Argentinos Juniors vs Independiente del Valle Prediction: An Interesting Group Fixture in the Continental Contest

In the opening fixture of the Copa Libertadores group stage, Argentinos Juniors will take on Independiente del Valle at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona in Buenos Aires. Going into the contest, the upcoming outing will be the first official fixture between the two teams. Argentinos Juniors are doing well in the Liga Professional, whereas Independiente del Valle has been performing consistently in Liga Pro Ecuador. Juniors will be looking to keep themselves aligned and improve from the last season. Continue reading to find out more about the match, odds, and the expected opening lineup.

Argentinos Juniors - Coming off a Clean Sheet Win in Argentinos Juniors (WDWDW)

With 4 wins from 9 matches played, Argentinos Juniors stand 7th with 14 points. Argentinos Juniors last won the Copa Libertadores edition in 1985 and in the last edition got eliminated in the Round of 16. Argentinos Juniors last defeated Godoy Cruz (3-0), in which Kevin Mac Allister and Gabriel Avalos scored goals. With a decent 3-4-1-2 formation, Juniors will be expecting improved performances from its strikers in the initial minutes of play.
Argentinos Juniors have scored 8 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging 1.6 goals per game. If Juniors manage to strike early, the match’s result might swing in their favor. With 3 wins and 2 draws from the last 5 matches played, Argentinos Juniors is likely to stay on top of its game. With the presence of Gabriel Avalos, Kevin Mac Allister, and Javier Cabrera in the lineup, Juniors seem to be a pretty settled unit.

Expected Opening Lineup for Argentinos Juniors

Federico Lanzillota; Kevin Mac Allister, Miguel Torren, Lucas Villalba; Javier Cabrera, Franco Moyano, Francisco González Metilo, Santiago Montiel, Federico Redondo; Thiago Nuss, Gabriel Avalos.

Independiente del Valle - Has Maintained Consistency in Liga Pro Ecuador (WWLDW)

managed to stay consistent and keep its focus aligned with the big picture. In the last match against Universidad Catolica, Independiente del Valle won (2-3). Michael Hoyos stood out with two consecutive goals in the 23rd and 25th minute of play. Independiente del Valle qualified for the finals of the Copa Libertadores in 2016 but lost to Atletico Nacional on an aggregate basis. In the last five matches played, Independiente del Valle has scored 7 goals, averaging 1.4 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Independiente del Valle

Wellington Ramírez; Mateo Carabajal, Richard Schunke, Agustin Garcia Basso; Matías Fernández Cordero, Lorenzo Faravelli, Cristian Pellerano, Beder Caicedo; Junior Sornoza, Kevin Rodriguez; Lautaro Ariel Diaz.

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the competition, Ecuadorian and Argentinian teams seem to be well-aligned and in form. However, the chances for Argentinos Juniors to win are on a higher side. Considering the home advantage and impeccable goal scoring average, Juniors are likely to win and score at least 2 goals. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and the final scoreline to be 2-1.

• Argentinos Juniors to Win for 1.85
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.36
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.13