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Estudiantes Merida - Fortaleza EC
Copa Sudamericana - Metropolitano
5th Round
Prediction 1
Fortaleza Win-to-Nil
11/10 (2.10)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
4/7 (1.57)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
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Fortaleza has been dominating the group H stage in the Copa Sudamericana and is looking to extend its winning streak.
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Fortaleza to Win-to-Nil
The Brazilian outfit is the best in the group with four wins out of the same number of matches. For this Estudiantes de Merida vs Fortaleza prediction, we are suggesting that the guest side will take the win without allowing a goal which would be the continuation of their superb form throughout the opening phase of the competition. Fortaleza has a goal difference of 15-3 in their previous four games including a 6-1 demolition of Estudiantes de Merida. The home team, on the other side, only scored two goals in their four games losing all of them.
Over 2.5 Goals
In actuality, Estudiantes didn't play badly in their opening two games losing each one with a single goal as the difference. Those matches were against San Lorenzo and Palestino. However, in their last two outings, they scored two and conceded eleven goals which suggest that the team's form has come off the cliff and the Venezuelan outfit is ready to conclude its business in the competition. Fortaleza had three out of four matches going over the 2.5 goals mark.
Latest Market Odds and Stats for Estudiantes de Merida vs Fortaleza prediction
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Head to Head
05/05/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
Fortaleza EC
Estudiantes Merida
6
1
Last Five - Estudiantes Merida
27/06/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
San Lorenzo
Estudiantes Merida
4
1
L
22/06/23
Venezuela Primera Division Venezuela
Carabobo
Estudiantes Merida
1
1
D
06/06/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
Fortaleza EC
Estudiantes Merida
0
1
W
26/05/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
Palestino
Estudiantes Merida
5
1
L
21/05/23
Venezuela Primera Division Venezuela
Carabobo
Estudiantes Merida
2
0
L
Last Five - Fortaleza EC
30/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Gremio
Fortaleza EC
0
0
D
27/09/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
Corinthians
Fortaleza EC
1
1
D
21/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Sao Paulo
Fortaleza EC
1
2
W
14/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Corinthians
Fortaleza EC
1
2
W
03/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fluminense
Fortaleza EC
1
0
L
Here is the current Estudiantes de Merida vs Fortaleza odds for the upcoming match:
Estudiantes de Merida odds: 10/1 (10.00) – 10%
Draw odds: 5/1 (5.00) – 20%
Fortaleza odds: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
The odds for the upcoming match put Fortaleza in the firm position of the expected winner and the probability of the Brazilian side's win is well above the 70 percent mark. The guest team is looking to add some extra wins to their portfolio to finish the group stage without losing a single point. Here are some of the offers across the markets for the Estudiantes de Merida vs Fortaleza match, and you can also check our football betting tips today page for additional picks that are available for your selection. Fortaleza is the clear favorite in this game, but there are plenty of options to put some extra risk at this pick, for example, how many goals will the Brazilian side score? With Over 2.5 Goals you can get a price of 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%, or you can take Estudiantes de Merida possibly taking the lead during the opening 45 minutes of play with odds of 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%.
Preview, Team News with Estudiantes de Merida vs Fortaleza Lineups
Estudiantes de Merida
The not-so-familiar club from Venezuela had one previous experience from Copa Sudamericana, but even back then which was five years ago failed to pass through the first round. Edison Penilla is suspended and won't be available for the match.
Provisional lineup: Velasquez, Labrador, Davila, Doldan, Arenas, Flores, Canelon, Guaramato, Paez, Paredes, Zorilla.
Fortaleza
The Brazilian side proved their worth during the group stage dominating their opponents and virtually securing the top spot two rounds before the group stage ends. Fortaleza didn't have much success in the competitions outside Brazil, so this season might be a good chance to get a positive result. Fernando Miguel and Pedro Rocha are injured.
Provisional lineup: Joao Ricardo, Bruno Pacheco, Titi, Britez, Tinga, Calebe, Caio Alexandre, Hercules, Pochettino, Thiago Galhardo, Romarinho.
Player to Watch: Silvio Romero
The 34-year-old scorer has been one of the most efficient players for Fortaleza this season playing in multiple competitions and scoring in virtually all of them. His most efficient record is stored in Copa Sudamericana where he scored three goals in as many games.
Romero's efficiency is even more impressive because he doesn't play a lot of minutes, in Copa Sudamericana he has participated in just over 40 percent of available minutes. He is rarely a first choice to play in the striker's position, but Romero manages to find the net in those limited minutes.
The Argentine player is actually on loan this season at Fortaleza coming over from Independiente, and he will remain in Brazil until the end of the calendar year.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Estudiantes Merida
Fortaleza EC
