GRÊMIO RELIES ON HOME INVINCIBILITY AGAINST ARGENTINE TEAMS, GODOY CRUZ EXCELS IN DEFENSE

← Back

 



May 13, 2025 

Grêmio - Godoy Cruz 

Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Brazil

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Brazilian Grêmio will face Argentine Godoy Cruz in the Copa Sudamericana. The clash between teams with different playing styles promises an interesting confrontation and possible extension of several remarkable streaks.

Grêmio is unbeaten against Godoy Cruz in CONMEBOL tournaments after three encounters, with two victories and one draw. The only one of these matches that was played in Brazil was in the return leg of the 2017 Libertadores round of 16, when the Tricolor won 2-1. The Brazilian side will thus want to confirm its dominance over the Argentine opponent.

Grêmio has lost only one of the 10 matches it has played as the home team against Argentine teams in the group phases of CONMEBOL tournaments, with six wins and three draws. That single defeat occurred 27 years ago, when River Plate won 3-2 in the 1998 Copa Mercosur. This impressive record gives the home team a significant psychological advantage.

Only Huracán (0) has conceded fewer goals than Godoy Cruz (1) in the second halves of the 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage, a figure they share with Lanús and Corinthians. The Argentine team can thus boast exceptional defense especially in the closing phases of matches.

This match will pit two of the four teams with the lowest average shooting distance in the 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage: Godoy Cruz (16.4 meters) and Grêmio (16.1 meters). Both teams thus rely on chances created close to the opponent's goal.

Mateo Mendoza (Godoy Cruz) is one of three players who have managed to score two headed goals so far in the group stage of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana, along with Carlos Garcés (Cienciano) and Fabio Pereyra (Huracán). The Argentine forward will therefore present a significant threat in aerial duels for Grêmio's defense.

Tuesday's duel at Arena do Grêmio promises an interesting clash between a home team with an excellent record against Argentine teams and a visiting team that excels in defense, especially in second halves.

Photo: source XYZ

We thank OPTA for providing the statistical data.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

DE BRUYNE'S FAREWELL TO ETIHAD FACES CHERRIES' ROAD INVINCIBILITY

Image
  May 20, 2025   Manchester City - AFC Bournemouth   Etihad Stadium, Manchester On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Manchester City will face AFC Bournemouth in the 37th round of the Premier League. The match offers a likely farewell of the home star Kevin De Bruyne to Etihad Stadium against a team with excellent away form. Manchester City have won all seven of their Premier League home games against Bournemouth – only Arsenal (10 vs Stoke) and Manchester United (8 vs Wigan) have a better 100% home win rate against an opponent in the competition. The Citizens thus represent an insurmountable obstacle for the Cherries at their own ground. Bournemouth won the reverse fixture against Man City 2-1 in November, having been winless in their first 20 league meetings with the Citizens beforehand (D2 L18). The South England side thus achieved a historic success this season. Manchester City have won their final home league game in 10 of the last 11 seasons (D1), including each of the la...
Read more

Marks Could Be the Next Irving: NFL Draft 2025 Late-Round Gems

Image
  Bucky Irving proved last year that the fourth round can hide future stars. His 1,122 rushing yards and eight touchdowns made him the most productive rookie runner in the NFL. Now the search continues - which of this year's late picks will repeat similar success? The pattern is clear. Irving followed the path of Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City's seventh-round gem from 2022. Both had one thing in common - they weren't college superstars with astronomical numbers, but they proved efficiency and ability to maximize opportunities. Among this year's candidates, Marks from USC stands out most, selected by Houston in the fourth round. His transformation is remarkable - four years at Mississippi State never exceeded 600 yards per season, but a single season at USC brought 1,133 yards with impressive 6.8 yards per carry. Marks has an ideal situation for immediate impact. Joe Mixon ahead of him has injury history and Houston under new coordinator Nick Caley is looking for fresh b...
Read more

MAYBANK CHAMPIONSHIP 2025: PRESTIGIOUS LPGA TOURNAMENT IN MALAYSIA WITH MILLION-DOLLAR REWARDS AND STAR-STUDDED FIELD

Image
  October 30 – November 2, 2025 | Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Malaysia World Number One Thitikul Seeks First Victory After Two Second-Place Finishes Asia once again hosts one of the richest golf tournaments when the prestigious Maybank Championship takes place from October 30 to November 2, 2025. The third edition of this spectacular LPGA tournament will welcome the world's best players to the picturesque Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club with an incredible prize pool of $3 million ! TOURNAMENT WITH A SHORT BUT RICH HISTORY The Maybank Championship has quickly grown into one of the most significant tournaments on the LPGA Tour thanks to its combination of lucrative rewards, prestigious location, and quality field: EMERGING TRADITION Founded in 2023 when the LPGA Tour returned to Malaysia after a six-year hiatus . This was a significant event for Asian golf that signaled the LPGA's commitment to expanding its presence in a region where women's golf is...
Read more