Palmeiras
- The hosts have a home record of 1 win and 1 defeat in the Copa Libertadores from 2 matches, and are winless in their last 2 at this venue, drawing 1 and losing 1.
- Ferreira’s side can change shape quickly, playing with either 3 or 4 men at the back, depending on whether they are protecting a lead or chasing a game.
Junior de Barranquilla
- Junior de Barranquilla will be looking to make it 2 wins in a row on Thursday after a dramatic 3-2 Copa Libertadores Group F victory over Sporting Cristal Lima in Barranquilla.
- The Colombian side are playing their best football of the season, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
Palmeiras have 1 win and 1 defeat in 2 home games and have drawn 1-1 against CD Junior de Barranquilla in their only previous Copa Libertadores Group F meeting six weeks ago at Estadio Roberto Melendez.
Palmeiras
- The coach prefers to press the opposition high up the field to win the ball back quickly and then try to play in vertical fashion, with Allan creating goals from midfield.
- Allan has 2 assists in 5 Copa Libertadores appearances so far in the group.
Junior de Barranquilla
Luis Muriel leads the line for Junior in the group with 2 goals in 5 appearances , while the veteran forward has scored 2 of the team’s last 6 goals in all competitions.
Betting Insights
- Palmeiras will win at home with 1.29 odds.
- Both teams to score - No at 1.53 is the pick for Thursday’s game.
- The game will probably be full of end-to-end action, as Palmeiras and Junior de Barranquilla will try to counter each other, and 1.72 odds on over 2.5 goals looks tempting.
- However, the pick for the match is Palmeiras to beat Junior in 90 minutes, as the hosts have the momentum, can adapt to any situation and Junior have failed to even score in their away group games to date.
Prediction
Palmeiras to beat Junior in 90 minutes and Both teams to score - No is the recommended approach for Thursday’s fixture.
