Gremio vs Juventude Predictions

Gremio vs Juventude predictions for this Brazil Serie A clash. With five games left, Gremio face Juventude at the Arena do Gremio on Wednesday in a pivotal clash at the bottom of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A table. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Brasileiro | Nov 20, 2024 at 10pm UK at Arena do Gremio

Gremio vs Juventude Predictions

Can Gremio’s Home Strength Thwart Juventude’s Desperation for Survival?

• Gremio have claimed eight of their eleven wins at home, underscoring the significance of the Arena do Gremio as their fortress.
• Juventude have managed to score in seven of their last eight matches, showcasing their attacking capability despite their defensive woes.
• The visitors’ defence is the worst in the league, having conceded 52 goals in 33 games, a glaring vulnerability Gremio will aim to exploit.

Our Tips

As the battle for survival intensifies in the Brasileiro Serie A, Gremio host Juventude at the Arena do Gremio in what promises to be a tense encounter. Both sides find themselves teetering perilously close to relegation, separated by just two points. Gremio, sitting 12th, are desperate to re-establish breathing room between themselves and the bottom four. Juventude, currently 17th and occupying the final relegation spot, could leapfrog their hosts with a victory.

The stakes are undeniably high. Gremio have been inconsistent of late, with only one win in their last five matches—a 3-1 success over the league’s bottom side Atletico Goianiense. Meanwhile, Juventude come into the match buoyed by a late 2-1 win over Bahia, a result that ended a dismal run and gave them renewed hope. With so much on the line, this clash has all the ingredients for a dramatic encounter.

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Best Bet: Gremio to Win and Both Teams to Score

Backing Gremio to win while both teams find the net is a wager that aligns with recent form and statistical patterns. The home side have been reliable at their own ground, securing eight of their eleven wins this season at the Arena do Gremio. However, their defensive vulnerabilities cannot be ignored, making a clean sheet seem unlikely.

Juventude’s recent performances indicate that they will be no pushovers, especially after their morale-boosting win over Bahia. In their last eight matches, both teams have scored in seven—a reflection of their ability to find the net but also their defensive frailties. Their reliance on the likes of Lucas Barbosa, who has 12 goals this season, and Gilberto, with 10, ensures they possess enough attacking threat to trouble Gremio’s backline.

The hosts, however, are likely to dominate proceedings. Gremio’s attacking quartet, including Yeferson Soteldo and Martin Braithwaite, has shown flashes of brilliance, particularly at home. Braithwaite’s six goals in just 13 league appearances underscore his efficiency, and he is well-placed to exploit Juventude’s porous defence, which has conceded a league-high 52 goals.

“Gremio’s strength at home combined with Juventude’s leaky backline makes this a prime opportunity for the hosts to capitalise, even if they concede along the way,” says BettingTips4You.com expert Gerard Gabasa. “The stats and the form both suggest this is a match where we’ll see goals at both ends but a home victory at full-time.”

Ultimately, Gremio’s solid home record should see them through. Despite conceding, their superior quality and ability to convert chances should provide the edge they need to claim a crucial victory.

Correct Score Prediction: Gremio 2-1 Juventude

A 2-1 scoreline appears to be the most plausible outcome, reflecting Gremio’s home advantage and Juventude’s scoring consistency. The hosts have shown they can score multiple goals against lesser opposition, as evidenced by their recent 3-1 win over Atletico Goianiense. At the same time, Juventude’s attack, led by Barbosa and Gilberto, has proven capable of breaching defences, even if their overall results have been lacking.

Gremio’s defensive injuries—most notably to key players like Walter Kannemann—leave them vulnerable to conceding, especially against a team desperate for points. However, their attacking firepower should ultimately outweigh their defensive shortcomings. With Braithwaite leading the line and contributions from creative players like Soteldo and Edenilson, Gremio are well-equipped to score twice and secure the points.

Juventude, on the other hand, will fight tooth and nail but are likely to fall short. Their inability to keep clean sheets on the road combined with their struggles to win away from home since August make it difficult to envision them snatching a result in Porto Alegre.

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