Fortaleza vs Trinidense prediction, preview, team news and more | Copa Sudamericana 2024

Fortaleza and Trinidense return to action in the Copa Sudamericana when they go head-to-head in the final group-stage game at the Arena Castelão on Wednesday. While the Paraguayan outfit have already been eliminated, Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s men will head into the game looking to secure top spot in Group D.

Fortaleza returned to winning ways last weekend when they edged out Sport Recife 4-1 in the semi-finals of the Copa do Nordeste.

Before that, Vojvoda’s men were on a seven-game winless run, claiming five draws and losing twice across all competitions.

Fortaleza now turn their attention to the Copa Sudamericana, where they have picked up 10 points from five matches to sit at the top of Group D, two points above second-placed Boca Juniors.

Trinidense, on the other hand, have endured a tough continental run as they head into the group finale rooted to the bottom of the table.

Jose Arrua’s men have lost four of their five matches, with their only victory coming on April 24, when they beat Nacional Potosi 2-0 on home turf.

Trinidense head into Wednesday’s game off the back of a 2-1 victory over Olimpija in the Paraguayan top flight, where they have picked up seven points from their last three matches.

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Fortaleza vs Trinidense Head-To-Head

This will be the second-ever encounter between Fortaleza and Trinidense, with the Brazilian side claiming a 2-0 victory when they first met in April’s reverse fixture.

Fortaleza Form Guide: W-L-D-D-L

Trinidense Form Guide: W-D-W-L-L

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Fortaleza vs Trinidense Team News

Fortaleza

The hosts will be without the duo of Lucas Sasha and Calebe, who are currently recuperating from knee and thigh injuries respectively.

Injured: Lucas Sasha, Calebe

Suspended: None

Trinidense

Barring any late fitness issues, Trinidense head into the game with a clean bill of health and no suspension concerns.

Injured: None

Suspended: None

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Fortaleza vs Trinidense Predicted XI

Fortaleza Predicted XI (4-4-2): João Ricardo; Bruno Pacheco, Tomás Cardona, Emanuel Britez, Tinga; Moisés, Pedro Augusto, Hércules, Yago Pikachu; Tomás Pochettino, Juan Martín Lucero

Trinidense Predicted XI (4-4-2): Wilson Quiñónez; Armando Ruiz Diaz, Cesar Benitez, Gilberto Flores, Sergio Mendoza; Joel Román, Cristhian Martínez, Marcos Riveros, Luis De la Cruz; Tomas Rayer, Alan Pereira

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Fortaleza vs Trinidense Prediction

While Trinidense have hit their stride of late, they have endured a difficult Copa Sudamericana campaign and are in for a tough 90 minutes against a rejuvenated Fortaleza side.

Vojvoda’s men are unbeaten in their last eight home games and we fancy them to claim all three points.

Prediction: Fortaleza 2-0 Trinidense