America Mineiro v Corinthians

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We have reached the quarter-final stage of the Brazilian domestic cup competition (Copa do Brasil) and the 1st leg fixtures features this upcoming clash between America Mineiro and Corinthians when the two sides meet at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio, with the hosts looking to continue their resurgence in form.

With just one win gained from a run of nine matches in all competitions earlier in the season from mid-April through to mid-May which also included six defeats within this period, America Mineiro have since staged a comeback as the hosts have lost just a further four games in their subsequent 12 matches overall.

America Mineiro have also captured a total of six wins during this time as well, four of which have been registered on home soil at their Estádio Raimundo Sampaio with victories over Internacional, Fortaleza, Corinthians and Millonarios, while goals have also been prominent with eight of these 12 matches also producing goals for both teams as well.

The hosts have reached this quarter-final stage of the Copa do Brasil thanks to wins against Nova Iguacu 7-1 on aggregate along with sneaking past Internacional on penalties after the scores were level at 3-3 at the end of normal time.

Corinthians have struggled to put any sort of positive momentum together in recent times as the visitors have managed to register just two wins out of their last seven matches overall, with wins against Santos and Liverpool, but also slipping to four defeats in the process.

Defeat to Wednesday's hosts, America Mineiro, in an earlier Serie A match away from home has been followed by losses to Independiente del Valle, Athletico PR and Bragantino, the latter being a 1-0 loss at home in Serie A.

Having also picked up just four wins from their last 17 matches in all competitions, momentum looks to be very much against Corinthians heading into these 1st leg ties in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil, while form on their travels has been even worse.

Corinthians have been handed no fewer than nine defeats in their last 11 outings on the road in all competitions as well, so the prospects of an away win at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio look decidedly unfavourable where Corinthians are concerned, while goals could be at a premium with seven of these 11 games resulting in Under 2.5 goals.

America Mineiro v Corinthians Verdict

America Mineiro have won both of the previous two meetings with Corinthians with 2-0 and 1-0 victories respectively, but goals may be hard to come by at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio as each of the last 11 encounters have resulted in Under 2.5 goals in total and this trend looks set to continue on Wednesday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2. 5 goals @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw & Under 2. 5 goals @ 3.75

Correct score: 1-1 @ 6.00