Independiente Del Valle (home)
- Independiente Del Valle are second with 10 points from their 5 group games.
- Independiente Del Valle are unbeaten at home (W2 from W2).
- Del Valle come into this match in mixed form after winning three and losing two of their previous five in all competitions.
Rosario Central (away)
- Rosario Central are top of Group H with 13 points from their 5 games.
- Rosario Central are unbeaten away from home in Copa Libertadores so far (W2 from W2).
- Rosario Central are in red-hot form going into Wednesday’s winner-takes-all Copa Libertadores Group H clash with Independiente Del Valle in Quito.
- Jorge Almirón’s side have won four straight games and have not lost any of their last five, while their last Copa Libertadores outing was a 4-0 thrashing of Universidad Central de Venezuela.
Head-to-Head
The 0-0 draw between these two sides in Rosario six weeks ago suggests a similar amount of defensive discipline will be evident, although this time the stakes are greater.
Key Players
Carlos Gonzalez has been the main goal threat for Del Valle, who have averaged 3.5 goals per game at home in the Libertadores .
- He leads the scoring charts for Group H with six goals in five games.
- Central are relying on the big-game experience of Angel Di Maria to provide their goals, with the winger having contributed two in four Libertadores appearances.
Prediction
- Central’s superb away record, their current winning streak and their superior form suggest they can come out on top of this one and take a step closer to the last-16.
- An away win with a shutout and over 2.5 goals is more likely than both teams scoring.
