draw. Of course, everything will depend on your competence during the match.
PREDICTION: Gremio to win @ 1,77
