Match Preview

The CONMEBOL Libertadores is nearing its 2017 climax and our Barcelona SC vs Grêmio preview features two of the four clubs remaining in the competition. Barcelona SC from Ecuador face Brazil’s Grêmio in the first leg of a highly anticipated Semi Final, which should lay the groundwork for the second leg in a week’s time in Porte Alegre.

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The home team under scrutiny in today’s Barcelona SC vs Grêmio betting tips have been stuttering domestically, picking up just thirteen points from their first thirteen matches in the Ecuadorian top flight. They have become draw specialists in recent months, ending level in eight of their last ten games. Guillermo Almada’s side have won just once in ten overall, though that victory did come against Brazilian side Santos.

The Tricolor just can’t seem to put together any kind of consistent run – they have managed to win just three times in ten and have scored just once in their most recent ten fixtures on the road. Renato Portaluppi’s players have lost one-third of their Serie A matches this season and they are hanging on to the third spot in that division by the skin of their teeth. The Brazilians eliminated their compatriots Botafogo in the Quarter Finals, pipping their rivals 1-0 on aggregate. The CONMEL Libertadores soccer odds tell us that the away side should win this, read our free predictions below to see how we think things will pan out.

Barcelona SC vs Grêmio Prediction and Betting Advice

The Toreros penchant for drawing matches was the major deciding factor in predicting another stalemate in our Barcelona SC vs Grêmio bets. When a team finishes the level in eight of their previous ten clashes, the statistic can’t be ignored. The Ecuadorians drew at home to the last Brazilian side they faced, in the previous round of the Copa Libertadores. That 1-1 tie with Santos gives us an indication of the kind of contest we can expect.

The Brazilians would view a draw as a positive result in difficult circumstances, so Renato Portaluppi will probably approach the contest in a cautious manner. His side have lost just one of their last five away games in this competition – generally, they set up to spoil and then hit their opponents on the counter. It’s a formula that has served them well and allowed them to progress to the Semi-Finals. We found the best odds to back our prediction at 10Bet, making them our recommended bookmaker this time.

A feature of both sides represented in our free OddsDigger Barcelona SC vs Grêmio predictions has been their lack of prowess in front of goal. In seven of the home club’s last ten outings, there has been under 2.5 goals scored. They have put the ball in the net just four times in their last six alone at the Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo.

The visitor’s fixtures have developed a similar trend for little goalmouth action. There were over 2.5 goals in just two of their last sixteen match-ups. There has actually been one goal or less in nine of their last ten duels – that really is a remarkable figure and one that has helped to shape the latest instalment of our Sunday's football tips. Betway have brilliantly priced odds for our selection, so make sure to bet with them.