Three Copa Sudamericana knockout ties offer sharp parlay value Thursday night. Here are the best combinations with top odds from DraftKings.
Copa Sudamericana Parlay Picks: Thursday & Friday's Best Bets
The CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana is heating up with three compelling knockout stage fixtures on the slate this Thursday and Friday. With all odds sourced live from DraftKings, let's break down the best parlay combinations and flag where the market looks generous.
Fixture Breakdown & Analysis
Vasco da Gama vs Olimpia Asunción (Thu Aug 13, 23:00 UTC)
Vasco da Gama come into this one as moderate home favourites at -149, reflecting the advantage of playing on home soil in a knockout context. Olimpia Asunción are a seasoned Paraguayan side with plenty of continental experience, and the draw price of +265 is interesting given how cagey these South American knockout legs tend to be. The away win at +390 looks a touch long given Olimpia's pedigree, but Vasco's home crowd should prove decisive. Value flag: the draw at +265 is arguably generous here - knockout legs in Copa Sudamericana frequently end level at this stage, with teams protecting away goals or sitting deep.
Santos vs Macará (Thu Aug 13, 23:00 UTC)
Santos are heavy favourites at -233, reflecting a substantial quality gap against Ecuador's Macará. The implied probability on Santos sits around 70%, and while that's a strong number, it looks justifiable given the gulf in resources and squad depth between a traditional Brazilian giant and a mid-table Ecuadorian outfit. The draw at +320 and Macará at +650 both feel like long shots here. Value flag: Santos at -233 is short but reliable in a standalone bet - in a parlay, pairing them with a totals or BTTS leg from a different fixture extracts better value.
Club Cienciano vs Botafogo (Fri Aug 14, 01:30 UTC)
This is the standout match of the slate. Botafogo - reigning Copa Libertadores champions - head to Peru to face Club Cienciano, and remarkably the market has Botafogo as only a narrow away favourite at +205, with Cienciano priced at +130 at home. That Botafogo price looks genuinely generous. A continental champion at +205 away from home in a knockout tie represents real value. Cienciano at +130 reflects genuine home advantage and their fortress reputation at altitude in Cusco, but Botafogo's squad quality should shine through over 90 minutes. Value flag: Botafogo +205 (away) stands out as the single best-value pick on the entire slate given their continental pedigree.
Recommended Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - The Brazilian Double (2 legs)
Combine Santos to win (-233, DraftKings) with Botafogo to win away (+205, DraftKings). Santos beating Macará is as close to a banker as you'll find in South American football, and layering in Botafogo at juicy odds turns this into a worthwhile two-legger. The combined odds land at approximately +172, giving you meaningful upside on two Brazilian sides expected to progress.
- Leg 1: Santos to win - -233 (DraftKings)
- Leg 2: Botafogo to win (away) - +205 (DraftKings)
- Combined Odds: +172
Parlay 2 - Value Hunter Three-Leg Accumulator
For those chasing bigger returns, adding Vasco da Gama to win at -149 to the Brazilian Double creates a three-leg accumulator at solid odds. All three Brazilian sides are favoured to advance and this parlay rewards you handsomely if they all deliver.
- Leg 1: Santos to win - -233 (DraftKings)
- Leg 2: Vasco da Gama to win - -149 (DraftKings)
- Leg 3: Botafogo to win (away) - +205 (DraftKings)
- Combined Odds: +390
Parlay 3 - Draw Hunters Special (2 legs)
If you believe in the Copa Sudamericana's reputation for tight, cagey knockout encounters, the draw double from Thursday's two earlier fixtures is worth a small-unit flutter. Vasco da Gama vs Olimpia draw (+265) and Santos vs Macará draw (+320) combine into a long-shot parlay that pays handsomely on a low-scoring, cautious night of South American football.
- Leg 1: Vasco da Gama vs Olimpia draw - +265 (DraftKings)
- Leg 2: Santos vs Macará draw - +320 (DraftKings)
- Combined Odds: +1407
Best Single-Game Value Pick
If you're playing just one bet tonight, Botafogo +205 on DraftKings is the standout. Reigning Copa Libertadores champions priced as underdogs away in a Copa Sudamericana knockout tie feels like a market overreaction to altitude and home advantage. Back the quality.
Responsible gambling reminder: Always bet within your means and treat parlays as entertainment - never chase losses or wager more than you can afford to lose.
