- Medellin have won their last 3 consecutive games (all-competitions), while Cusco FC have lost their last 2 away matches
- Cusco FC’s Facundo Callejo has scored 4 goals in his last 5 appearances in all competitions.
- Medellin’s Francisco Fydriszewski has scored 2 goals in his club’s last 5 games.
Medellin to maintain momentum with Cusco goal fest
This Independiente Medellin vs Cusco FC preview highlights how Independiente Medellin have a great opportunity to make a mark on Copa Libertadores Group A on Friday when they host Cusco FC at Estadio Atanasio Girardot.
Medellin are third in the group with one point from two games played while Cusco are fourth on zero points. With Alejandro Restrepo sacked recently, Sebastián Botero has the tricky task of keeping the ship afloat as the team’s interim manager.
Our Independiente Medellin vs Cusco FC prediction is influenced by Medellin’s recent home form, having won recent matches against Boyaca Chico and Fortaleza FC in Primera A, and the interim boss is likely to keep the team’s game plan similar. Medellin play a high-tempo, pressing game with their advanced wing backs and fast transitions making them a very difficult side to play against.
Cusco can make a dent
Francisco Chaverra is the top scorer for Medellin in the Copa Libertadores with 1 goal in 2 games so far while Alexis Serna has 1 assist in two games as the engine of their play.
Cusco FC have a new coach at the helm, Alejandro Orfila, who has made a major shift to a more direct and opportunistic style since taking over at the end of March. Cusco FC have been all over the place this year and have won their last 2 games, both at home in Liga 1 - Apertura.
However, they lost their only Libertadores away game so far, averaging 1.0 goals scored per game and 2.0 goals conceded on the road. Lucas Colitto is their top scorer in the competition with 1 goal in 2 games, and Diego Soto has 1 assist in group stage play.
In terms of the Independiente Medellin vs Cusco FC prediction, Medellin are odds-on favorites for this one at 1.36, which seems a bit rich to us considering the home side has only drawn their one Libertadores home game so far and Cusco are playing more directly. We think the Peruvian visitors can score a goal, but Medellin’s momentum should see them take the win here.
For those seeking Independiente Medellin vs Cusco FC betting tips, we expect a high-scoring game with both teams creating enough chances to give the opposition keeper some things to do, so BTTS looks like a good bet at 1.93 while over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.69.
