- Nacional Potosí holds 3rd place in Copa Sudamericana Group A on 7 points after 5 games but still have a shot at progression.
- Independiente Avellaneda sits top of Copa Sudamericana Group A with 9 points from 5 matches and are in red-hot form.
- Independiente have won both of their home matches in the Copa Sudamericana this season, conceding just 1 goal in 2 games.
All to play for in a clash of styles
Wednesday’s Copa Sudamericana Group A 2025 clash between CA Independiente Avellaneda and Nacional Potosí is unlikely to be a classic rivalry but it is all to do for both clubs’ continental fate and there should be no shortage of passion on the pitch for what should be an intense matchup.
Our CA Independiente Avellaneda vs Nacional Potosi prediction takes into account that Independiente are the heavy favorites with the bookmakers, 1.38, and Potosí are a long shot at 8.20. Seven weeks ago, the Bolivians stunned the Argentina side 2-0 at home in this tournament, so this will not be a routine Copa group game for either side.
The contrast in styles between these sides could make for an interesting match as Potosí’s style is very direct and fast-paced with César Vigevani’s side looking to catch the opposition off guard with quick breaks and direct balls to their dangerman, Diego Diellos.
Vaccari’s Independiente have found their groove
Diellos is Potosí’s top scorer in the group with 4 goals in 5 appearances and he has scored 50% of his team’s goals across all competitions over the last 5 games.
Vigevani has been in charge of Potosí since January 2025 but his direct style of play has not produced positive results away, with a 2-1 defeat to Boston River coming in their last away game.
Julio Vaccari’s more measured approach has produced an immediate effect at Independiente and his side are in fine form ahead of this clash having won 4 matches in a row across all tournaments.
The CA Independiente Avellaneda vs Nacional Potosi preview notes that the King of Cups have been very patient in possession, making their technical quality tell, but with a lot of patience and discipline in their structure.
They’ve conceded only 1 goal in their previous 2 games, both home wins against Guarani and Independiente Rivadavia.
Home advantage and recent form suggest a win for Independiente
With knockout-stage qualification on the line, this is no ordinary group game and so we should expect a very close game. But Independiente’s home advantage and great form since Vaccari’s appointment should be enough to see them through as winners.
The CA Independiente Avellaneda vs Nacional Potosi betting tips point out that Diego Tarzia has been their danger man in Group A, with 2 goals in 5 matches, and his team’s solid defence should be able to keep the score low against the visitors, so the ‘Under 2.5 goals’ market looks promising.
This CA Independiente Avellaneda vs Nacional Potosi prediction is further supported by the hosts' impressive defensive record at home.