SportsMall previews Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Cruzeiro and Lanús, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
By losing their first semifinal match of the Copa Sudamericana, Cruise will drive Wool in the opening match of that tie in Mineirao on Wednesday.
At the beginning of the tournament, Cruzeiro beat Club Libertad 3-1, while the Argentines managed to beat Independiente Medellín on penalties.
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Cruzeiro continued its fast start in the Sudamericana this year and beat Libertad in the quarterfinals.
La Celeste have scored eight goals before the 25th minute in this competition and are undefeated at home in the Sudamericana this year.
Fernando DinizThe Brasileiro have won just one of their previous eight home games in all competitions, losing 1-0 to Sao Paulo in Serie A last September.
Cruzeiro was no slouch in this year's Sudamericana home match, failing to win just two matches in the 2024 tournament in Minero.
Since the 2-0 victory in the first leg of the quarterfinals against Libertad, the Belo Horizonte team has conceded a goal or less in five consecutive games.
Capuloso has won only two of its matches against Argentine opponents in this tournament, a 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors in the round of 16, and advanced from that tie on penalties.
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After a pair of quarterfinals, Lanús, which had few opportunities, held its own against Independiente Medellín in the penalty shootout.
Ricardo ZielinskyWin's men are unbeaten at home in this year's competition, having drawn 1-1 in Medellin before advancing on penalties.
However, they have recently hit a roadblock: they are on a three-game winless streak in all competitions and suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Independiente on Friday.
Lanús has failed to win nine consecutive competitive matches in regulation time, and its last victory came in less than 90 minutes in the second leg of a South American tie against LDU Quito (3-1) in August.
Granada have never lost a semi-final match in this competition, winning both matches in this phase against Vélez Sarsfield in 2021.
They have never beaten a Brazilian opponent away from home in this tournament, but came from behind to draw 1-1 in Cuiabá on the opening day.
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Cruzeiro could be left without many players on Wednesday rafael silva have knee pain, Sing Dealing with a broken leg and Whitinho He is recovering from a thigh injury.
Juan Tinenno He was sidelined for the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Matias Henrich AND Lautaro Diaz Questionable due to muscle problems.
lucas romero A couple will be suspended for this match after receiving a warning in their previous Sudamericana match. Hello george It was the only goal for the home team.
There may be a menstrual problem. Ezequiel Muñoz On the Lanús side, Abel Luciatti This match could be lost due to muscle cramps. Loísa River He is expected to be out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury.
Nicolas Morgantini Achilles tendon problem and Neri Dominguez He will miss a few more weeks due to a groin strain.
Daniel LondonLanús's only own goal came in their previous match against Independiente Medellín. Nahuel Lozada One penalty was saved in the shootout and another saw it go over the bar to help them advance.
Cruzeiro's probable starting lineup:
Cassius; William, Ivaldo, Villalba, Xavier; Wallace, Peralta; Díaz, Pereira, Verón; Jorge
Lance's possible starting lineup:
Losada; Morgantini, Izquierdoz, Muñoz, Soler; Poggio Salvio; Moreno, Carrera, Torres; Bou
We say: Cruzeiro 1-0 Lanús
Lance has a dangerous attacking player Walter P.His teammates haven't served him well in recent weeks and we're counting on Cruzeiro's overall depth to pull out a narrow win in this one.
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