Independiente Del Valle
- Independiente Del Valle are top of Copa Libertadores Group H on 4 points after 2 games.
- Independiente Del Valle have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 5 games in all competitions.
Libertad Asuncion
- Libertad Asuncion are propping up the table on 0 after 2 games.
- Libertad Asuncion have lost their last 2 consecutive games and have failed to win any of their last 5 across all competitions.
- Juan Eduardo “Mágico” Samudio, who has just taken over as interim manager, has inherited a side in transition and is likely to opt for a conservative, compact defensive setup on Tuesday, with the aim of setting up deep defensive blocks and pressing when they can.
Libertad Asuncion
- Nestor Gimenez brings creativity, already notching 1 assist in the Copa Libertadores group so far.
- In-form Lorenzo Melgarejo is the main threat, but his solitary strike is the only goal Libertad have managed so far in the competition.
Independiente Del Valle
- Forward Carlos Gonzalez is in scorching form, having found the back of the net 2 times in 2 Copa Libertadores games and 3 times in his last 5 in all competitions.
- Layan Loor is another quality option, providing the incisive pass through the centre of the park and the assist already for Independiente in the group stage.
Betting Insights
Independiente Del Valle to edge out a narrow win here at 2.74 looks likely, with Under 2.5 goals at 1.64 also favored given Independiente's road solidity and Libertad's cautious setup, while Both Teams to Score - No is 1.82 .
Prediction
- They will set the tempo in this game and with their quick rotation of wide players and ability to press and recover when they lose the ball, they should create the openings and chances that they need to win this.
- Libertad will do well to keep it competitive with a game plan that is likely to see them concede the majority of the ball in their own half and counter-attacking when they can.
