Rosario Central are in the drivers’ seat to secure top spot in Group H of this year’s Copa Libertadores, they are currently three points clear of second-placed Independiente Valle and it would take a five-goal swing on goal difference for them to be overtaken.
The pair met earlier in the group stage and played out a goalless draw in Argentina, and with both already through, Wednesday’s return match at the Estadio Banco Guayaquil in Quito is all about the battle for top spot.
Independiente Valle v Rosario Central Tips Summary
Best Bet - Under 2.5 goals @ 8/13
Alternative Bet - Carlos Gonzalez to score at any time @ 7/4
Bet Builder - Independiente Valle to win, Alejo Veliz to have a shot on target & Under 3 goals @ 13/2
Independiente Valle v Rosario Central Prediction
Best Bet: Under 2.5 goals @ 8/13
Do not expect a high-scoring clash when Rosario Central make the journey to Ecuador to take on Independiente Valle, with both teams having already secured qualification to the knockout stages of this year’s Copa Libertadores.
The visitors are top and it would take a five-goal swing on goal difference for them to be overtaken by their hosts, something which looks unlikely.
Rosario have breezed through this group, winning all four of their games against Universidad Central and Libertad and drawing with these opponents in the reverse fixture.
The Argentinian side are yet to concede a goal in the competition and another low-scoring clash looks likely in this final group game.
Los Guerreros have not been at their best domestically and it would not be a major surprise to see them rest some of their stars, with an away Copa Argentina clash against Estudiantes coming this weekend.
Under 2.5 goals looks like a solid bet in what may be a relatively low-key affair.
Alternative Bet: Carlos Gonzalez to score at any time @ 7/4
Carlos Gonzalez has been a real revelation for Independiente Valle this season since joining from Newell’s Old Boys.
The Paraguayan striker has scored six goals in five group games and will be looking to stake a claim to be included in his nation’s final 26-man squad for the World Cup, which is yet to be announced.
Gonzalez looks the likeliest goalscorer in what may be a low-scoring affair.
Independiente Valle v Rosario Central Bet Builder Tip
Independiente Valle to win
Alejo Veliz to have a shot on target
Under 3 goals
Pays 13/2
With Rosario Central unlikely to be at full strength for this clash, it may be worth siding with home side Independiente Valle to win this one, they have come out on top in five of their last seven home matches in all competitions.
Rosario Central’s Alejo Veliz scored the opener for his team in their 4-0 win over Universidad Central last time out and looks a solid price for a shot on target.
Under 2.5 goals remains a strong pick, however, landing in three of the visitors’ five group games.
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Key Match Stats
Five of Rosario Central’s last eight away games have produced fewer than three goals
Three of Rosario Central’s five group games have gone under 2.5 goals
Independiente Valle have won five of their last seven home matches
It was a goalless draw when these two met last month
Carlos Gonzalez has six goals in five group games for Independiente Valle
Both of these teams have qualified for the knockout stages already
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