Grêmio and Juventude measured strength in Arena do Grêmio, in a return match of this phase of the Copa do Brasil (8th Finals), after the draw by (0-0) in the first leg. The history of direct confrontations played in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 7 matches won 4 and drew 3. But the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium, on 03-23-2019 , for Gaucho 1, the two teams tied by (0-0). Juventude presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor may be decisive.
Grêmio:
After the goalless draw outside in the first leg, the home team needs to win at home to achieve the qualification. 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, 8 draws and 2 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. In the last match they played, for Serie A, they beat Atlético Mineiro at home (1-0). In the last 10 home matches Grêmio has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.
The gaúcho tricolor receives the Youth in the Arena. Round game of the second round of the Brazilian Cup, for another classic gaucho in the competition. The gremista team did not present a good football and did not manage to be effective to score, so now they will decide the tie in the Arena. One of the greatest champions of the Brazilian Cup, the Gremio, is always the favorite in this competition, even though his moment of form is not the best. The technician Renato will make the changes he deems necessary to win the game and will have almost all his best players for the match. The Guild should not suffer much to be victorious in this confrontation. In its last game it won to Atletico-MG, by the marker of 1×0, in the Arena.
Juventude:
The away team comes to this second leg after a goalless draw with the advantage of not having suffered goals at home in the first leg. This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses at their stadium. In the last match they played, for Serie C, they tied with EC São José outside by (1-1). In the last 10 away matches Juventude has 5 wins and 5 draws. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 25 of the last 56 matches have ended with Under 1,5 goals and 40 out of 56 ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 15 matches, they suffered the first goal 5 times and only managed 1 comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 away matches for all competitions: they have suffered 8 of their 20 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).
The team from the interior of the state managed to defend themselves well in the first match of the round of 16 against the Gremio and will try to do the same in the Arena. On Wednesday, the Youth will face the Guild again and is aware of the difficulties of the game, as it will not be easy to beat the Guild in the Arena. But nothing is impossible and Youth has great possibilities. It would not be surprising if the game ended with the classification. At the moment the Youth occupies the third position of the Brazilian Championship series C. The Youth is 11 games without being defeated, with 8 draws and 3 victories. For the Brazilian Cup, too, the Youth beat the Botafogo-RJ.
PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,70
