Union Espanola suffered a 0:2 loss in their visit to Fluminense in their last match of the group stage and enter this game after three consecutive defeats in all competitions. The team has failed to score a goal for 187 minutes in the tournament, with their last goal dating back to the draw against Fluminense.
Difficult visits for Gualberto ViiarroelGualberto Viiarroel lost 1:2 to Once Caldas in the last round and continue without a win in their last three matches. However, the team managed to score in each of their last three matches in the tournament - a clear sign that the attack is working relatively well. The team is on a streak of five consecutive away losses in all competitions. Nevertheless, the 1:1 draw against Espanola in the first match shows that they should not be underestimated.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goalsBoth teams are already out of the qualification battle and can afford to play more freely without pressure. Considering that Gualberto Viiarroel has scored in three consecutive matches and Espanola has conceded 12 goals in their last six matches, the expectation for over 2.5 goals seems fully justified.
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