Deportivo Cuenca vs Independiente del Valle Prediction: The Visitors Leading the Points Table Comprehensively

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador, First Stage Round 11, Deportivo Cuenca will be up against Independiente del Valle at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro. With Independiente leading the points table comprehensively, the upcoming matchup could have them secure another win. With 8 wins and 25 points, the home side will be walking as favorite for winning. On the other hand, Deportivo Cuenca stands 10th with 4 wins and 12 points. The two teams last played in September 2022, and Deportivo Cuenca won (2-1). From the last four matches played between the two, both sides have won a game each, and the other two matches have resulted in a draw. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Deportivo Cuenca - Coming off a Comprehensive Win Against Mushuc Runa (WLLLW)

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Cuenca is coming off a comprehensive win against Mushuc Runa (3-0), in which Davila, Lopez, and Avila scored goals. From the last five matches played, Cuenca has managed to win only two. Cuenca has scored in four of the last five matches played. Hence, the upcoming matchup is also likely to have Cuenca scoring. About the scoring average, Deportivo Cuenca has scored 10 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Cuenca has conceded 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. With the likes of Branda, Becerra, Mancinelli, and Duarte in the lineup, Cuenca will be looking forward to robust gameplay at home. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Cuenca

Hamilton Stone; Marcos Andrés López, Bruno Duarte, Ronny Biojo, Bryan Rivera; Rodrigo Melo, Francisco Mera, Esteban Dávila; Vilinton Branda, Yerlin Quiñónez, Enzo López.

Independiente del Valle - Has Won the Last Five Matches Across All Competitions (WWWWW)

Going in the matchup, Independiente del Valle is coming off a perfect win against Guayaquil City (4-0), in which Alcivar, Hoyos, Pellerano, and Moreno scored goals. With five consecutive wins under the belt, Independiente del Valle will be walking in as the potential favorites for winning once again. In the last three away fixtures, Independiente del Valle has managed three consecutive wins, scoring at least two or more goals. With 7 goals scored in the last three away matches, Independiente del Valle averages 2.33 goals per game. With a consistent record in recent fixtures played, the visitors will be starting as favorite. Moreover, Independiente del Valle has only allowed 5 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.00 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Independiente del Valle

Kleber Pinargote; Mateo Carabajal, Richard Schunke, Agustin Garcia Basso; Jordy Alcívar, Cristian Pellerano, Matías Fernández, Gustavo Cortez; Lautaro Diaz, Michael Hoyos, Marcelo Martins Moreno.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, the visitors will be starting as potential favorite for winning and scoring at least 2 more goals. With a consistent record in away fixtures as well, Independiente is likely to have a win on a clean sheet. Hence, I am predicting a final scoreline of 0-2 at the end of 90 minutes of play. 

• Independiente del Valle to Win for 1.75
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.85
• Correct Score 0-2 for 7