Penarol vs The Strongest Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th August 2024

Penarol will play host to The Strongest at Estadio Campeón del Siglo in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday. The hosts emerged as the winners when the sides last met.

Penarol vs The Strongest Preview

Penarol earned qualification to the round of 16 as a second-placed team in the group stage. They finished second in Group G with 12 points behind Atlético Mineiro (15 points). The Uruguayan giants did not qualify for Copa Libertadores last season but they remain one of the competition’s most successful teams.

Decano finished third in the Uruguayan Primera División last season. They kicked off their new campaign on a tear, winning 13 games out of 15 and drawing twice. They have established a seven-point lead atop the standings. Penarol have won their last two home matches, beating Fénix (2-0) and Defensor Sporting (1-0).

The Strongest topped Group C to book their place in the round of 16. They won three matches out of six, drawing one and losing two to record 10 points. The visitors had the same points as second-placed Gremio but snatched the top spot on goal difference. The Strongest last played in this competition in 2022.

Tigre claimed their 16th title in the Bolivian Primera División last season. They sit second with 21 points in the new campaign, trailing the top spot by two points ahead of matchday 11. The visitors are unbeaten in their last four matches. The Strongest are in search of their first win at Estadio Campeón del Siglo.

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Penarol vs The Strongest Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Penarol have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches against The Strongest.
• Penarol have won thrice and drawn once in their last four home matches against The Strongest.
• Penarol have won twice, drawn twice and lost one in their last five matches at home.
• The Strongest have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Penarol have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while The Strongest have won twice, drawn twice and lost once. Form Guide: Penarol – L-W-W-W-L, The Strongest – W-W-D-D-L.

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Penarol vs The Strongest Prediction

Penarol’s talisman Silvera has been a top performer in their continental campaign, scoring five goals in the group stage. He is one of the men to watch out for in this clash.

The Strongest’s response should come from Ursino and Enrique Triverio, who boast two goals each for the Bolivian giants.

Penarol are expected to come out on top based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Penarol 2-1 The Strongest

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Penarol vs The Strongest Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Penarol to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Penarol to score first – Yes

Tip 4: The Strongest to score - Yes