Sao Paulo will face LDU Quito, on 1 September 2023, 05.00 WIB at Estadio Cicero Pompeu de Toledo. With this confrontation, LDU Quito moves confidently towards the threshold of the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana.
In the first meeting last week, Los Albos managed to achieve a convincing 2-1 win at home. This result made them move forward with confidence thanks to the superiority they achieved. They only need a draw or win to secure their ticket to the semi-finals.
Watch the Sao Paulo vs. LDU Quito match on September 1, 2023
The positive momentum gained by LDU Quito in the first match is sure to fuel their enthusiasm for the return match. The 2-1 lead they managed to gain was not only profitable in terms of score, but also gave a boost of confidence to their team. With great determination, Los Albos will try to maintain their great performance and achieve positive results at home against their opponents.
However, despite their superiority on aggregate, LDU Quito will not underestimate Sao Paulo. This Brazilian team has the ability to provide fierce resistance, especially when playing at home. On the way to Estadio Morumbi, Los Albos must make sure to stay focused and not let their guard down in the face of what could be more intense resistance.
This fight is not only about advancing to the semi-finals, but also about prestige and pride. São Paulo, as a Brazilian team, certainly does not want to stop midway, and they will do everything in their power to turn the situation around. LDU Quito, on the other hand, will look to maintain its lead and continue its journey in this competition.
Analysis of the match Sao Paulo Vs LDU Quito
Positive momentum could also be in favor of São Paulo in São Paulo’s match against LDU Quito on September 1, 2023. Because they have the advantage of playing at home in the second match, as they have achieved 10 straight wins in this competition.
Dorival Júnior and his team also have an impressive record at Estádio do Morumbi. That is nine wins from the last 10 matches and seven clean sheets.
Sao Paulo has a long history of meeting teams from Ecuador in this tournament. One fond memory is beating CS Emelek 4-2 in the opening match of the quarter-finals in 2014. That match saw them lead by an aggregate score of 6-5.
If Sao Paulo can turn things around in the second leg, they will become the first team to reach the semi-finals of this tournament twice in a row. This has started since the Colombian Junior Club did this in 2017 and 2018.
Meanwhile, LDU Quito found themselves one goal ahead after the first leg. Memories of the bitter defeat in the second round of last year still linger. This advantage almost took them to the semi-finals. Unfortunately, Atlético Paranaense halted their journey with scores of 4-2 and 4-3 on aggregate.
On the other hand, LDU Quito’s performance away from home shows stability, as it has not lost in nine matches in all competitions. Additionally, they have not conceded more than two goals in four away matches in the Sudamericana this year.
Thanks to their strong defence, LDU Quito will hope to maintain their form away from home and avoid the number of goals scored. This match gives them the opportunity to achieve victory in extra time or even penalty kicks if necessary.
If they succeed in passing this battle, this achievement will be their first achievement in reaching the semi-finals of the tournament since 2011. That year, LDU Quito succeeded in achieving the runner-up position.
Head to head and predict the final result
The two teams have met several times. Here are the live data for both:
- 08/25/23: LDU Quito 2 – 1 Sao Paulo
- 09/23/20: LDU Quito 4 – 2 Sao Paulo
- 12/03/20: São Paulo – 3 – 0 LD Quito
Sao Paulo is the most favored team in this match. They are the defending champions of the Copa Sudamericana and have more experience in this competition. However, LDU Quito is also a team to be reckoned with. They are a strong team and capable of playing well at home.
The final score prediction for the match between Sao Paulo and LDU Quito on September 1, 2023 is 1 – 0 for the home team. But this match will be fierce and the result may change.
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