Corinthians vs Millonarios Soccer Prediction Today
Corinthians defends on May 24 the leadership of group 7 of the Copa Libertadores of America season 2018. Already classified for the eighth-finals, alvinegro receives at the Corinthians Arena, in São Paulo, the Millonarios, of Colombia. The kick-off of the duel that is part of the sixth and final round of the qualifying round of the continental tournament and begins at 9:30 p.m.
With ten points, the Corinthians depend only on a draw to secure the first place and thus the right to hold the second game of the next leg at home. The Independiente, from Argentina, is second with seven. Deportivo Lara, with six, appears in third place. The Colombians, with five, hold the flashlight.
Corinthians
The performances within the four lines were not the highlight, however, of the recent news about Corinthians. The big issue of the last few days was a possible departure from coach Fabio Carille, who had his name probed to command a team from Saudi Arabia. The proposal, however, ended up not materializing and the coach will actually remain in the club.
On Sunday, May 20, as a visitor, he put a mixed team to face Sport in play for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship. In Pernambuco, he went ahead, but ended up having to settle for the tie by 1 to 1. He reached the 11 points (three wins, two draws and a loss). It came to occupy the third place in the Brasileirão.
The goal was the first marked by Roger, hired with Internacional. However, the athlete remains unavailable in the Libertadores. He got in the way with Corinthians after the first phase was closed. So he will only be registered for the round of 16.
Wednesday’s game may affect not only the octave situation. In addition to securing the top spot of the group, Corinthians needs to add as many points as possible. After all, this will be the criterion that will define where the second game of the confrontations will take place until the decision.
Goalkeeper Cássio, who has played for the Brazilian national team for the World Cup in Russia, also does not face the Millionaires. Walter, who has taken over the position already in the match against Sport, will continue at the post. Right-back Fágner is another Corinthian in the squad. However, he was not working because of the injury.
Millionarios
The Millonarios have two goals that can be achieved in this final journey. Still has chances to reach the second place of the group and, in this way, ensure their survival in the dispute of the Copa Libertadores. Or get third place and play in the second half of the South American Cup.
For any of the hypotheses to be confirmed, there is a need to score at the Corinthians Arena. Eliminated from the Colombian Championship, which is in the semi-finals of the Apertura Tournament, Millonarios have not entered the field since a 1-1 draw at home against Independiente for the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage. The game was played on May 17.
Soccer Prediction of the Day Corinthians vs Millonarios
With the return of their starters, playing at home and knowing that at some point the opponent will have to take more risks in search of victory, Corinthians has a frame that fits perfectly with his way of acting. That is why the best guess for the confrontation should be indicated.
Prediction Today: Corinthians
Odds: 1.47