Round of 16
Belgrano vs Atlético Paranaense
Stadium: Estadio Julio Cesar Villagra
23.08.2024 01:00
Atlético Paranaense will take on Belgrano at the Estadio Julio Cesar Villagra on Friday for the return leg of their Copa Sudamericana round of 16 clash. Atletico Paranaense finished second in Group E but they were drawn against Cerro Porteno in the round of 32 where they advanced to the next round with a 3-2 aggregate. Belgrano on the other hand were group C leaders and they clinched a straight qualification to the round of 16. Atlético Paranaense snatched the win from the hands of Belgrano in their first-leg encounter as they came back from a goal down to win the game. Both teams are in great form and we can envisage goals from both teams. Please see the carefully prepared tips.
Belgrano
Form in the League: LLDDW
Belgrano finished top of Group C in the Copa Sudamericana with an unbeaten record throughout the group stage games. However, they are on the verge of dashing out of the Copa Sudamericana after their shocking defeat to Atlético Paranaense in their first-leg encounter. Franco Jara got an early goal for Belgrano as he found the net in the first minute of the game but Belgrano couldn’t hold the lead which they eventually lost and were defeated. Belgrano is currently in 11th place in the Argentinian top league with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses from the 11 league games played.
Atlético Paranaense
Form across all competitions: LWDWL
The Brazilian sensation has won two, with a draw and two losses from their last five games across all competitions. They snatched the victory from Belgrano’s hands in the first leg encounter which ultimately ended in a 2-1 victory. Belgrano got an early lead in the first minute of the game but Erick got the equalizer in the 41st minute and Cristian doubled their lead in the 62nd. However, their last league game against Juventude ended in a 1-2 defeat. Their focus is on the Copa Sudamericana.
Expert Betting Tips
Both teams are currently in good form and we envisage goals from both teams. Paranaense’s last three games in the Copa Sudamericana featured goals from both teams as they found the net but also conceded. Belgrano is currently in good scoring form as they’ve scored in 6 of their last 8 league games. Goals from both teams at 2.00 odds are a good betting choice.