Gremio Porto Alegrense RS
- Gremio Porto Alegrense RS are fourth in Copa Sudamericana Group F after losing their opening match 1-0 to Montevideo City Torque.
- Gremio are a team that like to control the tempo of the game, they keep things compact, and keep the ball well, building from the back while applying a pressing strategy that allows them to get it back quickly.
- Midfielder Pepê controls the play for the Brazilians, linking the defense with the attack.
- Up front they have their best player, Carlos Vinicius, who has scored two of the three goals Gremio have scored in their last five matches.
- Their form has been poor however, and despite being unbeaten in their last two home games (W1, D1), Gremio have won just one of their last five in all competitions (W1, D1, L3).
Deportivo Riestra
- Deportivo Riestra sit second in Group F, after an impressive opening-day 0-0 home draw with Palestino Santiago.
- Deportivo Riestra don’t have much of an identity as a team, they’re willing to sacrifice possession in favour of extreme verticality, winning balls in the air, quick counters and dangerous players on set pieces.
- Guillermo Pereira, who plays as a defender, is perhaps their most dangerous player, as he’s often an outlet when Riestra are out of possession and is often dangerous from set pieces.
- Up top, Jonathan Herrera is their most important player, as he’s strong and has the pace to threaten on the break.
- Gustavo Benitez’s side are in poor form however, failing to win any of their last five in all competitions (D3, L2).
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Pepê - Midfielder Pepê controls the play for the Brazilians, linking the defense with the attack.
- Carlos Vinicius - Up front they have their best player, Carlos Vinicius, who has scored two of the three goals Gremio have scored in their last five matches.
- Guillermo Pereira - Guillermo Pereira is often an outlet when Riestra are out of possession and is often dangerous from set pieces.
- Jonathan Herrera - Up top, Jonathan Herrera is their most important player, as he’s strong and has the pace to threaten on the break.
Betting Insights
- This is a style clash, but both sides have their own tactical identity.
- Expect chances at a premium; a draw seems the most likely outcome.
- Backing under 2.5 goals.
- Backing Both Teams to Score - No.
Prediction
- Tight game expected with limited chances.
- Likely result: Draw.
- Betting preference: Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - No.
