Grêmio vs Juventude – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 31/01/2024

This Wednesday, one of the biggest games of the Rio Grande do Sul state championship takes place in Porto Alegre, when Grêmio and Juventude meet at Arena do Grêmio.

This confrontation pits 2 teams that claim leadership face to face, and whoever wins can take the top of the table.

Grêmio and Juventude appear with 6 points and both are just one point below the leader, Internacional.

Therefore, they will need a stumble from the Colorado team, which in this round faces Guarany de Bagé, the last placed team, playing away from home.

But the confrontation is also important to give confidence to these teams, in addition to moving an important situation into the next phases.

Grêmio

Grêmio remains under a lot of pressure, even after 2 consecutive victories.

After beating São José 4-1 at home, their best performance of the season, the team went to Pelotas to face Brazil.

Coach Renato Gaúcho ended up making some changes, the state of the pitch also greatly harmed Grêmio’s game model, but it was a poor match, very weak technically and which drew a lot of criticism.

Grêmio continues without signing, the team still has its limitations and although it has good names, collectively it is far below several teams in the first division.

For Wednesday night’s clash, coach Renato must make all of his starters available, with the return of the defensive duo Geromel and Kannemann.

In addition to them, the game starts with striker Soteldo, who has been the team’s highlight so far this season and did not start against Brazil.

Juventude

Juventude is also in second place with 6 points, with 2 wins and one defeat, but after starting their campaign very well, with 2 excellent victories, the team ended up being defeated in the last match.

They also played in Porto Alegre, and lost 1-0 against São José.

After conceding Kayan’s goal, in the 23rd minute of the first stage, Juventude had difficulties, due to a poor pitch from Passo D’Areia, an opponent who scored very strongly and still a difficulty at the beginning of the season, due to poor preparation.

Against Grêmio, the tendency is for Juventude to play with lower lines, but have good counterattack power, especially due to what they presented last season, when they managed to climb to the first national division.

Grêmio is still the favorite for this match, even though it has problems assembling its squad.

It’s a team that has interesting names since the last edition of the Brazilian Championship, where it was runner-up.

The local factor also gives Grêmio the prospect of a good result and therefore, their victory will be my betting choice.

Conclusion:

But Grêmio hasn’t had a good defense since 2023, so I believe that Juventude is also capable of scoring a goal. Therefore, the goal line and for both teams to score can also be valid alternatives.