Independiente vs Estudiantes L.P. Prediction: Goals are expected in this match

We are expecting an interesting encounter in the 1/8 finals of Copa Argentina between Independiente and Estudiantes L.P. If we take a look at the current form, Independiente are in better position, but Estudiantes have great, quality individual that can decide the match. This match will be played on neutral location in Mendoza on “Estadio Malvinas Argentinas”.

Form: WWLDL

Independiente finished 24th in the best Argentinian league, but recently their form has been up and they started to play more confidently. In the previous round, they won against Central Cordoba on penalties, and we can say that they were lucky in the draw as they haven’t encountered a more serious team in this competition, until now. In the Copa de la Liga Profesional they are off to a great start with 2 wins and a draw. Recent form gives courage and hope to the players and the fans before this tough match.

Form: LDLLL

Estudiantes hoped to make some progress in Copa Sudamericana but were defeated by Corinthians. In the league, Estudiantes finished in 5th position, but their form has been terrible recently and besides knocking out of Copa Sudamericana, this team also has 3 defeats in Copa de la Liga Profesional. In the previous round, they won 1:0 against All Boys, and everyone in this team hopes for a positive outcome in this match and finally end the bad run.

Both teams are coming into this match in totally different moods. Independiente are in good form, with 2 wins, a draw, and 2 defeats in the last 5 matches, while Estudiantes have 4 defeats and a draw in the last 5 matches. In the last 5 matches between them, each team had 2 wins and one match ended draw. In the last 3 matches both teams scored goal and we had over 2.5 goals in those matches. I expect that in this match both teams will manage to score a goal each even though it is a knock out phase and they will play more careful.