The Italian side will aim to stay second in Group E, challenging Peixe for position. On the second matchday, the teams played to a goalless draw at Vila Belmiro.
The El Teniente stadium will host the contest between Audax Italiano and Santos this Wednesday, a meeting that marks the fourth group-stage fixture of the Copa Sudamericana 2023. The Italian squad, guided by Luca Marcogiuseppe, arrives buoyed by their first continental win after beating Blooming 2-0, which keeps them in second place in Group E on four points, level on points with Santos but separated by goal difference. Audax Italiano has extended a home winning streak, enjoying victory in five of their last six CONMEBOL appearances at home, with a single loss in the opening match against Newell’s. Their defense has been solid, keeping a clean sheet in three of those outings. Note: this sentence preserves a positive home record and defensive resilience.
Odair Hellmann’s Santos, by contrast, were outplayed in Rosario, allowing Gabriel Heinze’s team to reinforce their leadership with three straight wins, a run that Santos had not matched since 1988 when they reached the Copa Libertadores final. The head-to-head record remains favorable for Audax Italiano against Brazilian clubs in the group stage, boasting one win, three draws, and one loss. In their most recent meeting, the game ended goalless on matchday two at Villa Belmiro. Note: this reflects the current balance of power in direct clashes.
It should be remembered that, unlike in previous years, the runner-up from each group will enter a playoff against the third-placed team from the Libertadores groups to determine who advances to the knockout stage against the top team from eight groups. The upcoming game between Audax Italiano and Santos will be broadcast live on ESPN through channels provided by each cable operator, with options varying by provider and country. These channels include a range of SD and HD offerings, depending on the platform and plan selected. Note: availability may differ by region and package.
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Source: Goal