America Mineiro hosts Palmeiras in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The match will be played on Thursday, December 31st at Estádio Raimundo Sampaio (Belo Horizonte)
America Mineiro is a modest Brazilian club, which lays claims to a serious tournament achievement – winning the national cup. Now America plays in the second-tier division of the country, where it claims to be promoted (second place after Chapecoense). A little-known Brazilian specialist Lisca is the head coach of the team, but it is constantly progressing under his management. America looks more than modest in terms of the squad. The coaching staff can count on several experienced veterans who have never set the Thames on fire. Such performers as Ademir, Rodolfo, Daniel Borges, Azevedo, and Cavichioli are the leaders of the team from Mineiro.
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Palmeiras is one of the strongest South American clubs with a bunch of regalia both at the local and continental level (ten league titles, three national cups, and one Copa Libertadores). In the Brazilian championship, the Greens take an intermediate sixth place in the standings. They couldn’t beat America in the first semifinal leg (1:1), but they have everything to rectify this omission. Palmeiras pleases its fans with a reliable defense, which is combined with the good efficiency of the attacking line. The powerful roster of the Greens allows them to be quoted on par with the strongest teams in Brazil. Abel Ferreira has a skillful lineup with a range of promising players. The Greens pin their hope on such footballers as Raphael Veiga, Willian, Luiz Adriano, Gabriel Veron, Gustavo Gomez, Gabriel Menino, Ze Rafael, and Weverton.
The first semifinal confrontation between these teams ended in a scoring draw with the Greens’ game advantage. Abel Ferreira's players have much greater prospects and skills than the organized but very mediocre team from Belo Horizonte. The visitors continue to be the favorites of the confrontation and must win a ticket to the final of the national cup.
Prediction for the match: Palmeiras to win
