We will find out which team will become the first to advance to the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil as Corinthians face Juventude in the second leg at Corinthians Arena.
Despite a strong effort in the first leg, Corinthians' late comeback fell short, resulting in their first Copa do Brasil defeat of the year. If they fail to win this match, they risk being eliminated in the quarter-finals, which would be their earliest exit from the competition since 2021 (the third round).
At home in the Copa do Brasil this year, Corinthians have one win and one draw from their two matches and haven't lost a Copa do Brasil game at Corinthians Arena since 2021, when Atletico Goianiense defeated them 2-0. Although they face an uphill battle, they have experience in overcoming such situations, having advanced from their last four two-leg ties when trailing after the first leg.
Juventude, on the other hand, is close to reaching their first semi-final in this tournament, thanks to their strong attacking performances. Since a 0-0 draw in the first round against Iguatu, they have scored multiple goals in five matches. However, their domestic form has been less impressive, with only one point from their last three league games.
Juventude has never been eliminated from a Copa do Brasil tie after winning the first leg, with their last such instance being a 2-0 lead squandered against Portuguesa in 2012, losing 4-0 in the second leg. They have secured only one win in their last seven away games across all competitions, a 2-1 victory over Athletico Paranaense in the Brasileiro Serie A last month.
Prediction: Corinthians 1-0 Juventude
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