Emelec vs Independiente del Valle Prediction: Visitors Leading the Points Table Standings

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador Round 8, Emelec will face Independiente del Valle at the Estadio Banco Pacifico-Capwell in Guayaquil. According to today's table standings, Independiente del Valle is currently in 1st place with 5 wins and 16 points, while Emelec is in 12th place with 2 wins and 7 points. Both teams are involved in continental action, making the upcoming matchup interesting. The two sides last played against each other in July 2022, and Independiente del Valle won 2-3. Emelec has defeated Independiente only once in their last four matches.

After losing three consecutive fixtures. Emelec managed to secure a close win over Huracan (1-0) and then a goalless draw against Mushuc Runa (0-0). In the last five matches played, Emelec has lost three matches and has conceded 6 goals. However, in the last two matches, Emelec hasn't conceded a goal and scored just one. With the likes of Cain Jair Fara, Jhon Sanchez, Bleiner Agron, and Cevallos in the lineup, Emelec will look to maximize their home advantage. With a striking average of 0.60 goals per game in the last five played, Emelec will certainly have to improve and raise the benchmark.

After losing to Argentinos Juniors (1-0). Independiente del Valle has remained unbeaten in the last four fixtures, with three wins and a draw. With 6 goals scored and just 1 conceded in the last 5 matches played, Independiente is evidently impressive. Against Liverpool FC in the Libertadores fixture, Junior Sornoza and Alan Minda scored goals and will be in the spotlight for carrying the momentum forward. Lautaro Diaz, Michael Hoyos, and Marcelo Moreno are likely to contribute the most in the upcoming matchup.

Considering the vibrant energy in Independiente del Valle's ranks at the moment, I am backing the visitors to score over 2 goals and dominate the home side by a considerable margin. As Emelec has scored only three goals in the last five outings and Independiente has only conceded 1 goal, I am predicting only one side to score. The final scoreline is expected to be 0-2.

• Independiente del Valle to Win for 2.50
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.742
• Correct Score 0-2 for 10