Libertad vs Independiente del Valle Prediction: Independiente del Valle Dominating the Points Table

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga Pro Ecuador, round 6, Libertad will be up against Independiente del Valle at the Estadio Federativo in Loja. The two competing teams reflect uneven match forms, which is why the upcoming fixture’s final result could turn in anyone’s favor. According to the table standings of Liga Pro, Independiente leads with 4 wins and 12 points from 5 matches played. On the other hand, Libertad stands 16th at the bottom of the points table with just a win and 4 points. This will be the first meeting between the two sides; hence, the head-to-head stats couldn’t be taken into consideration while formulating a prediction. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming fixture. 

Going in the matchup, Libertad is coming off a defeat against Mushuc Runa (2-1), in which Roberto Garces scored the equalizer on penalty in the 83rd minute of play. However, Libertad couldn’t defend in the extra time phase, and Bagner Delgado scored the next goal. Talking about the overall goal-scoring and match form, Libertad has managed to win just a fixture from the last five played. Secondly, Libertad has scored positively in 4 of the last 5 matches, which makes them likely to score against Independiente also. In the last five matches played, Libertad has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals. After promotion to Serie A, Libertad has delivered positively in terms of goal-scoring but has struggled in converting close contests into wins. Hence, Libertad will look to at least secure a draw against Independiente and play with a one-hundred percent fit lineup. 

• Anderson Naula
• Roberto Garces
• Elian Carabali

With three wins in the last five matches played across all competitions, Independiente del Valle will be looking to continue its winning run. Against Delfin (3-0), Lautaro Diaz, Michael Hoyos, and Marcelo Moreno scored goals. Independiente del Valle will be hoping for a much similar performance against the struggling Libertad side. In the last five matches played, Independiente has scored 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. Apart from the defeat against Argentinos Juniors (1-0) in Libertadores Round 1, Independiente del Valle will be fancying its chances for scoring and winning positively. What makes Independiente solid as an opposition is its conceding average, which is just 0.80 goals in the last five matches played.

• Michael Hoyos
• Lorenzo Faravelli

Going forward in the contest, Independiente del Valle will be starting as favorites against Libertad. Though Independiente has lost 2 of its last 3 away fixtures, the upcoming matchup will give the visitors three more points in the points table. As Libertad has scored in 4 of the last 5 matches, I am predicting both sides to score. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, as the last two matches for Independiente and Libertad have recorded a total of over 2.5 goals.

• Independiente del Valle to Win for 1.57
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.76