Duel between Independiente del Valle vs Mushuc Runa is shaping up to be one of those affairs where recent results flies out the window. Underway
Independiente del Valle’s been hot and cold, their performances yo-yoing from inspired to questionable. Meanwhile, Mushuc Runa’s grinding through a tough stretch, their defense looking unstable.
Checking past contests, it’s a mixed bag. Independiente del Valle’s taken the edge lately, but footy’s got a terrible memory.
My two cents: Both sides’ve got holes. Independiente del Valle’s midfield’s stuttering, while Mushuc Runa’s forwards lacks a spark.
In terms of the Copa Sudamericana, this fixture carries extra weight. The competition’s race for continental qualification means every result matters, and both sides know a strong showing here could shift momentum in the table. Current performances in the Copa Sudamericana suggests neither team can afford mistakes, making this tie even more intriguing.
But hey, there’s something about this one—who knows, it’s the matchup where somebody delivers.
Bottom line: This isn't just another game—it's prime-time action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.Independiente del Valle: Guido Villar, Matias Fernandez, Mateo Carabajal, Richard Schunke, Gustavo Orlando Cortez, Juan Cazares, Jordy Alcivar, Patrik Kleiver Mercado Altamirano, Guagua, Darwin, Claudio Paul Spinelli, Andres Rodriguez
Mushuc Runa: Rodrigo Perea, Kevin Peralta, Dennis Quintero, Bryan Bentaberry, Glendys Calos Mina, Carlos Orejuela, Esteban Rivas, Steve Castro, Angel Gracia, J. Vergés, Jonathan Gonzalez
The latest head-to-head matches of contenders in every championship. Following this data we can make a conclusion that Independiente del Valle has historical advantage.
Over the last meetings Independiente del Valle holds victories - 3, losses - 0 and draws - 2. Mushuc Runa on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: victories - 0, losses - 5 and draws - 0. Based on this data we come to a conclusion that Independiente del Valle currently is in better form, unlike Mushuc Runa.
Independiente del Valle: Manta – (Draw 0:0), Imbabura Sporting Club – (Win 0:1), El Nacional – (Win 1:0), Cuenca – (Win 0:3), Vasco da Gama – (Draw 1:1).
Mushuc Runa: Libertad Loja – (Loss 1:2), Guayaquil City – (Loss 3:1), LDU Quito – (Loss 2:1), Tecnico Universitario – (Loss 0:1), Emelec – (Loss 1:0).Both contenders have moved to the 1/8 finals while defeating strong opponents along the way. In tournaments as Copa Sudamericana every match is extremely important which is why a great matchup awaits us.