Penarol - Emelec

Copa Libertadores 2013, Group Stage

Both teams started the group stage with a win: Penarol won as visitors against Iquique, while Emelec managed a high-profile victory at home against Velez Sarsfield. So there is a lot at stake in this match, and the team that will win could top the group alone, and take a nice advantage when it comes to qualification. So for sure, both teams will be fired-up tonight. Penarol are yet to start their domestic campaign, but they are coming after a good away win, so morale should be at the top. With few changes compared to last year, they maintained their solid base, and keep playing pretty much the same way. That mean an offensive and pleasant style, which always puts a lot of pressure on their opponents. Emelec, on the other hand, has form to their advantage, as they have managed to win all their official games in 2013, including the aforementioned clash with Velez, and their latest match against LDU Quito, as visitors, also resting a few regulars. They are really looking unstoppable at the moment, and they are also showing some very pleasing performances. They press a lot on offense, and they can launch some deadly counter-attacks at any time. Hard to pick a winner under these circumstances, but I'm sure we'll be seeing some goals here. The line seems lower than what I expected, so I'm going for a bet on goals. GL!

over 2.25 goals @ 2.00, 4/10
Result: 1-0, LOST