In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Universitario and Corinthians clash in the Copa Sudamericana last-32 second leg. The first leg ended in a 1-0 win for the visitors.
Universitario form guideThe Peruvian team has been in good form lately, as they have won four of their last five matches in all competitions. The first-leg defeat was the only blip in the recent five-game run.
Universitario have been relatively potent in front of goal of late, having scored at least two goals in three of their last four matches.
Despite their recent good form, the home team have a poor recent record in the Copa Sudamericana, as they have lost three of their last four games, having failed to score in all three defeats.
Universitario has been strong on home soil in the Copa Sudamericana, as the Peruvian team is unbeaten in four home matches in the competition, having recorded three wins and a draw.
Corinthians form guideThe visitors are unbeaten in three games in all competitions. A penalty kick win over America Mineiro last time out ended a short two-game winning streak for Vanderlei Luxemburgo’s team.
Their recent matches in all competitions have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five outings.
Corinthians have a stellar recent record in the Copa Sudamericana, winning four of their last five matches. A key to their recent good form in the Copa Sudamericana has been excellent defensive displays, as they have kept four clean sheets in their previous five matches.
The Brazilian team have a mixed recent away record, although they are ten games unbeaten in the competition on their travels.
What am I backing?This game is difficult to judge, as the two teams are fairly even. I can see this being a tight clash. With that in mind, I am backing this game to produce under 2.5 goals scored.
