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Penarol host Botafogo at Estadio Campeón del Siglo in the Copa Libertadores semi-final second leg on Wednesday. The hosts have a mountain to climb at home, as Botafogo will look to finish the job they began in the first leg.
Penarol were hammered 5-0 in the first leg of the semi-final at the Arena MRV last Tuesday. Savarino opened the goal fiesta after 50 minutes and completed his brace nine minutes after.
Decano had been on a three-game winning streak, scoring five goals without conceding, until their collapse against Botafogo. Penarol have won six times in their last 10 matches across competitions and are atop the Uruguayan Primera División ahead of matchday 16.
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Penarol are also in quest of their first win over Botafogo, who are seen as one of top favourites for the Copa Libertadores, alongside 2013 winners and fellow Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro. The Brazilian side are yet to win the top CONMEBOL club competition after six appearances. They are in the semi-finals for the third time.
Fogo are staring at a third Brazilian Serie A title, as they sit atop the standings with seven matchdays to spare, three points ahead of defending champions Palmeiras. Botafogo are undefeated in 14 matches across competitions.
Penarol vs Botafogo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met three times, with Botafogo winning twice and drawing the other.
- Penarol have won thrice in their last five home matche across competitions.
- Penarol have won the Copa Libertadores five times: in 1960, 1961, 1966, 1982 and 1987.
- Botafogo have won four times in their last five road outings.
- Penarol have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches, while Botafogo have won thrice in the same period
- Form Guide: Penarol – L-W-W-W-L; Botafogo – W-W-D-W-D
Penarol vs Botafogo Prediction
Penarol enter the clash looking to overturn a first-leg deficit at home. Botafogo won't be complacent despite their aggregate lead. They are expected to put the hosts on the defensive in the first leg, thanks to their brilliant attack.
Penarol will likely come out on top on the night but fall short of winning the tie.
Prediction: Penarol 2-1 Botafogo
Penarol vs Botafogo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Penarol
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Penarol to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Botafogo to score - Yes
