Ind. del Valle – Banfield Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (07.02.2018)

Independiente del Valle and Banfield measured forces at General Rumiñahui Stadium in the Los Chillos Valley, in a return match of this phase of the Copa Libertadores (2nd Round), after the draw by (1-1) in the first leg. Attention to the factor house, since the Independent of the Valley usually conquer different results at home and abroad.

Independent of the Valley:

The home team comes to this match back in advantage, after the draw was by (1-1) in the first leg, so a draw may be enough to get the qualification. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Independiente del Valle has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, as 18 of the last 21 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 15 games, he never got the comeback in the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 10 of their 23 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).

In the first leg, Independiente Del Valle achieved a good result away from home, as they drew 1-1 and managed to score away from home, which puts the team ahead in the tie, so a draw by 0 – 0 will be enough to qualify. The team will have to be very concentrated throughout the match, to achieve the desired result. By playing at home, the Independent will have to control the game. The coach must not have important absences for this game.

Banfield:

The away team comes to this second leg at a disadvantage, because despite the draw in the first leg they suffered 1 goal at home. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches he has 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats in his stadium. In the last match they played, for the First Division, they tied with Atlético Tucumán at home by (0-0). In the last 10 away matches Banfield has won 4, tied 2 and lost 4. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, they only had 1 comeback in the 6 games in which they suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 9 away matches for all competitions: they have suffered 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (16’-30 ‘).

Banfield did not get the result they expected, so they will have to fight for qualifying away from home, where things will have to be a lot more complicated. The team will only get the qualification for the next phase if they win or draw for a result greater than 1-1. The aim of the Banfield team is to surprise their opponent, so they will have to attack with a lot of intelligence, knowing how to take advantage of the goal opportunities they have during the 90 minutes. The technician must bring to play what is best available.