Independiente del Valle vs Barcelona SC Prediction: Independiente Looking to Stay Consistent and Move Forward

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador, Independiente del Valle will take on Barcelona SC at the Complejo Independiente del Valle in Quito. Going in the matchup, Independiente del Valle stands 7th, and Barcelona SC stands 4th with three points each. With the table standings getting competitive, teams will be looking to improve and maintain their goal differences. The two sides last played in July 2022, and the match ended in a draw (1-1). In the last five outings between the two, Barcelona has won 2 matches, whereas Independiente del Valle won just a game. 

Independiente del Valle - Coming off a Defeat Against Cumbaya (LWLLL)

Independiente del Valle is coming off a defeat against Cumbaya (1-0) and a win in Recopa Sudamericana against Flamengo on penalties. Going in the game against Barcelona SC, Independiente del Valle will look to continue its winning run. With 4 wins in the last 5 matches played, Independiente del Valle will look to stay consistent and maximize the goal-scoring element. Independiente del Valle has scored 6 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging 1.2 goals. Secondly, Independiente del Valle averages 1.3 goals per game against Barcelona SC. 

Barcelona SC - Coming off a Clean Sheet Win Against Delfin (WLDLD)

Going in the matchup, Barcelona SC is coming off a splendid win against Delfin (5-0) in which Jonathan Jesus, Damian Diaz, Agustin Rodriguez, Francisco Fydriszewski, and Fidel Martinez scored goals. Dominating with 7 goals in the last 5 matches played, Barcelona SC averages 1.4 goals per game. Therefore, Barcelona SC will be looking positive to score and maximize the goal difference. Barcelona SC averages 1.43 goals per game against Independiente del Valle, giving visitors an advantage. With Jonathan Jesus contributing in the teams’ progress, the spotlight will be on other players leading the attack as well. 

Expert Betting Tips

Independiente del Valle will be boosted in confidence; however, Barcelona SC will also be carrying their confidence from the last game against Delfin. If we look at the previous head-to-head results, in 4 of the last 5 matches, the match total has remained under 2.5 goals. However, I will be backing the home side to win or the match to end in a draw (1-1).

• Independiente del Valle to Win for 1.80
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.896
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.8