Alianza vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Can Alianza overcome Cruzeiro in the fight for the second place?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Alianza will face Cruzeiro at Stadium Armando Maestre Pavajeau in Valledupar. The home side head here after a loss (1-3) against U. Catolica. The visitors arrive here after a draw (0-0), against U. Calera.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Alianza team comes into this game after a 1-3 defeat against U. Catolica. It would even be the Alianza team that would enter the match better, scoring 1-0 in the 8th minute. The U. Catolica team had more possession of the ball and the best opportunities, however the Alianza team was managing to withstand this offensive momentum. However, at the beginning of the 2nd half, the U. Catolica team reached the goal, in the 56th minute, managing to extend the advantage in the 68th minute. Finding themselves losing, the Alianza team would take over the game more and create more opportunities. However, they ended up conceding 1-3 in the 78th minute, with no further changes to the score. With this result, the Alianza team finds itself in 4th place in the table, with 1 point. In the last 3 Libertadores games the team has drawn 1 and 2 defeats, having scored 4 goals and conceded 7. In case of defeat, the team is practically excluded from any chance of qualifying.

The Cruzeiro team comes into this game after a disappointing 0-0 draw against U. Calera. It would be a very closed game with few scoring opportunities. The Cruzeiro team would have greater control of the game throughout the match, both in terms of ball possession and goal opportunities. However, the opportunities were of low quality and the team was unable to complete them. Despite their dominance, the teams would end up sharing the points. With this result, the Cruzeiro team is in 3rd place in the table, with 3 points. In the last 3 Libertadores games, the team recorded 3 draws, having a record of 3 goals scored and 3 conceded. In case of victory, the team can enter this round in the qualifying zone.

There’s just one game in recent history, in the first round of Sudamericana. The game ended in a 3-3 draw. Alianza really needs to win, as this is their last chance, but Cruzeiro is also a good team. Goals are expected from both teams.