- Independiente Del Valle have won 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions (Drawn 1, Lost 1) while Libertad Asuncion are winless in their last 5 matches (Lost 2).
- Libertad Asuncion have failed to win or score in their only home game in the Copa Libertadores so far.
- Independiente Del Valle have kept things tight on the road where they are unbeaten in their last 3 away games (Won 2, Drawn 1).
A tale of the tape
This is a top of the table clash in Copa Libertadores Group H with Independiente Del Valle on 4 points from 2 games at the top, while Libertad Asuncion are on 0 points after 2 matches at the bottom.
Valle are the favourites to win this one at 2.74 and our Libertad Asuncion vs Independiente Del Valle prediction is that they should edge this encounter, though it is highly unlikely to be a high-scoring affair.
There is a good chance that at least one of these two teams will fail to score on Tuesday and the best bet looks to be Both Teams to Score - No at 1.82. For more insight, you can check the Libertad Asuncion vs Independiente Del Valle betting tips for additional value.
Independiente Del Valle coach Javier Rabanal has maintained a consistent possession-based philosophy since taking charge and has produced consistent results with his structured, academy-driven squad.
This is a side that can keep it tight on their travels and they drew their only away game in this group.
Del Valle will look to play their game, which involves wide rotations and transitioning at speed to try and break down Libertad, who are likely to set up with a compact structure and will look to be solid first and foremost. A comprehensive Libertad Asuncion vs Independiente Del Valle preview highlights the tactical battle expected in this clash.
No place to hide for Libertad
Libertad Asuncion coach Juan Eduardo “Mágico” Samudio has only just taken over and he has a talented squad with plenty of big names, but it seems to be in a state of transition.
They have been poor of late, losing 2 straight matches, and their latest outings, which included a 1-1 home draw with Sportivo Trinidense and a 3-0 away loss to Rubio Nu, have been particularly worrying.
Independiente Del Valle lost 0-2 at home to LDU Quito before bouncing back to claim a 1-0 away win over Delfin SC.
For Libertad, Nestor Gimenez, who has already registered 1 assist in the group stage, will have to play a key role.
Layan Loor is the creative spark for Valle, as he showed when he registered an assist in the group stage.
Del Valle’s Gonzalez is in top form, having scored 2 goals in 2 Copa Libertadores games and 3 in his last 5 appearances. Based on this, the Libertad Asuncion vs Independiente Del Valle prediction is that key individuals could again make the difference in this tightly contested matchup.
