Ind. del Valle – U. Catolica Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (26.05.2017)

Prediction for Ind. del Valle – U. Catolica

Both teams to score / YES @ 1.75

Independiente del Valle and Universidad Catolica measured their strength at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in a match for Day 16 of the Primera A. In the last direct confrontation for this edition of the league, on 18-03-2017, Independiente del Valle won out By (1-3). At this stage, the history of direct confrontations indicates total balance between these two teams, as there was 1 tie and 2 wins for each team in the last 5 matches. However, the last time these two teams disputed a game in this stage was in 18-03-2017, for First A, that finished with the victory of Independiente del Valle by (1-3). The goals of the match were scored by E. Mera (48 ‘), M. Estrada (71’) and G. Cortéz (74 ‘) for Independiente del Valle, and J. Caicedo (90’) for Universidad Católica. In spite of being a match between 2º and 4º of the table, in fact it is a confrontation between the 5º classified in matches in house and the 2º like visitor.

Ind. del Valle

After 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses, the home team is currently in 2nd place with 26 points earned. In his last game, he won the Macará at home (1-0), after in the previous game to have lost by (2-1) away, in a match against Barcelona. This is a team that usually win more positive results as a visitor than at home, having won 15 outside and 11 points in their stadium, with 12 goals scored and 6 suffered as a visitor, against 10 goals scored and 5 suffered at home. In his last 7 home games for the championship Independiente del Valle won 4, tied 2 and lost 1, so he won 14 points in 21 chances. In their games for the league at home the most frequent final result to the rest was the 0-0 (5 in 7 parties). His defense has not been very solid, having suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but his attack has marked regularly, as he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 15 games in this competition, only achieved 1 comeback in all 5 games in which he suffered the first goal.

The current season of Independiente del Valle is being relatively good, as it is at the top of the table, close to the leader, so much that is intended to continue well in the Ecuadorian championship is essential to win. Against the Catholic University is aware that it must make a balanced match, in the end the rival is making a campaign not very different from his own, but by acting in their domains will try to add the three points, which would be very important at this time. For this match coach Alexis Mendoza should not have players unavailable due to injury or suspension.

U. Catolica

After 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses, the away team is currently in 4th place with 20 points won. In his last game, he lost to Barcelona at home by (1-2), after in the previous match having lost out, in a match against the Yellow Force, by (3-1). Curiously, this is a team that has achieved more positive results than in their stadium, as they conquered 12 points as a visitor and only 8 in their stadium. In his last 7 games as a visitor to the championship, Universidad Católica recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, so he won 12 points in 21 chances. His defense has not been very solid, having suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but his attack has marked regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 15 matches in this competition, only achieved 1 comeback in all 9 matches in which he suffered the first goal.

The Catholic University is doing a medium to good campaign in the national championship and is from the middle up on the leaderboard, but if it intends to continue this way it is important that it conquer some points, even as a visitor. Against the Independent of the Valley is aware that can conquer a good result, as there will be opportunities for goals for both sides, so expect to play well to leave the field with at least a draw. For this match coach Jorge Célico will not be able to count on Luis Miguel Escalada and Horacio Orzán, who are injured.