Santos vs MacaraPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Santos reach the last 16 as runners-up in Group D with seven points built mostly on draws: one win, four stalemates and one defeat. Macara topped Group A without losing, two wins and four draws. Where the goals come from At home Santos scored six times in three continental games and conceded three, and their last five outings include a 4-2 and a 4-1. Macara travel with lower numbers, six scored and three conceded in the group, but they won both away games without conceding. Current form The Ecuadorians have won their last two, 4-1 at Aucas and 3-0 against Deportivo Cuenca. Santos are five games unbeaten, though three of those were draws. The verdict: at least two goals in total are needed. The Sudamericana averages 2.30 goals a game, so this is no goal fest, but both sides recent outings show attacks in working order. We are around 74%. My take: an open first half, with Santos pushing at home and Macara having shown they can hurt teams on the break.