Gremio will host Estudiantes in a postponed match of the final Copa Libertadores round on Saturday, 8 May.
Will we see Gremio beat Estudiantes again in their second duel in the group or will the guests surprise them this time around? Read our Gremio vs Estudiantes prediction to find out, but remember to also look at our other Copa Libertadores predictions.
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Gremio vs Estudiantes prediction: Gremio to finish top of the group
Key Stats
- Gremio have won three games in a row in Copa Libertadores and they can
- Estudiantes are without a win in their last three games in all competitions, two of which they've lost.
- Gremio have gone under 2.5 total goals in eight of their last 10 matches.
- Estudiantes have gone under 2.5 total goals in five of their last seven games across the board.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Gremio the more likely winners
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.90%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.70%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Gremio vs Estudiantes odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which didn't surprise us at all since Gremio are fighting to finish top of their group, while Estudiantes will finish last no matter what.
In addition to this, Gremio have been in better form recently, especially in Copa Libertadores, and they will have the advantage of playing at home as well.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this clash, remember to check out some of our top betting tips for today as well.
Last five H2Hs: Gremio with the advantage
These two teams have met five times before and Gremio have the advantage with three wins, along with one draw and one Estudiantes win.
Gremio preview: Hoping to finish at the top
While Gremio have secured the next stage of Copa Libertadores with a win over Huachipato in the last round, they can also overtake The Strongest at the top of the group if they beat Estudiantes. This would mean Gremio will play against Penarol in the next round instead of the reigning South American champions Fluminense.
Meanwhile, Pedro Geromel, Jhonata Robert, Andre Henrique, Cristian Pavon, and Lucas Mila are out with injuries at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Marchesin (GK), Joao Pedro, Ely, Kannemann, Reinaldo, Villasanti, Dodi, Everton, Cristaldo, Soltedo & Costa
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Atletico Mineiro
3
Gremio
2
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
W
Criciuma
0
Gremio
1
Copa Libertadores 20/08/24
L
Fluminense
2
Gremio
1
Brazil Serie A 17/08/24
L
EC Bahia
2
Gremio
0
Copa Libertadores 13/08/24
W
Fluminense
1
Gremio
2
Estudiantes preview: Hoping to end Copa Libertadores with a bang
With just four points from the previous five games in Copa Libertadores, Estudiantes are bound for a last-place finish in their group. While they started the competition with a draw and a win, they lost three games in a row, so their form has been on the downward trajectory for a while now.
When it comes to team news, Guido Carrillo and Javier Altamirano are on the team's injury list ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Mansilla (GK), Mancuso, Romero, Lollo, Benedetti, Ascacibar, Sosa, Zuqui, Cetre, Correa & Piatti
Argentina Liga Profesional 31/08/24
L
CA Talleres de Cu00f3rdoba
1
Estudiantes LP
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 27/08/24
D
Boca Juniors
1
Estudiantes LP
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 18/08/24
L
Atlu00e9tico Tucumu00e1n
2
Estudiantes LP
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 11/08/24
L
CA Independiente
2
Estudiantes LP
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 02/08/24
W
Newell's
1
Estudiantes LP
4
Player to watch: Franco Cristaldo
While Cristaldo has yet to score in Copa Libertadores, the attacking midfielder has already scored a couple of goals in Serie A and overall, he's one of the key Gremio players on the offensive end.
Will Cristaldo score first
Both of Cristaldo's goals this season were the first goals in the respective matches. Will we see him do it again in this match?
