Match Preview
Grêmio hosts Atlético Grau in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday, looking to build on a mixed recent form that includes two wins from their last five matches. The Brazilian side has shown resilience at home, with a solid record against their Peruvian opponents, having won the only previous encounter and not conceding in their last ten head-to-heads. The odds heavily favour Grêmio at 1.18, reflecting their strong home advantage at the Arena do Grêmio.
Conversely, Atlético Grau has struggled, managing just one draw in their last five outings. Their inability to find the net consistently could be a significant factor in this matchup. With Grêmio likely to dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities, the odds for over 2.5 goals at 1.62 suggest that a comfortable win for the hosts is on the cards. However, given Atlético's defensive approach, it remains to be seen if they can hold off Grêmio's attacking threats. A cautious prediction would lean towards a low-scoring affair, but Grêmio's attacking prowess may ultimately shine through.