- LDU Quito are 2nd in Copa Libertadores Group G with 9 points from their first 5 games.
- Always Ready sit bottom of Group G with 3 points from their opening 5 Copa Libertadores matches.
- LDU Quito have won 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions, including their last 3 at home.
Altitude is a factor in Libertadores clash
LDU Quito face Always Ready in a critical Copa Libertadores Group G game on Tuesday where both clubs need the win to keep their continental ambitions on track.
LDU can be relied upon to get the job done in their own backyard where they have won both of their matches this season, conceding no defeats. Tiago Nunes’ side are a good example of a team that can mix it up tactically, but always have a midfield player that will pull the strings and dictate the rhythm of the game. LDU have won their last three home games and play with possession, but are flexible enough in shape to also play wide full-backs in more creative positions.
This LDU Quito vs Always Ready preview highlights how Fernando Cornejo has been LDU’s Libertadores scorer with one goal in four games so far, but the midfielders will provide the link between defence and Deyverson. Deyverson has scored three of LDU’s last six goals and looks the most clinical finisher on the field in this clash.
Tough to see Always Ready scoring
Marcelo Straccia has yet to find the right formula for Always Ready in the Libertadores with the club coming into this clash on the back of two straight defeats. They lost at home to Brazil’s Mirassol FC in their most recent Group G fixture and had mixed form in recent games.
This LDU Quito vs Always Ready prediction pits the classic possession versus counter-attack game plan and LDU should be able to dictate the tempo and pace of the contest. Always Ready will look to pack their defense and break quickly and hope they can grab a goal from a set play. Enrique Triverio is their biggest threat to score in this competition with one in five appearances.
The odds for LDU Quito to win are 1.43 and it is hard to oppose them because they are so strong at this altitude. The LDU Quito vs Always Ready betting tips emphasize that over 2.5 goals is 1.65 and that seems a bit high given Always Ready have failed to find the net in both their Copa Libertadores road trips this term, so the value is likely to be found in Both Teams to Score - No at 1.79.
Always Ready have never won away against LDU Quito, and the latest LDU Quito vs Always Ready prediction in Group G six weeks ago ended 1-0. The latest was in Group G six weeks ago and the visitors will probably have to settle for a scoreless draw in the return leg.
