Independiente del Valle vs Barcelona SC Prediction: Expecting a Draw Between the Two Top Teams in the League

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga Pro Ecuador, Round 3, Independiente del Valle will take on Barcelona SC at the Complejo Independiente del Valle in Quito. Going in the matchup, Independiente del Valle stands 8th with a win and 3 points, whereas Barcelona SC stands 5th with a fantastic goal difference of 4 goals. Moving forward to the home conditions of Independiente del Valle, much will be going through the minds of two sides. However, the advantage of playing at home is likely to favor Independiente. The last time these two sides played against each other, the match resulted in a draw (1-1).

Independiente del Valle - Lost to Cumbaya in the Last Outing (LDWWW)

Going in the matchup, Independiente del Valle is coming off a defeat against Cumbaya (1-0) in which Independiente del Valle fell short of scoring the equalizer. Independiente del Valle also managed to sweep a win over Flamengo on aggregate basis. In the last 5 matches played, Independiente del Valle has scored 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. Talking about the head-to-head statistics, Independiente del Valle has scored 60 goals in 46 matches, averaging 1.3 goals per game against Barcelona SC. With start performers from the Recopa Sudamericana final, Independiente del Valle will look to maximize and perform well at home.

Barcelona SC - Coming off a Win Over Delfin SC (WLDLD)

Barcelona SC is among the top teams of Liga Pro Ecuador and is remarked high in terms of quality gameplay. Going in the match against Independiente del Valle, Barcelona SC is coming off a win against Delfin (5-0), in which Jonathan Jesus, Damian Diaz, Agustin Rodriguez, Francisco Fydriszewski, and Fidel Martinez scored goals. So far in this year’s competition, Barcelona SC has scored 6 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Barcelona SC has scored 66 goals at an average of 1.43 goals per game against Independiente del Valle.

Expert Betting Tips

Predicting about tomorrow’s high pressure matchup, the two sides are likely to have their very own advantages. Independiente is coming off a defeat, but is playing at home now. On the other hand Barcelona SC leads the head-to-head goal scoring and win count, and is also coming off a fine win. After evaluating the overall scenario, I feel both sides will be scoring and the final scoreline to be under 2.5 goals. I am expecting a draw. 

• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.85
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.882
• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.60