Cruzeiro vs Libertad Prediction: Cruzeiro are almost in the semifinal!

Cruzeiro will host Libertad in the second leg of the quarterfinals in Copa Sudamericana. The first match in Uruguay ended with a confident away win 2:0, so Cruzeiro will enter this match without too much pressure unlike their opponents Libertad. Of course, it’s not fair to say that Libertad are without any chance, but they will have to do much more than in the first match if they want to play in the semifinals.

Form: DWLWD

Cruzeiro are still undefeated in this competition this season, and their main issue are away matches, but in the first match, they dealt with it in the best possible way. A comfortable 2:0 win should be more than enough for this team to qualify for the semifinals. They played only a draw in the last match in the league against Cuiaba, but their main focus is on this match and reaching the semifinals. In this match, Cruzeiro will be without Vitinho and Rafael Silva both of whom are injured.

Form: WLWWW

Before the defeat against Cruzeiro in the first match, Libertad had three home wins in the quarterfinals of Copa Sudamericana and this defeat was a bit unexpected. Libertad had the possession in that match, but they didn’t create many goalscoring chances. They are undefeated in their last 5 away matches, and in the last match, they won 1:0 against Tacuaray in the domestic league. However, this is a different kind of competition and match and it will be extremely difficult for this team to overcome the 2-goal deficit against Cruzeiro in Brazil.

Cruzeiro are in a very good position to be part of the semifinals of Copa Sudamericana. The two-goal advantage from the first match should be more than enough for it. Libertad will find it even more difficult to play fast and create chances in this match, so I expect Cruzeiro once again to win, and to use the space in the defensive line of the opponent who must attack, and score many goals.