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Peter Green - October 31, 2018
Palmeiras vs Boca Juniors
South America – Copa Libertadores
Date: Thursday, 1 November 2018
Kick-Off at 00:45 UK/ 01:45 CET
Venue: Allianz Parque (Sao Paulo).
The team from Brazil will face the six-time champions from Argentina in the Semi-final second leg of the most prestigious competition in South America. They are trailing by 2 goals form the reverse fixture in Buenos Aires.
The loss to Boca in the first leg ended a 9 game unbeaten run from all competitions for the side managed by Scolari. That run had 7 wins with 5 consecutive wins.
From the last 7 games, 5 had a scoreline under 2.5 goals at the final whistle. At home they are on a 4 game win streak.
The Blue and Gold have not been as consistent as their rivals for this game. They have 2 wins and a loss in last 6 games, with that win over Palmeiras.
The team managed by Guillermo Schelotto have scored 9 goals from those 6 games while conceding 6 as well.
Away record is also not so convincing. They are winless in last 3 away games and have conceded 5 goals in those games also.
They have conceded 2 goals each in last 2 away matches. With only a 2 goal lead against Palmeiras this is a major problem to solve for Schelotto.
Thus this meeting will see a spirited home side take on the visitors and the match promises to be an exciting one.
Both the teams have gone through many big games like these. But with the finals within grasp we can see them fight tooth and nail.
A 2 goal lead may not be enough for the Argentinian Champions to edge past the Big Green. The team under Scolari have been dominant at home with 4 game winning streak. Also they have scored a minimum of 2 goals in all those games.
Thus it is possible for the home side to level the scores and the game to go to extra time. It is safe to place a bet of Double chance with Boca winning or Draw at a healthy 2.15 odd.
Also both the teams are in good scoring form as well. Hosts have scored 9 times in their last 4 home games and the visitors have the same number of goals in last 5 away games. So we can place a bet on both the teams to score in Sao Paulo this Thursday at 2.30 odd.
