Independiente Medellin vs Internacional Prediction: Can Former Libertadores Winners Start Well?

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa Libertadores, Matchday 1, Independiente Medellin will be hosting Internacional at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Colombia. Internacional and Medellin last met twice in 2022, and Internacional dominated Medellin in both instances. After getting playing the Sudamericana last year, the two sides have made it to the Libertadores stage. Medellin has been in the Colombian circuit, and Internacional has been participating in Campeonato Gaucho. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup between the two competitive sides.

Independiente Medellin - Coming off a Draw Against Tolima in Colombian Categoria A (DDWWL)

Going in the matchup, Independiente Medellin is coming off a draw against Deportes Tolima (1-1), in which Daniel Londono scored the all-important equalizer just before the end of the extra time. Medellin has been consistent when playing at home in Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Medellin secured a spot in the Libertadores group stages after winning over El Nacional and Magallanes. With the likes of Luciano Pons, Andres Cadavid, and Daniel Torres in the lineup, Medellin will fancy its chances for striking another terrific win at home.
Talking about the goal-scoring averages, Independiente Medellin has scored 5 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.00 goals per game. Moreover, Medellin has managed to score 4 of its last 5 matches, which makes them likely to score tomorrow as well. Medellin has also conceded 4 goals, averaging 0.8 goals.

Expected Opening Lineup for Independiente Medellin

Andrés Mosquera; Daniel Londoño, Andrés Cadavid, Víctor Moreno, Jordy Monroy; Daniel Torres, Jaime Alvarado, Ever Valencia, Felipe Pardo, Emerson Batalla; Luciano Pons.

SC Internacional - Coming of Terrific Performances in State Level Competition (LDWLW)

Going in the matchup, Internacional will be eying to start positively in the Libertadores fixture and the Brazil Serie A matches in a couple of weeks. With just 2 defeats in the last 13 matches in Campeonato Gaucho, Internacional will be looking to strike early and level up the degree of competitiveness against the home favorites. Moving forward, Internacional is coming off a defeat against Caxias on penalties. SC Internacional last won Libertadores in 2010 against Guadalajara and will be confident about starting positively against Medellin.
In the last five matches played, Internacional has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.9 goals per game. Though SC Internacional lost to Caxias, the upcoming matchup is a bigger picture, and the visitors will be focusing on the same. Internacional will be confident in starting with Luis Adriano, Wanderson, and Carlos de Pena.

Expected Opening Lineup for SC Internacional

Keiller; Fabricio Bustos, Vitão, Gabriel Mercado, Thauan Lara; Baralhas, Carlos de Pena, Maurício, Alan Patrick, Wanderson; Luis Adriano.

Expert Betting Tips

After starting positively in the hunt for Libertadores qualification, Medellin will be fancying its chances for winning against Internacional. Though Internacional has won the last two matches against Medellin, the upcoming home match is likely to favor the Colombian favorites. Considering the goal-scoring averages and the current match form of the two teams, the upcoming match is likely to end in a draw, with both teams scoring positively.

• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.10
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.05
• Wanderson To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 4.2