Boca Juniors vs Independiente del Valle Prediction: Match result could go either way

The round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana continues to heat up as Independiente del Valle SC will square off against Boca Juniors at the La Bombonera on Thursday. The first-leg encounter ended in a goalless draw as both teams could not find the back of the net. This encounter is filled with many opportunities for both teams to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana. We expect a very tough encounter here with possibilities of goals from both teams. Please see the carefully prepared tips. 

Boca Juniors had an amazing run in Group D as they finished second with only 2 points behind group leaders Fortaleza. In their domestic league, Boca Juniors have won 2 games, drawn two, and suffered 2 losses from the six league games they’ve played. Their first-leg encounter against Independiente del Valle ended in a goalless draw as both teams could not find the back of the net although with great potential in that game. 

In their first-leg encounter against Boca Juniors, they had an amazing game but there were no goals to show for it as the game ended in a goalless draw. Del Valle had over 5 shots on target in that game but couldn’t convert any of those chances to a goal.

Independiente del Valle is in amazing form in the Ecuadorian league as they are currently top of the Serie A league table with 10 victories and 5 draws from 15 league games played. They failed to advance to the knockout round of the Copa Libertadores as they finished third in Group F but they now have another opportunity at the prestigious Copa Sudamericana title. The game is still very much open and del Valle is our favorite for the victory here. 

Their last three encounters have produced two wins Independiente del Valle and a draw. ;

Independiente del Valle is in great form as they are currently top of their domestic league. Independiente del Valle had a great show in the first leg encounter although they had nothing to show for it as the game ended in a goalless draw but we expect a tough encounter from this game and a highly offensive game as the first-leg. The first leg encounter had a total of 12 corners with del Valle having a total number of 10 corners in that game and we expect a similar outcome in this game. A total of over 8.5 corners at 1.72 odds is a great betting option. The visitors are our favorites for the win here and we can bank in a win or draw for the visitors at 2.18 odds.