Corinthians take on visitors from Uruguay Club Nacional in the second leg of Copa Libertadores round of 16. The match will be played at Itakeran stadium on Thursday, May 5th.
Corinthians won their group, finishing first above Сerro Porteno, Santa Fe and Cobresal with 13 points after 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat and 13-4 goal difference. Corinthians had possession (62-38) in the first leg but didn’t have a single shot on goal in this match. As to the home record of the team Corinthians are unbeaten in their last 23 matches at own stadium with 20 wins and only 3 draws. Corinthians won all their three matches at home in the group stage: 1-0 over Santa Fe, 2-0 over Cerro Porteno and 6-0 over Cobresal.
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Club Nacional have confidently took the place in the knockout phase, finishing second in the group with Rosario Central, Palmeiras and River Plate (Urg). Uruguay side took 9 points in 6 matches with 6-6 goal difference. Club Nacional gave the visitors possession in the home clash against the Brazilian side and played counterattacks but failed to score at least once at own stadium. The team isn’t that strong on the road as they are at home, winning 4, tying 3 and losing 2 of their last 9 away matches. Two of the group-stage matches ended with draws 1-1 against Rosario Central and River Place and victory over Palmeiras 2-1.
The first leg is the only head-to-head between the teams and the hosts of the upcoming match appear to be unquestionable favorites. Corinthians make almost no mistakes at home and have solid chances to win the match and advance for the next round.
Prediction for the match: Corinthians to win.
