Gremio vs The Strongest prediction, preview, team news and more | Copa Libertadores 2024
Gremio will face The Strongest at the Couto Pereira on Wednesday in another round of the 2024 Copa Libertadores group stage campaign. The home side have been out of action since the start of the month due to flooding in the city and will be looking to mark their return to action with a win.
They beat Estudiantes 1-0 last time out in the Copa Libertadores, with 19-year-old Nathan Fernandes scoring the only goal of the game mere minutes after his introduction in the second half.
The Strongest, meanwhile, have performed well in the tournament and have now guaranteed a spot in the knockout stages. They thrashed Huachipato 4-0 last time out with four players getting on the scoresheet including Alvaro Quiroga and Brayan Angulo, who came off the bench to score their first continental goals of the campaign.
Gremio vs The Strongest Head-to-Head
Wednesday's game will mark just the second meeting between Gremio and The Strongest.
The two sides faced off for the first-ever time in the reverse meeting of Wednesday's fixture last month which the visitors won 2-0.
Gremio Form Guide in Copa Libertadores: W-L-L
The Strongest Form Guide in Copa Libertadores: W-W-D-L-W
Gremio vs The Strongest Team News
Gremio
Andre Martins, Gustavo Martins, Lucas Milla, Mayk, Jhonata Robert, Cristian Pavon and Geromel are all injured and will not feature for the hosts on Wednesday. Mathias Villasanti is out with a suspension and will also miss out on the midweek clash.
Injured: Andre Martins, Gustavo Martins, Lucas Milla, Mayk, Jhonata Robert, Cristian Pavon, Pedro Geromel
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Mathias Villasanti
The Strongest
Diego Wayar came off injured last time out and is expected to miss out on the midweek clash, joining Daniel Lino and Jaime Arrascaita on the injury list for the visitors.
Injured: Diego Wayar, Daniel Lino, Jaime Arrascaita
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Gremio vs The Strongest Predicted XI
Gremio Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Agustin Marchesin; Joao Pedro, Rodrigo Ely, Walter Kannemann, Fabio; Pepe, Dodi; Everton Galdino, Franco Cristaldo, Yeferson Soltedo; Joao Pedro
The Strongest Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Guillermo Viscarra; Maximiliano Caire, Dario Aimar, Adrian Jusino, Fabricio Quaglio; Leonel Lopez, Luciano Ursino; Joel Amoroso, Michael Ortega, Rodrigo Ramallo; Enrique Triverio
Gremio vs The Strongest Prediction
Gremio are on a run of back-to-back winless outings after winning each of their previous three matches. They have, however, won their last two 'home' games and will be looking forward to Wednesday's match.
The Strongest are on a run of back-to-back victories and have won five of their last six games across all competitions. They have performed well on foreign grounds lately and should avoid defeat here.
Prediction: Gremio 1-1 The Strongest