Michaelson’s picks

Santos have already booked their place in the Copa Libertadores knockout stages – South America’s very own version of the Caf or Uefa Champions League. The Brazilian heavyweights sit comfortably at the summit of Group F on nine points, ahead of their final pool match against rock-bottom Real Garcilaso of Peru.

However, the Brazilians could still be overtaken at the top of the table by second-placed Uruguayan side Club Nacional de Football, who are just a stone’s throw away on eight points. In the other match in the group, the Uruguayans are away to third-placed Estudiantes, who are looking to qualify for the knockout phase.

The Brazilians will make sure that the Peruvians leave their fortress empty handed as three points would ensure they win the group heading into the knockout stages.

Pool Name: S6 V1 P2 M1: Estudiantes La Plata v Club Nacional de Football. Win for Nacional. Tip: Nacional win = 3. M2: Santos v Real Garcilaso. Previewed above. Tip: Santos win =1. M3: Altetico Nacional Medellin v Colo Colo. A lovely draw. Tip: Draw =2. M4: Bolivar v Delfin. Delfin to take all the points. Tip: Win = 3. M5: Corinthians v Millonarios. Win for Corinthians. Tip: Win = 1. M6: CA Independiente v CD Lara. Share of spoils. Tip: Draw = 2. Bet on this pool and TAB’s other football pools – go to

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