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We head over to the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Ecuador on Wednesday for a second-leg Copa Libertadores last-16 tie. This will see Independiente del Valle play host to Deportivo Pereira in front of their home crowd in Quito.
Independiente will hope to capitalize on home advantage to recover from last week’s 1-0 first-leg loss in Colombia. The winner of this tie will progress to the quarter-finals, where either Palmeiras or Atletico MG will await.
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Independiente del Valle Form
Independiente del Valle started the first of their last three competitive matches with a thrilling 3-2 victory against Argentinos Juniors. But their form has since hit a rough patch, with successive 1-0 defeats to Deportivo Pereira and Mushuc Runa.
Deportivo Pereira Form
After suffering a tough 2-0 loss against Atletico Huila in the first of their last three competitive matches, Deportivo Pereira bounced back and secured a satisfying 1-0 victory against Independiente del Valle. And let’s not forget their latest showdown, where they left everything on the field and managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Chico FC.
Independiente del Valle vs Deportivo Pereira Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Independiente del Valle and Deportivo Pereira. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Independiente del Valle have scored in 28 of the last 30 home matches
- Independiente del Valle have scored in 15 of the last 17 matches
- In 6 of the last 7 Independiente del Valle home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 home matches in a row Independiente del Valle played, both teams scored
- In 4 of the last 5 matches Independiente del Valle played, both teams scored
- In the last 15 Deportivo Pereira away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 25 of the last 27 Deportivo Pereira matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 8 Deportivo Pereira matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 7 Deportivo Pereira away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Deportivo Pereira away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
Independiente del Valle vs Deportivo Pereira – In-form players
Jimer Fory has shown some impressive form lately, scoring two goals in his last six games in the Copa Libertadores, Deportivo Pereira will need him to step up even more against Independiente del Valle. And keep your eyes on Lautaro Diaz, who has been on fire with three goals in his last four Copa Libertadores matches.
Independiente del Valle vs Deportivo Pereira Betting Tips
Full-time result
Independiente del Valle have lost their last five matches. In their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, they have won seven, drawn zero, and lost three. Deportivo Pereira have won one, drawn four, and lost five of their last 10 away games.
Both teams to score
In their previous 10 matches, Independiente del Valle have been quick off the mark, scoring the opening goal a total of seven times. Meanwhile, Deportivo Pereira managed to score the first goal in just three of their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches for Independiente del Valle, who scored an average of 1.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in one of the last ten matches that Deportivo Pereira played. They scored 0.5 times on average in the process. Independiente del Valle conceded a goal in their previous 13 home matches on the bounce.
Match predictions: Independiente del Valle vs Deportivo Pereira
To sum up, the upcoming match between Independiente del Valle and Deportivo Pereira seems to be a good betting opportunity.