Cuiaba will host Palestino on Friday, 25 July, in the second leg of the Round of 32 of Copa Sudamericana.
With both teams fancying their chances of reaching the next stage after a draw in the first leg, who will emerge victorious from the second leg? Read our Cuiaba vs Palestino prediction and preview below to find out.
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Cuiaba vs Palestino prediction: A narrow win for the hosts
Key stats
- Cuiaba have only lost two of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in the last four Palestino's matches.
- We saw both teams score in six of the last seven games played by Cuiaba in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Cuiaba 2-1 Palestino
After 1-1 in the first leg, we expect to see a similar game in the rematch, with goals on both sides, but we can see Cuiaba winning the game to ensure getting to the next stage.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers backing Cuiaba
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.60%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Cuiaba vs Palestino odds that the hosts are the expected winners and by a bigger margin than we expected considering they failed to beat Palestino in the first leg.
Of course, Cuiaba will now have the home-court advantage and they do have a better team on paper, but both teams have been in similar forms recently, so we expected odds on the hosts to be a bit higher.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, remember to also look at our top betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Second time to meet each other
This will be the second-ever time these two teams will meet in official matches, with the first one being their 1-1 draw from a week ago
Copa Sudamericana 18/07/24
Palestino
Cuiaba
Cuiaba preview: Many draws lately
While Cuiaba have only lost twice in the last 10 games in all competitions, they also only have three wins, with five of those matches ending in draws. Overall, Cuiaba aren't having a great season since they're currently 16th in their domestic championship, just two points above the relegation zone. However, they do have a solid chance to reach the next stage of Copa Sudamericana after the first leg against Palestino.
Meanwhile, Matheus Alexandre will miss this match through injury.
Predicted lineup: Walter (GK(, Alexandre, B. Alves, Empereur, Rikelme, Mineiro; Sobral, M. Alves, Augusto, Cafu & Pitta
Brazil Serie B 11/05/25
L
Operario PR
3
Cuiaba
2
Brazil Serie B 06/05/25
D
CRB
1
Cuiaba
1
Brazil Serie B 27/04/25
W
Ferroviaria SP
0
Cuiaba
1
Brazil Serie B 22/04/25
D
Atletico GO
1
Cuiaba
1
Brazil Serie B 15/04/25
W
Athletico Paranaense
1
Cuiaba
2
Palestino preview: Hoping for a good result away from home
Palestino have been in solid form lately, but they enter this match after losing at home to Everton 1-4 in their domestic championship. Still, they are sixth in the Chilean Primera Division at the moment and not that far off from the very top. Also, while they failed to win the first leg against Cuiaba in Copa Sudamericana, Palestino have arguably been the better team in that game, so they certainly have a chance in Brazil.
Predicted lineup: Rigamonti (GK), Rojas, Vejar, Suarez, Zuniga, Linares, Carrasco, Palacio, Davila, Benitez & Marabel
Chile Cup 11/05/25
D
Audax Italiano
2
Palestino
2
Copa Sudamericana 07/05/25
W
Union Santa Fe
1
Palestino
2
Chile Liga de Primera 03/05/25
W
Everton de Vina
1
Palestino
2
Chile Cup 30/04/25
D
Deportes Concepcion
4
Palestino
4
Chile Liga de Primera 27/04/25
L
Universidad de Chile
3
Palestino
2