America Mineiro to reach Copa do Brasil semi-finals at expense of Corinthians
Corinthians vs América Mineiro - 16/07/2023
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America Mineiro carry a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their Copa do Brasil quarter-final showdown with Corinthians on Saturday.
Despite seeing just 34% possession in the first leg, America Mineiro racked up 15 shots, with Juninho scoring the decisive goal in the 31st minute.
It is worth noting, however, that America Mineiro find themselves rock bottom of the Brazilian Serie A table – six points behind 15th-placed Corinthians.
Indeed, America Mineiro have managed to win just two of their 14 league games this season, recording three draws and nine losses in the process.
To make matters worse for America Mineiro, they have conceded more goals (32) than any other side in the division, averaging 2.28 goals against per game.
In the Copa do Brasil, however, America Mineiro have lost only one of their previous eight matches, conceding at a rate of just 0.71 goals per game this year.
That said, not only have America Mineiro lost each of their last two games across all competitions, but they have also lost four of their previous seven.
On the flip side, Corinthians head into the second leg on the back of successive 1-0 victories, defeating Atletico Mineiro in the league before dispatching Universitario in the Copa Sudamericana.
When you look at the bigger picture, Corinthians have won four of their last seven games across all competitions, keeping four clean sheets for good measure.
Corinthians have required to penalty shootout victories to reach the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals, drawing 2-2 with both Remo and Atletico Mineiro winning via spot kicks.
Although Corinthians lead America Mineiro by six points in the league, they have struggled for consistency in the cup.
Head-to-head: America Mineiro have won each of their last three meetings with Corinthians, keeping three clean sheets along the way.
Not only have America Mineiro avoided defeat in each of their last five matches against Corinthians, but they have also avoided defeat in eight of the previous nine meetings between the teams.
Team news: America Mineiro are currently without the injured trio of Dada Belmonte, Matheusinho and Adyson.
As for Corinthians, their injury list contains former Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho and winger Gustavo Mosquito.
Given America Mineiro’s dominance in this fixture in recent years, the visitors are expected to edge out the hosts once again.
Forebet predicts that, once again, America Mineiro will claim a low-scoring clean-sheet victory over Corinthians.
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BrC
352936
2
0 - 1
2.07
15°
5.00
1.65
3.50
5.00
no
no
no
3 - 2(0 - 0)
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