SM
Yemen vs. Saudi Arabia: 6 hrs 3 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
Copa Sudamericana | Quarter-Finals | 1st Leg
Aug 24, 2023 at 11pm UK
Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria
SP

LDU Quito
2 - 1
Sao Paulo

Julio (2'), Ibarra (25')
Gonzalez (85')
FT(HT: 2-0)
Moura (80')
Rafinha (12'), Beraldo (45+1'), Luan (87')

Preview: LDU Quito vs. Sao Paulo - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: LDU Quito vs. Sao Paulo - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa Sudamericana clash between LDU Quito and Sao Paulo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole

The Copa Sudamericana has reached the quarter-final stage, and LDU Quito will host Sao Paulo in their first-leg match on Thursday.

The hosts head into this one in the midst of an incredible 17-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, which is something that the visitors will be pushing to break down.


Match preview

LDU Quito are enjoying quite the run of form at the moment in all competitions, with a 17-match unbeaten run being something that has bred a lot of confidence into the squad.

However, they will be wary of the fact that the run was almost brought to an end during their previous Copa Sudamericana game when they faced Nublense.

The second leg of that match technically saw LDU Quito lose in the normal game, suffering a 3-2 defeat on the day, but the aggregate score took things to penalties which is where they progressed.

Luis Zubeldia will not want to see his team go that close to being knocked out this time around, though, but to achieve that they will want to kick things off with a perfect start in the first leg.

Boasting the home advantage first will allow LDU Quito to set the precedent of the tie if they take advantage of it, but after two goalless draws in their last two matches, an improved attacking performance will be necessary.

However, the visitors also struggled for goals during their most recent outing as they played out a goalless draw against Botafogo, which showcases the strength at the back, but the need for more edge at the opposite end of the pitch.

Despite that result Sao Paulo should be relatively confident considering the fact they reached the final of this competition last season.

They ultimately fell short at the final hurdle in that one, but that loss is something that should be inspiring them to go one step further this time around.

Dorival Junior's men had to come back from a first-leg loss in the previous round though, and while they managed that comfortably it is not a position they will wish to be in again.

It was the away leg of those two games that proved problematic last time out which adds further pressure, but since losing that game they have been undefeated in all competitions.

LDU Quito Copa Sudamericana form:

Sao Paulo Copa Sudamericana form:


Sao Paulo form (all competitions):



Team News

The Ecuadorians will want to provide more bite up front than they have managed recently and Jhojan Julio is someone who could be entrusted to do exactly that.

It is equally important for LDU Quito to not allow themselves to be in an uphill battle for the second leg either, and after a clean sheet in their last outing, the same back four are likely to retain their places.

The visitors may also look at retaining the same defensive setup from their most recent game after having the same success at keeping the ball out of the net, showcasing their defensive capabilities.

James Rodriguez has been a key part of the team since signing a two-year deal in the summer, and his attacking qualities just behind the striker could prove to be vital here.


LDU Quito possible starting lineup:
Dominguez; Padilla, Rodriguez, Ade, Quinonez; Ibarra, Martinez, Piovi, Alvarado; Guerrero, Julio

Sao Paulo possible starting lineup:
Rafael; Rafinha, Arboleda, Beraldo, Paulista; Alisson, Maia; Rodriguez, Luciano, David; Calleri


We say: LDU Quito 1-1 Sao Paulo

Both teams will bring strong squads to this match, and Sao Paulo will certainly be confident they have the quality to cause problems away from home.

However, the incredible run of form that LDU Quito are on right now will make them difficult to break, in what will likely be a very tight and cagey game.



For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting over 1.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Over 1.5:curl


body check tags ::

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


amp_article__521782 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-06-05 13:26:45:
html db last update - 2024-06-05 13:26:45 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
Thursday's Copa Sudamericana predictions including Sao Paulo vs. San Lorenzo
Ranking the top 20 volleys in Premier League history
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Preview: Chelsea vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups

1

PC

Fulham out to end 45-year wait in Chelsea clash

2

FO

Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Sheff Weds - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

3

PM

Ranking the top 20 volleys in Premier League history

NEW

4

RT

Man City back on track as Man United disappoint: Premier League GW18 predictions

5

MC

Could Madueke return to the fold? Chelsea predicted lineup vs. Fulham

6

CM

Preview: Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups

7

PB

Preview: Norwich vs. Millwall - prediction, team news, lineups

8

PN

Saka salvation? Gunners offered the chance to sign forward from European giant

9

SS

Three or four at the back? Predicted Forest XI against Spurs

10

TO


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .