Independiente del Valle v Argentinos Juniors

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The other fixture being played in Group E is between the top two clubs in the group with second-placed Independiente del Valle taking on the current leaders, Argentinos Jrs, to determine who wins the group as both teams now cannot be caught up by the other two sides, Corinthians and Liverpool Montevideo.

Independiente's promising three-match winning streak was brought to an end in the domestic Ecuadorian top flight by El Nacional, losing 4-3 at home in an entertaining match but having previously captured wins against Aucas and Orense in the Ecuadorian top flight along with a resounding 3-0 home win against Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores, the hosts look in pretty good shape here.

Indeed, the bigger picture shows that Independiente del Valle have lost just three of their last 15 matches in all competitions whilst also picking up 11 wins in the process, so the hosts will be in confident mood ahead of this encounter with their Argentinian counterparts, especially as they have scored in nine of their last 10 home games in the Copa Libertadores.

Onto Argentinos Jrs and the Argentinian visitors currently sit top of Group E where they hold a two-point buffer between themselves and their second-placed hosts, Independiente, and the away side have also yet to taste defeat during this group stage of the competition.

Argentinos Jrs have won three and drawn two of their five group games to date which includes victories against their hosts, Independiente del Valle (1-0 at home), Corinthians and Liverpool Montevideo, so they too will be upbeat about their chances on Wednesday night.

The visitors have lost just three of their last 13 matches in all competitions, only one of which was actually away from home and Argentinos have also been tough to beat on their travels in the Copa Libertadores, losing just twice in their previous 11 away games at this level, in addition to scoring in nine of these last 11 away games as well.

Independiente del Valle v Argentinos Jrs Verdict

Both Independiente del Valle and Argentinos Jrs have proved they are more than capable of scoring on home and away soil respectively and with not much between these two sides, both are expected to hit the back of the net in this top of the table clash in Group E with both teams in relaxed mood, knowing they've already qualified for the knockout round.

Therefore, our main bet will be Both Teams To Score Yes @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Independiente del Valle win @ 1.72

Correct score: Independiente del Valle 2-1 @ 7.50