Always Ready vs Magallanes Prediction: Magallanes to Defend as a Concrete Wall

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa Libertadores, Second Round Leg 2, Always Ready will square off against Magallanes at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz. Always Ready has been in consistent action this season, involved in the Bolivian Primera Division and domestic competitions. Team Magallanes on the other hand is hailing from the Chilean Primera Division and stands 11th in table standings as of today. However, the upcoming Libertadores fixture is different from the regional championships, teams will look to carry and translate their match form in the ongoing international competition. The last time these two sides played, Magallanes won comfortably 3-0.

Always Ready’s last game against Vaca Diez got postponed as the hosts didn’t have sufficient lighting conditions to go by the fixture at night. Going in the matchup, Always Ready is coming off a defeat against Magallanes (3-0), in which the visitors were taken to the cleaners. Pressure will be on Always Ready as they have a three goal deficit and produce a winning goal. However, winning from this point isn’t impossible, but Always Ready has managed to win just 1 of its last 6 Copa Libertadores fixtures. Considering Always Ready’s overall run this season, three of the four matches have produced three or greater goals. Hence, Always Ready will be managing to score, however, the chances for qualification are very thin for the home side.

Carlos Mosquera; Enrique Flores, Nelson Cabrera, Marc Enoumba, Diego Medina; William Parra, Adalid Terrazas, Julio Herrera, Edarlyn Reyes; Dorny Romero, Marcos Riquelme.

Going in the matchup, Magallanes is coming off a win against Cobresal (2-1), in which Alfred Canales and Simon Contreras scored goals. Magallanes managed an overall possession of 56% and had 3 shots on target. Magallanes will be pouring their hearts into the match against Always Ready as they have the clear intent and determination for moving to the next round. With three back to back wins this season and a goal scoring average of 1.95 goals per game, Magallanes is likely to keep up its goal scoring form and play a little defensively.

Gastón Rodríguez; Matías Vásquez, Christian Vilches, Fernando Piñero, Felipe Espinoza; Alfred Canales, Tomás Aránguiz; Thomas Jones, Carlos Villanueva, Julián Alfaro; Felipe Flores.

After 38 years of consistent struggle, Magallanes did make an impactful comeback in Copa Libertadores and surprised the fans at home. Carrying the momentum and lead forward, Magallanes is likely to play with a defensive mindset, with a clear motive to minimize the scoring from the other end. With the likes of Berardo, Acevedo, and Vazquez in the center-back and defensive lines, Magallanes are likely to allow few goals against Always Ready. Hence, I am predicting a scoreline 1-0 or 2-0 at the end of 90 minutes of play.

• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.856
• Goal 1 Will Be Scored Up To 25 Minute - Yes for 1.88
• Goals Under 2.5 for 1.53