Corinthians vs Juventude Prediction: Can Corinthians turn this around?

Corinthians will welcome Juventude in the second quarterfinal match of Copa do Brazil. Corinthians are down one goal after the first match, and at home, they will have to push much harder against very unpleasant opponent Juventude if they want to reach the semifinals. The home field is certainly a huge advantage for Corinthians, but it will be a tough and tense match as Juventude are in incredible form.

Form: WLLDD

Corinthians are under huge pressure to win the match and qualify for the semifinals. They were knocked out of the Cup in 2021 in the third round, and ever since they are reaching at least the semifinal stage. This season at home Corinthians have a win and a draw and haven’t lost a match at home in Copa do Brazil since 2021. Corinthians are having very bad season, but they can be pleased with the results at home, they are undefeated in the last 10 matches in this stadium, and in the last match at home they won 2:1 against their great rival Flamengo in the league. Meanwhile, this team signed with Memphis Depay, and it is a huge transfer for this team, but Depay still can’t play for Corinthians.

Form: DLWLW

Juventude on the other hand are in great form and are having an amazing season. However, they certainly lack experience playing in this stage of Copa do Brazil, and it can be a very big issue for them. They won the first match at home 2:1, but they weren’t as dominant as many thought. The late goal they conceded in the 93rd minute can cost them elimination. Interestingly, Juventude never were knocked out of Copa do Brazil when they won the first match, the last time they were knocked out was in 2012 after they won the first match. They played a draw in the last match in the league against Cuiaba 0:0 away.

Corinthians can be seen as a favorite in this match, mostly because of the home field and experience in this kind of match. Corinthians’ form has improved lately, and I expect them to show character and take control of this match. In 2 of their last 5 matches, we saw over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in three of these matches, I believe that we will again see more than 3 goals in this match, and I think that the semifinalist will be decided after a penalty shootout.