Godoy Cruz vs. Grau prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - May 30, 2025
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One of the matches of the 6th round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage will take place on Friday at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium, where local side Godoy Cruz will host Peruvian club Grau. I’m offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with an attractive set of odds.
Match preview
"La Tomba" head into the final round of the group stage as favorites, with a clear objective: win and secure top spot in Group D. Under Daniel Oldrá, the team has delivered a consistent campaign: three wins and two draws, both stalemates coming against their main rivals, Grêmio. Special mention goes to their rock-solid defense: in six of their last nine home matches, the team has kept a clean sheet.
On their own turf, the "winemakers" are enjoying an impressive unbeaten streak of nine games, though the majority have ended in draws. Nevertheless, the support of the home crowd and the tournament stakes should be key advantages for the hosts in this encounter. A win guarantees direct qualification to the Round of 16 and allows them to skip the play-off stage.
The Peruvian side has already lost its chance of progressing in the Copa Sudamericana, so they can approach this match without pressure. Still, their current form does offer some hope — five matches unbeaten (one win and four draws). However, it’s worth noting that the level of opposition in those games was mostly below that of Godoy Cruz.
Grau’s biggest weakness is their away form. The team has yet to win a single away match in 2025, picking up only 4 draws alongside 4 defeats. Considering the tough trip to Argentina and a lack of motivation, pulling off an upset in Mendoza will be a tall order.
Probable line-ups
- Godoy Cruz: Petroli F., Arce L., Mendoza M., Rasmussen F., Meli A., Fernandez N., Poggi V., Abrego G., Barrea D., Pascual L.
- Grau: Alvarez P., F. Rojas, Tapia R., Franco D., Bolivar J., Rostain J., Soto D., Guarderas R., Vilca R., Ruidias R., Bandiera N.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Godoy Cruz are unbeaten at home in their last 9 matches (7 draws, 2 wins).
- Grau have not won a single away game in 2025.
- In the first leg, Godoy Cruz beat Grau away (2-0).
Prediction
Godoy Cruz will be fully focused, with direct qualification to the Round of 16 on the line. Given their home reliability, the motivational gap between the teams, and the visitors’ poor away record, the Argentinians are clear favorites. Our pick for this match: “Godoy Cruz to win with a -1.5 handicap” at odds of 1.93.
