Tomás Yelmini
South American soccer is heating up this week with one of its most important continental competitions, the Copa Sudamericana. This sets the stage for an exciting match on Thursday at the Nuevo Gasómetro in Buenos Aires, where San Lorenzo vs Fortaleza will face off in the second matchday of the Group H.
Originally scheduled for Wednesday the 19th, the match was postponed until the following day due to “security concerns,” according to an official statement. The game is particularly attractive since both teams are top contenders in the group, and they currently lead the zone after winning their opening matches. San Lorenzo emerged victorious in Venezuela, while Fortaleza secured a home win and earned three points.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams are preparing for this duel corresponding to matchday 2 of the Copa Sudamericana 2023, the predictions, the odds and the possible lineups of what promises to be an exciting San Lorenzo vs Fortaleza.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the San Lorenzo vs Fortaleza Copa Sudamericana Group H Game on April 20, 2023
- Where: Pedro Bidegain Stadium, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 5:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: San Lorenzo (+145) / Tie (+185) / Fortaleza (+210)
- Asian Handicap: San Lorenzo (AH -0.25, +108) / Fortaleza (AH +0.25, -139)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+163) / Under (-220)
- Both teams score: Yes (+108) / No (-148)
All odds are provided by Unibet
Betting on Club Atletico San Lorenzo de Almagro
San Lorenzo kicked off its participation in the Copa Sudamericana with a win. It traveled to Venezuela and defeated Estudiantes de Merida 1-0, thanks to Federico Gattoni’s goal. Despite having only 39% of the ball possession, San Lorenzo managed to attempt 17 shots on goal, with seven on target. It defended well, even after Carlos Sánchez’s expulsion just six minutes into the game. The home team only managed to score four out of eleven attempts.
San Lorenzo’s playing style may not be the most eye-catching in the continent, but it’s undoubtedly pragmatic. It doesn’t beat around the bush and focus on getting the job done. However, this was not the case in its last match against Talleres in Córdoba on Sunday night.
They drew 0-0, leaving a bitter taste in its mouth. While an away point is always valuable, it didn’t quite satisfy this that wanted to extend its three-game unbeaten run in the Argentine League. San Lorenzo couldn’t just figure out the playing style of the T and lost ground in the title race and falling six points behind the leader, River Plate.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Augusto Batalla; Rafael Pérez, Federico Gattoni, Gastón Hernández; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elías, Nahuel Barrios, Malcom Braida; Agustín Martegani, Andrés Vombergar, Iván Leguizamón.
Betting on Fortaleza Esporte Clube
Fortaleza had a great start in its debut in the cup as tit beat Chile’s Palestino 4-0 at home. What about the goals? The goals were scored by Thiago Galhardo, Juan Lucero, and Tomás Pochettino twice. Interestingly, Fortaleza only had 40% of ball possession but managed to attempt 23 shots on goal, eight of which were on target.
In addition, it had 10 corners in its favor, and the substitutions made by Argentine coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda during the match were successful, as three goals came from the bench. As for the upcoming match between San Lorenzo vs Fortaleza, the Brazilian team comes after drawing 1-1 against Inter de Porto Alegre in its debut in the Brasileirão.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Fernando Miguel; Dudu Santos, Emanuel Brítez, Titi, Lucas Crispim; José Welison, Caio Alexandre; Yago PIkachu, Calebe, Guilherme; Thiago Galhardo.
JefeBet Prediction
San Lorenzo is a team that’s currently on fire in the local league, thanks to its coach, Rubén Darío Insúa. He is an experienced manager who has hit the right notes and comes with the background of leading the team to glory in the 2002 Sudamericana edition. With these credentials and current form, JefeBet invites us to believe that the three points will stay at home.
Prediction: San Lorenzo Moneyline (SAN 1-0 FOR)
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