Mirassol FC
- Mirassol FC are winless in their last five competitive games (D2, L3), struggling to score goals and conceding too many.
- Mirassol have had a miserable start to the new season, with just six points from the opening rounds of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, placing them near the bottom of the table.
- Rafael Guanaes is a pragmatic coach who sets his Mirassol teams up to press and use their youthful energy to win the ball back in the opposition half, then transition quickly.
- Antonio Galeano will be vital to their chances on Wednesday as he can get to the by-line and create chances, or provide a delivery that could be lethal from set pieces.
- Reinaldo is their most likely out-and-out goal scorer and will be the focal point of the attack for the hosts.
Atletico Lanus
- Atletico Lanus have won two, drawn one and lost one of their last four competitive matches (W2, D1, L1).
- Mauricio Pellegrino has instilled a structured and disciplined team shape on Lanus and has recently led the club to Recopa Sudamericana success.
- The team is solid defensively and will usually control the tempo of the game and give the ball away rarely.
- Lanus are in the top third of the table in Argentina’s Liga Profesional, with around 19 points, which puts them into the top half of the league.
Head-to-Head
Mirassol FC face Atletico Lanus in a competitive matchup for the first time in history as they make their debut appearance in a Copa Libertadores group stage.
Key Players
- Antonio Galeano will be vital to their chances on Wednesday as he can get to the by-line and create chances, or provide a delivery that could be lethal from set pieces.
- Reinaldo is their most likely out-and-out goal scorer and will be the focal point of the attack for the hosts.
- Dylan Aquino is the in-form striker in Lanus’ ranks, whilst Walter Bou and Eduardo Salvio add experience and goals in the final third.
- Izquierdoz is a threat from defence, but Marcelino Moreno is the creative playmaker that could be the key to unlocking the opposition defence.
Betting Insights
- We believe the visitors will edge out a narrow win, given their continental experience and the fact that this is their first official continental meeting.
- The Lanus team will not take many risks and are likely to be very patient, which should suit them on the road.
- Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast in São Paulo, which should play into Lanus’ hands as it will further disrupt any attempt at a fast-paced match and favour a patient, defensive-minded approach.
- Our prediction is for the away team to win and for there to be fewer than three goals in the match.
Prediction
Our prediction is for the away team to win and for there to be fewer than three goals in the match.
