Independiente del Valle vs FBC Melgar Prediction: Which Team Will Take the Momentum in the Next Game?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Sudamericana, Independiente del Valle will take on FBC Melgar at the Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria. Going in the game, Independiente will enjoy its presecne at home, however, on the other hand, FBC Melgar will look to surprise the hosts in the first leg, taking momentum towards the second leg. In the Sudamericana fixtures, Independiente del Valle has won two back to back games against FBC Melgar previously. When the last time these two played in Libertadores group stage game, Independiente del Valle won 2-0. 

Independiente del Valle - Coming off a Defeat Against Universidad Catolica (LWWWW)

Going in the game, Independiente del Valle is coming off a 1-2 defeat against Universidad Catolica, which has certainly shaken their confidence for the upcoming Sudamericana fixture. In the last game, Junior Sornoza managed to bag the only goal for his side on penalty. With 10 goals scored in the last 5 games, Indepediente del Valle averages about 2 goals per game. Going in the contest, Lorenzo Faravelli, Jhoanner Chavez, Junior Sornoza, and Lautaro Diaz will be in the spotlight to continue their game play.

Predicted Opening Lineup for Independiente del Valle

Ramirez; Ortiz, Carabajal, Chavez; Vargas, Gaibor, Diaz, Cabezas; Mercado, Minda, Ayovi

FBC Melgar - Coming Undefeated in the Game (WWWWD)

Going in the contest, FBC Melgar is coming off a win against Universidad San Martin (2-1), in which Jean Archimbaud and Martin Perez Guedes scored goals during a time frame of three minutes. With such attacking display of game play, FBC Melgar can certainly win over Independiente del Valle, giving shock waves throughout the stadium. Melgar is expected to play with a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Guedes and Quevedo taking the lead.

Predicted Opening Lineup for FBC Melgar

Caceda; Lazo, Deneumostier, Lujan, Reyna; Archimbaud, Tandazo, Perez; Cuesta, Vidales, Quevedo

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the game, Indpendiente will have the momentum in their favor, though they are coming off a loss against Catolica. The game could also end as a tie, with the game total being under 2.5 and both teams to score. 

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.78
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.98
• Correct Score 1-1 (17Way) for 6.5