Internacional vs. Independiente Medellin Prediction: Internacional Eying the Top Spot

Internacional is all set to host Independiente Medellin in the upcoming fixture that will be played at Estadio Beira-Rio. With 6 points from 4 games played, Internacional stands 2nd in the Group E standings. Just below them are the Independiente Medellin, with 4 points from 4 games played. Both teams are yet to make an impact and proceed to the next stage. In their group every team has won only 1 game, making the race to qualification more interesting. The upcoming fixture will decide who will standstill at the top of the table.

The Brazilians are tied for second place in Group E, with Guairena on seven points. They began their season with a 2-2 tie against Ecuadorian team 9 de Octubre, which was followed by one win and two more stalemates. Going in the game against Medellin, Internacional hasn’t lost a game from their last 5 played. They managed to draw games against Corinthians, Juventude, Guairena, and Avai FC. Moreover, Internacional has the head-to-head edge over Medellin.

• Fabricio Bustos;
• Rene;
• Edenilson;
• Javier Mendez;
• Andres Ricaurte.

Going in the game, Medellin has just a single win against Deportivo Pasto. Oscar Mendez will be banned for the match after receiving a red card late in their 3-2 away defeat to 9 de Octubre. Independiente Medellin is in the third position in Group F, with the same four points as bottom-placed 9 de Octubre. El Rojo Paisa, like Internacional and the other two members of the group, has only one win after four games. They were defeated twice, with one match ending in a tie.

Guairena, the table-toppers, were the opponents. The Paraguayans were held to a 3-3 tie by Independiente.

• Edwar Lopez;
• Juan Arboleda;
• Javier Mendez;
• Miguel Camargo;
• Cambindo Abonia.

Internacional’s next and last group match will also be played at home. It will be against 9 de Octubre, who are rock bottom of Group E. They are seemingly not the toughest opposition. With six possible points in sight, Internacional is likely to give their all. On the other hand, Independiente will play host to leaders, Guairena – not aside to toy with. A favorable result from Tuesday’s game will be helpful in negotiating the match against Guairena.

• Internacional Wins for 1.45
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.16
• First Goal In The Interval From 16 To 30 Minutes for 3.80

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