Independiente Medellín vs Caracas Prediction & Betting Tips

It’s almost time for Copa Libertadores action taking place on Thursday when Independiente Medellín play Caracas.

Full predictions, stats & game poll for the Independiente Medellín v Caracas match are shown here (including the best match odds).

📊 Form Guide

Independiente Medellín WWLWLL

Independiente Medellín will be looking for an improved result here after the 3-0 Copa Libertadores defeat last time out to Boca Juniors.

It’s been a rare occasion in recent times where Independiente Medellín have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. The reality is that El Poderoso have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 games, leaking 9 goals during that time. We will see if that trend will end up being sustained here.

Caracas LWLLDL

Since tasting defeat last time out to Club Libertad in Copa Libertadores action, Caracas will be hoping to turn things around here.

The numbers tell their own story, and Caracas have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, seeing their opponents hit 14 goals in total. Defensively, Los Rojos del Ávila have some weaknesses to address.

📋 Team News: Independiente Medellín

Independiente Medellín boss Aldo Bobadilla has no fitness worries to speak of ahead of this match thanks to a completely injury-free group to choose from.

🗞️ Team News: Caracas

Thanks to a fully healthy squad to choose from, Caracas boss Noel Sanvicente doesn’t have any fitness worries to speak of coming into this match.

🧠 Prediction

We believe that Independiente Medellín will, in all likelihood, be able to create a good number of chances & successful shots on target.

At the same time, Caracas won’t find it easy to get shooting opportunities although we do see them scoring here as well.

We’re therefore expecting to see a fairly comfortable 3-1 margin for Independiente Medellín at the conclusion of the game.

Renata Leite, 23:08 12/09/2020