Independiente Medellin
- Independiente Medellin are currently 3rd in Copa Libertadores Group A with 1 point after 2 matches.
- Dissatisfaction with Alejandro Restrepo’s performance as Independiente Medellin manager led to his recent dismissal, shortly after the club had drawn their only Libertadores home match.
- Interim manager Sebastián Botero has been unable to string together a consistent plan of action for the home side yet.
- Medellin are on 3 consecutive wins in all competitions, including recent home victories over Boyaca Chico and Fortaleza FC in Primera A.
Cusco FC
- Cusco FC are 4th in the group with 0 points after 2 matches.
- Cusco have lost both of their away games in their last 2 outings.
- They are on a run of 2 consecutive wins ahead of this game, both of which came at home in the Liga 1 - Apertura.
- Both managers are looking to make their mark with some points in this fixture.
Cusco FC
Medellín have the extra quality to get the job done here, but we think Cusco’s firepower, especially in the shape of Facundo Callejo , will ensure that they can get on the scoresheet.
Betting Insights
- Medellin will be the favorites here at 1.36.
- The odds for both teams to score are 1.93.
- Over 2.5 total goals is 1.69 for this matchup.
- Medellín have only drawn their home game in the Copa Libertadores this season.
- They have averaged 1.00 goals per game at home in the competition.
- Cusco have scored 1.00 goal per game and conceded 2.00 goals per game on the road.
Prediction
Medellín have the extra quality to get the job done here, but we think Cusco’s firepower, especially in the shape of Facundo Callejo , will ensure that they can get on the scoresheet.
