Competition: Copa Libertadores
Market: Over 1.5 goals
Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet
Two camps who have already booked their respective Copa Libertadores knockout stage tickets, Independiente del Valle will welcome Rosario to Ecuador late on Wednesday night.
Starting with the hosts, watching their sensational flurry come to an abrupt end over the weekend, Independiente del Valle will be searching for an immediate response in Sangolqui here. Nevertheless, despite being last seen falling to a thrilling 3-2 loss at the hands of domestic foes Libertad, Joaquin Papa's side should still find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Already punching their Copa Libertadores knockout stage ticket with a canter, the former Liverpool Montevideo boss has seen his squad win each of their other four appearances across all fronts. Crowned as the Ecuadorian Super Cup champions on May 13th as they stormed their way to a famous 3-0 romp against Universidad Catolica, Papa's men have also gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. Getting May underway with a rollercoaster 3-2 victory against Catolica while in Liga Pro action, Independiente del Valle have seen their last two showdowns in Sangolqui produce 10 goals at both ends of the pitch.
As for the visitors, putting in another dominant Copa Libertadores performance last time out as they cruised their way to a thumping 4-0 victory against Universidad Central, Rosario have now firmly placed all of their eggs in the continental basket. Putting 13 points on the board from their five Group H appearances during this season's tournament, they have also all but mathematically secured top spot. Despite watching their Aperture adventure come to a heartbreaking end at the hands of bitter domestic rivals River Plate, Jorge Almiron's side have won each of their other four appearances across all competitions. Laying down a domestic marker earlier in the month as they secured a 3-1 win against Independiente, Rosario have also suffered just a sole defeat from any of their last 10 outings – a run that stems back to a 3-1 loss against Huracan on April 12th. Two camps who have already punched their own respective knockout stage tickets, we could be treated to an enjoyable battle here.
Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Independiente del Valle vs Rosario Central 2/5 for Wednesday's Copa Libertadores matchup @ Pribet
