In the second leg of the Copa do Brasil third round, Juventude will host Internacional at Estadio Alfredo Jaconi.
Juventude, coming off a strong season where they secured promotion back to the Brasileiro, holds a one-goal advantage after a dramatic 95th-minute winner in the first leg. Internacional will need to overturn this deficit to avoid early elimination.
Team Form
Juventude
Juventude has been impressive recently, securing back-to-back victories.
They won 3-0 against Gremio last weekend and followed it up with a narrow win over Internacional in the first leg.
Currently, they sit comfortably in 12th place in the Brasileiro, with a solid home record of five wins and two draws in seven matches.
This form positions them well to continue their Copa do Brasil campaign.
Juventude’s Recent Form (all competitions): LWLLWW
Internacional
On the other hand, Internacional has been struggling, extending their winless streak to five matches across all competitions.
They suffered a 2-1 defeat to Vasco da Gama last weekend. Despite these struggles, Internacional has maintained a commendable defensive record, conceding only 11 goals in 13 league matches this year.
Internacional’s Recent Form (all competitions): WLDDLL
Team News
Juventude
Juventude will be without Edson Carioca, who is sidelined with a thigh injury.
Winger Kleiton is also unavailable due to an injury, and Marcelino, who was emerging as a key player on the left wing, is out with a thigh injury sustained in June.
Internacional
Internacional faces its own injury concerns, missing the experienced Charles Aranguiz due to a sprained ankle.
Forward Lucca is also out with a thigh issue, limiting their attacking options.
Predicted Lineups
Juventude Possible Starting XI: Gabriel; Lucas, Sam, Abner, Ruschel; Jadson, Caique, Barbosa, Jean, Farias; Gilberto
Internacional Possible Starting XI: Anthoni; Bustos, Vitao, Mercado, Renan; Henrique, Fernando; Wesley, Patrick, Alario; Valencia
Prediction
Juventude’s impressive home form suggests…
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Publish date : 2024-07-12 08:40:47
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