In the early hours of Friday morning, Penarol and America Mineiro clash in the final game in Group F of the Copa Sudamericana.
Penarol form guideThe Uruguayan giants are in terrible form, as they are winless in their last six matches, as they have suffered four defeats and picked up just two draws. A 0-0 draw at Wanderers last time out ended a four-game losing streak in all competitions.
Penarol’s recent record in the Copa Sudamericana is also woeful, as the team from Montevideo has lost seven of their last eight matches. That poor run of form includes losing their previous five matches in the competition and conceding at least two goals in all the defeats.
Even home advantage has not helped Penarol achieve victories in the Copa Libertadores, as they have lost four of their previous five matches. They have also conceded at least two goals in their last three away matches in the competition.
America Mineiro form guideThe visitors head into this clash after a three-game winless run, having suffered two straight competitive defeats. Their whole season has been poor, as they currently sit in the Serie A relegation zone.
However, despite their recent struggles, America Mineiro still has a chance of qualifying for the last-16 of the competition, although they are three points behind second-place Millionarios, so they are depending on the Colombian team to slip up to qualify.
A 2-0 win over Millonarios in their last game in the Copa Sudamericana ended a three-game winless run in the competition for the visitors. However, they have failed to win in two away games, picking up just a draw and suffering a defeat.
What am I backing?America Mineiro can keep their qualification hopes alive with a win. I am backing the visitors to record a narrow victory.
