Corinthians vs Juventude – Match Preview

Corinthians is set to host Juventude at the Neo Quimica Arena for a crucial Serie A match. This Round 21 game is scheduled for Saturday, August 4th, at 19:00 GMT. Corinthians, 15th in the league with 19 points, aims to use their home advantage to turn their season around. Juventude, in 13th place with 21 points, seeks to widen the gap from the relegation zone. Both teams are desperate for a win to rejuvenate their seasons, marking this match as a potential turning point.

Corinthians – Form

Corinthians has shown inconsistent form recently. Their last match, on August 1, 2024, against Gremio in the Cup, ended in a goalless draw. This result was unexpected by bookmakers. Before this, they played Gremio in Serie A, ending in a 2:2 draw. Yuri Alberto and Rodrigo Garro scored the goals. A 1:0 win against Bahia followed, with Angel Romero scoring the winning goal. These league results were in line with expectations for closely contested matches.

Juventude – Form

Juventude’s recent performances have been varied. They won against Fluminense 3:2 in a Cup match on August 1, 2024, a result that matched predictions. However, a 1:2 home defeat to Criciuma ended their 13-match unbeaten run. A 2:0 loss to Cruzeiro followed, where they failed to score. Luis Oyama scored against Criciuma, but the team struggled in their next game.

Corinthians – Juventude – Head to Head

The last match between these teams saw Juventude win 2:0 on April 17, 2024. In their past 10 meetings, Corinthians won 5 times, Juventude won 2, and 3 matches ended in draws. The last 5 encounters saw both teams scoring twice, indicating close matches. Corinthians has been strong at home, winning 3 of the last 4 matches without conceding a goal. They have scored in their last 8 home games against Juventude, often with less than 2.5 goals.

Corinthians – Juventude – Standings

As Round 21 approaches, Corinthians is in 15th place with 19 points from 20 matches. They face increasing pressure, having scored 18 goals and conceded 27. Juventude is in 13th place, with 21 points from 18 matches. They have scored 20 goals and conceded 24. Both teams aim to improve their standings with a win.

Corinthians vs Juventude – Top scorers

Yuri Alberto, with 4 goals, leads Corinthians’ attack. Caca and Rodrigo Garro each have 3 goals. Angel Romero and Wesley have added 2 goals each. For Juventude, Jean and Lucas Barbosa are key midfielders, each with 4 goals. Erick Farias, a forward, has scored 3 times. Mandaca and defender Danilo Boza have also contributed to the scoreline.

Corinthians vs Juventude – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a Corinthians win at 1.67, with a draw at 3.60 and an away win for Juventude at 5.50. Corinthians’ strong home performance contrasts with their away struggles. Despite their lower league position, they have a good record against Juventude. Injuries and suspensions could influence the outcome. Corinthians will miss Paulinho and two others, while Juventude will be without Jadson. The “halftime-fulltime” odds and “draw-no-bet” market offer interesting options for bettors.

Corinthians vs Juventude – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 2.15, while “Under 2.5” goals are at 1.667. Corinthians’ home matches against Juventude often feature fewer than 2.5 goals. Considering both teams’ recent form, the “Under 2.5” option seems appealing for a potentially tight match.

Corinthians vs Juventude – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 2.05, and for “BTTS: No” at 1.70. The teams’ past encounters and recent performances suggest a balanced offensive capability. Given Corinthians’ ability to keep clean sheets at home, “BTTS: No” at 1.70 is a plausible bet.

Corinthians vs Juventude – Prediction