Second to last game in this year’s Copa Libertadores group stages. We head to Talcahuano in Chile for a shootout for qualification.
Huachipato are 10th in Chile Primera with 18 points from 15 games. In Copa Libertadores they are 2nd in the group with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. At home they have 2 draws from 2 games. Recent all competition form is 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Gremio are 12th in Brasileirao after 5 games with 6 points. In Libertadores they are 3rd with 6 points after 2 wins and 2 losses.
Team news: Home side have a doubt over striker Cris Martinez but have attacker Gonzalo Montes back from suspension. Cristian Pavon is out for the visitors who also miss Robert, Geromel, Henrique and Mila. Key man Diego Costa is back after his suspension.
Head-to-head statistics: 3 games – 2 wins Huachipato and 1 draw.
Betting selection – This group is convoluted due to Gremio postponing matches due to terrible weather. A home win qualifies them while a Gremio win puts them in pole position. A draw would leave Gremio needing a win at home to Estudiantes at the weekend. Take Huachipato +0.5 at 1.65 or 13-20 bet365. We get paid on home win or draw.