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Palmeiras vs Defensa y Justicia: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana 2021 today

Palmeiras host Defensa y Justicia today at theMané Garrincha Stadium in the second leg of the CONMEBOL Recopa 2021. Check out the match predictions, odds, and how to watch the game in the US.

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Palmeiras and Defensa y Justicia clash in Brazil after the first leg in Argentina (Getty).
Palmeiras and Defensa y Justicia clash in Brazil after the first leg in Argentina (Getty).

Palmeiras and Defensa y Justiciatake on each other today at theMané Garrincha Stadium one week after the first leg of the CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana that took place in Buenos Aires. The Verdao claimed the win by 2-1, allowing them to head to the defining game in Brazil with plenty of confidence. The Argentine side, on the other hand, will try to turn around the series playing as visitors.Here, you’ll find everything there is to know about this game, such as information, storylines,predictions, odds, and how to watch the game in the US.

The current Copa Libertadores champions took the lead in the opening match of this series, making an important step to claim the title. Even though they won’t be playing at their home, Allianz Parque, Abel Ferreira‘s team is on the verge of securing another international trophy.

Defensa y Justicia lands to Brasilia in a challenging situation. They already surprised millions in their last continental appearances, but this one seems like a more difficult task for the Hawks. However, there are still 90 minutes remaining from this exciting final between South American champions.

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Palmeiras vs Defensa y Justicia: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Mané Garrincha Stadium, Brasilia

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Palmeiras vs Defensa y Justicia: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM

Palmeiras vs Defensa y Justicia: Storylines

The hostsclaimed a satisfying result in Buenos Airesafter an early goal from Roni put them in front and a Gustavo Scarpa beautiful free-kick secured the victory after Brian Romero‘s equalizer. With that advantage, Palmeiras should be finishing the job on their territory to lift the trophy.

The Verdao are also in need of recovery after losing against Flamengo in the Brazilian Supercup last Sunday through penalties. On the other hand, Defensa y Justicia are once again heading to an important clash as underdogs, and this time having to turn around aggregate score to be crowned. It doesn’t seem easy, but Sebastián Becaccece‘s boys have surprised us more than once before.

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How to watch or live streamPalmeiras vs Defensa y Justicia in the US

The second leg of the CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana 2021 to be played between Palmeiras and Defensa y Justicia will be broadcasted in the US by beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS en Español, and beIN SPORTS.

Palmeiras vs Defensa y Justicia: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers in the US haven’tmade their predictions ahead of this clash, butit could be expected that the Brazilian side claims the trophy. Caliente has given odds of -134 to Palmeiras, while Defensa y Justicia have odds of +375, and a tie would result in a +260 payout.

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Caliente
Palmeiras -134
Tie +260
Defensa y Justicia +375

* Odds via Caliente.

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