The decisive matches for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil take place this Wednesday, the 16th. According to the odds from bookmakers (1xBet, Pinnacle and Bet7k), São Paulo and Flamengo are the favorites.
The winning teams advance to the final of the competition. Tricolor Paulista receives Corinthians at 7:30 pm, at Estádio do Morumbi, in São Paulo (SP).
At 21:30, Flamengo faces Grêmio, at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).
Copa do Brasil semi-final first leg games
Interestingly, Corinthians had the advantage in the first match of the Copa do Brasil against São Paulo. But, Tricolor emerges as a favorite to take the vacancy.
At the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo, on Tuesday (July 25), Timão beat its state rival with two goals by Renato Augusto. Luciano discounted for Tricolor Paulista.
In the game in Rio Grande do Sul, the Gauchos started pressing, but saw the Cariocas take the lead. Wesley regained possession in midfield, launched for Bruno Henrique, who found Gabi in the small area.
The number 10 completed the back of the net and left to celebrate his 30th goal for the competition.
He became the third highest goalscorer of all time in the Copa do Brasil, behind Fred (37) and Romário (34).
In the second half, Kannemann was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. At 24 minutes, Arrascaeta found Thiago Maia inside the area. The defensive midfielder finished to increase the red-black advantage.
After winning their respective semifinal first leg games, Flamengo and Corinthians can draw the return that will guarantee their presence in the decision.
Bookmaker Odds
However, the advantage is not enough to ensure Corinthians’ favoritism according to bookmakers. After all, the team lost its main player, Roger Guedes, sold to Qatar football.
In addition, Tricolor Paulista will play in front of its fans and is going through a good phase under the command of Dorival Jr. Pinnacle‘s odds are as follows: São Paulo’s victory with 1,757, a draw with 3,460 and Corinthians’ victory with 5,620.
At 1xBet, São Paulo is at 1.75, a tie at 3.46 and Corinthians at 5.15. Bet7k presents the following scenario with São Paulo (1.7), tie (3.55) and Corinthians (5.6).
The situation of the team from Rio de Janeiro on the field is much more comfortable, since Grêmio will need two goals and take risks from the beginning of the game.
Therefore, Pinnacle‘s odds for the match are as follows: Flamengo win with 1,714, draw with 3,930 and Grêmio win with 5,050.
At 1xBet, Flamengo has 1.71, a tie with 3.85 and Grêmio with 4.76. While Bet7k points Flamengo with 1.60, tie 3.8 and Grêmio 5.21.