Colo Colo and Atlético PR meet at Estadio Monumental David Arellano, in a match for this phase of the Copa Libertadores (Group Stage). These two teams have never met before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. The home advantage may play an important role in this match, since Colo Colo presents considerable differences in results at home and away.
Colo Colo :
The home team comes to this 2 nd round of Group C after a loss in their debut in this group stage, against Wilstermann, by (2‑0). This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. The team comes to this match after a win off against La Serena by (1‑2). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Colo Colo won 4, tied 3 and lost 3. Their defense has not been very solid, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 9 times, but have gotten the comeback in 4. In the last 19 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 13 of their 33 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘ ).
The Colo-Colo debuted with a loss at the Libertadores, so you need to use the local factor as an ally in the quest for a recovery. When facing a team like Athletico-PR, the difficulty tends to exist. However, it is at home where he will play, so he must impose his game strategies. He knows that with another obstacle he can end up complicating everything and that is something he does not want. In this way, you must present smart and efficient football, to increase the chances of victory. In this match, the best available players will go to the field.
Atlético PR :
The away team plays its second match in Group C, after having won (1‑0) in their first match in this group stage, against Peñarol. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses as a visitor, with 21 goals scored and 15 suffered; against 11 victories, 3 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium, with 26 goals scored and 7 suffered. The team comes to this match after a home win for Rio Branco PR by (1‑0). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Atlético PR has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. This is a team that usually scores many times first: they opened the scoring in 12 of their last 15 matches, of these 12 they reached the break in advantage in 7 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 10.
Athletico-PR struggled to beat Peñarol in their debut and that lit a warning light. It seems strange to say that, especially after having beaten a traditionally strong opponent and in the first round of the group stage. However, the performance was below expectations and it is clear that it can evolve more. To achieve a good result in this confrontation it will be necessary to show more solidity in the field. Mistakes cannot happen and in doing your actions you will have to be efficient. In this match, the best available players will go to the field.
