Juventude vs Gremio Prediction and Betting Tips | July 7th 2024
The action continues in round 15 of Brasileiro Serie A as Juventude play host to Gremio at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi on Sunday. Having failed to win the last six meetings between the sides, Roger Machado’s men will head into the weekend looking to get one over the visitors and end their two-match losing run.
Juventude were left empty handed once again as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Bahia at the Arena Fonte Nova on Thursday.
Machado’s side have now lost three of their last four matches, with a 2-1 victory over league leaders Flamengo on June 27 being the exception.
With 16 points from 13 matches, Juventude are currently 13th in the Serie A table, level on points with 12th-placed Criciuma.
Like the hosts, Gremio continue to struggle for results as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Palmeiras last time out after throwing away a two-goal lead in the final 15 minutes of the game.
Renato Portaluppi’s men have now failed to win eight of their last nine Serie A games, losing six and claiming two draws since late April.
Gremio have picked up 11 points from 12 matches to sit 18th in the league standings, level on points with 19th-placed Atletico Goianiense.
Juventude vs Gremio Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Gremio hold the upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won 25 of the last 43 meetings between the sides.
- Juventude have picked up eight wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 10 occasions.
- Gremio are currently on a six-game winning streak against Machado’s men, claiming four wins and two draws since a 2-0 loss in July 2021.
- Juventude are one of just four sides unbeaten at home in Serie A this season, having picked up four wins and two draws in their six matches so far.
- Gremio are yet to win a Serie A away game this season, losing four and claiming one draw in their five matches so far.
Juventude vs Gremio Prediction
Gremio head into the weekend unbeaten in 18 of their last 20 games against Juventude and will be deaperate to find their feet.
However, Machado’s men have been rock-solid at home so far and we predict they will do just enough to force a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Juventude 1-1 Gremio
Juventude vs Gremio Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in four of Gremio’s last five games)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been five or more bookings in the last five clashes between the two teams)