Deportivo Tachira vs Independiente del Valle Prediction: Deportivo Tachira to Win

Deportivo Tachira is all set to take on Independiente del Valle in the upcoming fixture of Copa Sudamericana fixture. Tuesday's Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal first leg will be played at Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo between Deportivo Tachira and Independiente del Valle. In the previous round, the home team overcame Santos on penalties, while the away team repelled Lanus's threat with a 2-1 overall victory. Going in the game, both teams will look to play with positivity and energetic intent to win. 

Deportivo Tachira - Likely the Favorites to Win at Home (DDWDW)

Following a scoreless draw against Caracas on Saturday, Deportivo Tachira had to settle for a point for the second game in a row. In San Cristobal, Alexandre Pallares' team could only muster a share of the spoils after failing to score for the third time in four games. El Aurinegro remains still in fourth place in the Primera Division standings in Venezuela, although they are currently six points behind Metropolitanos, the league's top team. After losing in the round of 16 the last time around, the next stage is to ensure a spot in the final four of this year's Copa Sudamericana. The hosts on Tuesday have a strong home record, being unbeaten in their past eight games, and will be eager to keep up the good work in front of their supporters. With the win in the first leg the hosts can back themselves to qualify seamlessly.

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Tachira

Varela; Azmahar, Camacho, Gutierrez, Marrufo; Totolero, Flores, Cova; Chacon, Hernandez, Uribe

Independiente del Valle - Coming off a Draw Against Barcelona SC (DLWWD)

Barcelona SC held Independiente del Valle to a 1-1 tie during their Sunday matchup at the Estadio Banco Guayaquil. Junior Sornoza gave Martin Anselmi's team the lead in the 37th minute, but Jhon Cifuentes cut the deficit in half shortly after. Los Negriazules has thus fallen to fifth position in the Ecuador Liga Pro standings after four rounds of games, three points off the top spot. Independiente del Valle will be relying on the gameplay of Carabajal, Segovia, and Minda. The visitors on Tuesday are looking to win two straight away games for the second time in the past 30 days after a convincing 3-1 triumph in their most recent away match.

Expected Opening Lineup for Independiente del Valle

Ramirez; Carabajal; Schunke, Segovia; Fernandez, Faravelli, Sornoza, Minda; Angulo, Bauman, Ortiz

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the home game, all the momentum will be in favor of the home side to win. With the first leg advantage, Deportivo Tachira will look to maximize the odds in their favor and win. The game total is expected to be under 2.5, and the home side to score at least one or two goals.

• Deportivo Tachira to Win for 3.132
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.9
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.79