Independiente del Valle vs LDU de Quito Prediction: Independiente del Valle Leading the Points Table

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador, Round 12, First Stage, Independiente del Valle will face LDU Quito at the Complejo Independiente del Valle in Quito. According to today's table standings, Independiente del Valle leads the points table with 9 wins and 28 points, while LDU de Quito stands 4th with 5 wins and 18 points. The two sides last played against each other in September 2022, resulting in a high-scoring draw (2-2). From the last four matches between the two teams, Independiente has won thrice, while one fixture ended in a draw. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup in Quito.

Independiente del Valle - Lost to Liverpool FC in the Recent Libertadores Fixture (LWWWW)

Despite having the best performance in Liga Pro Ecuador, Independiente lost to Liverpool FC (1-0) in their recent Libertadores outing. Throughout the match, Independiente couldn't gather much momentum and failed to orchestrate a winning approach. After conceding a goal in the 65th minute, Independiente struggled to make a comeback. In Liga Pro, Independiente has managed to secure three consecutive wins in their last three matches. With 10 goals scored in the last five matches, Independiente averages 2.00 goals per game. In their last home match, Independiente registered a win against Guayaquil City. Moreover, Independiente has only allowed 4 goals in their last five matches across all competitions, averaging 0.80 goals per game. With the presence of Jordy Alcivar, Michael Hoyos, Cristian Pellerano, and Marcelo Moreno in the lineup, Independiente is likely to adopt an attacking approach in the upcoming matchup.

LDU de Quito - Coming off a Draw Against Magallanes in Sudamericana (DWDDD)

Heading into the matchup, Quito is coming off a draw against Magallanes (1-1), with Rodriguez scoring the only goal for Quito. In their last five matches, Quito has drawn four and secured one win. In the last three away matches, Quito has obtained three consecutive draws. Therefore, the upcoming matchup against Independiente del Valle might see Quito playing for a draw. LDU de Quito has scored in four of their last five matches, indicating that they are likely to find the back of the net in the upcoming matchup. Quito has scored 5 goals in their last five matches, averaging 1.00 goal per game. With the likes of Alexander Alvarado and Alzugaray in the lineup, Quito could surprise the hosts.

Expert Betting Tips

Heading into the matchup, Independiente del Valle will be considered the favorite against Quito. Considering Independiente del Valle's scoring average in the ongoing Liga Pro season, the upcoming matchup is likely to see them scoring at least 2 or more goals. Moreover, both sides are likely to score, and the final scoreline is expected to be 2-1 or 3-1.

• Independiente del Valle to Win for 1.83
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.83
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.74