Audax Italiano vs Blooming Prediction: Both Sides Searching for their First Win in the Competition

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Copa Sudamericana, Matchday 3, Audax Italiano will be up against Blooming at the Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua. With both teams looking to secure their first win of the competition, the matchup is likely to add extra pressure on the two. However, the home side will be having reasonable competition in its favor for the match against Blooming. Audax Italiano and Blooming will be facing off each for the very first time across all competitions. Continue reading to find out more about the matchup and possible outcomes.

After securing a draw against Santos FC (0-0) in the last outing of Sudamericana away from home, Audax has managed to secure two back-to-back wins in the local tournament, Chilean Primera Division. Audax is coming off a win against Cobresal (1-0), in which Gonzalo Sosa scored the only goal with an assist given by Nicolas Fernandez. With the presence of Pereira, Cereceda, Rojas, and Labrin in the lineup, Audax Italiano is likely to minimize the scoring from the other end. In the last three home matches, Audax has only managed to secure a win. However, the recent match form is likely to give the home side decent confidence ahead of the scheduled matchup. In the last five matches played across all competitions, Audax has scored 7 and conceded just 5 goals. Hence, it’s quite explicit that Audax is likely to continue with a balanced mindset. 

Two wins and three defeats in the last five matches played across all competitions depict Blooming’s poor run of play. In the recent outing of the Bolivian Primera Division, only Rafinha managed to score against The Strongest. The final scoreline stood 1-3 at the end of the play, with Enrique Triverio scoring in the 84th minute on a penalty. Shifting the focus towards Blooming’s performance in the last Copa Sudamericana fixture, it lost to Newell’s Old Boys (3-0). Substitutes introduced in the second half, Jorge Eduardo, Miguel Becerra, and Omar Siles, didn’t have much to play for as Blooming was already down and out by three goals. Secondly, Blooming had only one shot on target and 35% possession against Newell’s. Talking about the scoring, Blooming has scored a goal at least in four of the last five matches played. With 7 goals scored in the last 5, Blooming averages 1.40 goals per game, whereas it has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.6. Hence, Blooming will have to improve its defensive gameplay in order to give teams a tough time in the middle. 

Moving forward in the contest, Audax Italiano has reasonable performances from the Primera Division under the belt to be termed as starting favorites for the upcoming matchup against Blooming. With only 2 goals allowed and 6 scored in the last three matches, Audax is certainly building up and moving positively. I am backing Audax to score at least a goal or two. Moreover, Blooming might also chip in with a goal, therefore, the match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals.

• Correct Score 2-1 for 8.50
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.71
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.94