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Get ready for an action-packed Tuesday with the start of the second most prestigious international competition in South America, the Copa Sudamericana. The opening night features six top-notch clashes, with Estudiantes de Merida vs San Lorenzo taking the spotlight.
Both teams share Group H in this Copa Sudamericana alongside Brazil’s Fortaleza and Chile’s Palestino, making it one of the most fiercely contested groups. It is worth noting that each group grants two tickets to the next stage, a direct ticket to the round of 16 for the best team, and another one to the second-placed team.
Without further introduction, JefeBet has got you covered with the latest predictions, top-notch odds, and all the information you need in the lead-up to what promises to be a thrilling clash between Estudiantes de Merida and San Lorenzo. Don’t miss out on the action!
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Estudiantes de Merida vs San Lorenzo Copa Sudamericana Group H on April 4, 2023
- Where: Metropolitano Stadium, Merida, Venezuela
- When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 08:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Estudiantes de Merida (+450) / Tie (+270) / San Lorenzo (-165)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Estudiantes de Merida (AH +0.75, -103) / San Lorenzo (AH -0.75, -124)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+125) / Under (-175)
- Both teams score:Yes (+130) / No (-185)
All odds shown are provided by BetMGM
Betting on Estudiantes de Merida Futbol Club
With Ali Canas, an experienced coach at the helm, Estudiantes de Merida managed to make it to the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana after eliminating Deportivo Tachira in the first qualifying round. They won 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw during regular time. One of the heroes of the day was Junior Paredes, who sent the match to penalties with a last-minute goal from the spot.
In their local league, the Venezuelan team is in sixth place with 10 points, far behind the leader Puerto Cabello, who has a perfect record of eight victories in eight matches.
Estudiantes de Merida comes from a narrow 1-0 victory at home against Hermanos Colmenarez, which meant their first home win of the season after two losses to Puerto Cabello and Rayo Zuliano. These stats might encourage you to bet on an away win in this Estudiantes de Merida vs San Lorenzo match.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Beycker Velásquez, Edison Penilla, Juan Medina, Alexis Doldan, Devinson Martínez, Aaron Rodríguez, Cristhian Rivas, Jesús Gómez, Wilfredo Peña, Ervin Zorrilla, Junior Paredes.
Betting on Club Atletico San Lorenzo de Almagro
“Traveling for thousands of miles and playing in multiple competitions is never easy for any team that participates in the Libertadores or Sudamericana, but San Lorenzo sees it as a challenge,” said Rubén Darío Insúa ahead of their crucial game. San Lorenzo will travel to the Estadio Metropolitano in Mérida, which is approximately 7,500 km away from their home ground.
In the domestic league, the Ciclón is currently in second place with 17 points, having won five games, drawn two, and lost two. The current league leaders, River Plate, extended their lead to four points after the last matchday.
However, San Lorenzo‘s Achilles heel is their away form, having won only one out of four games played. Their last away victory was on February 19th, against Sarmiento in Junín. Can they break the curse in this Estudiantes de Merida vs San Lorenzo match?
After their goalless draw against Independiente last Saturday, the team will train on Sunday before flying to Venezuela on Monday morning. The coach was pleased with his team’s performance against the Rojo and is likely to keep the same starting lineup.
Possible lineup (3-4-3): Augusto Batalla; Rafael Pérez, Federico Gattoni, Gastón Hernández; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elías, Agustín Martegani, Malcom Braida; Andrés Vombergar, Nicolás Blandi, Nahuel Barrios.
JefeBet Prediction
Estudiantes de Merida is no stranger to the international stage, having already competed in the Copa Sudamericana four times in the last six editions. This Venezuelan squad knows how to hold their own against tough opponents and has definitely left their mark.
However, they will be facing off against one of the top clubs in the Argentine League, who has been steadily improving their game over the past few weeks, as evidenced by their position in the local championship standings. That’s why, at JefeBet, we believe that the visiting team will take home all three points.
Prediction: San Lorenzo Moneyline (EST 1-2 SAN)
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