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Emelec vs Defensa y Justicia will be one of the three clashes that will start the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana 2023. Next Tuesday they will duel for the first time in their history at the George Capwell Stadium in Guayaquil.
If you are looking for information on how to bet on Emelec vs Defensa y Justicia, JefeBet provides you with everything you need to know. Also, don’t forget that we have an unmissable bonus waiting for you if you decide to choose Caliente as the dues provider for this encounter. Take advantage of it and become the real Jefe of the game!
Betting Preview for the Emelec vs Defensa y Justicia Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 Game on August 1, 2023
- Where: George Capwell Stadium, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- When: Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 8:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Emelec (+130) | Tie (+225) | Defensa y Justicia (+210)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115) | Under (-150)
- Both Teams Score: Yes (-118) | No (-118)
Betting on Emelec (+130 at Caliente)
Emelec finished second in Group B with nine points, behind Guaraní (11). The team won only two of its six matches and drew on three occasions, a record that was enough to eliminate both Danubio and Huracán from the competition. In the Round of 16, the team defeated Sporting Cristal by a 1-0 aggregate score to reach this stage.
In its domestic league, the team led by Hernán Torres is having a forgettable season, currently sitting in 13th place with 14 points and just two points above the last position, currently held by Guayaquil City.
Emelec has won three out of its 15 matches, recording five draws and seven losses. The team one of the those that has conceded the most goals (20) and that has suffered the most defeats in the Ecuadorian League, alongside Técnico Universitario and Gualaceo.
However, the track record at home is less catastrophic. The Emelec team has conceded only six goals, and although it has yet to win on its home ground since March 19 in the Sudamericana, it has remained undefeated with three wins and a draw.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Pedro Ortiz; Romario Caicedo, Luis Fernando León, Aníbal Leguizamón, Bryan Carabali; Carlos Villalba, Cristhian Valencia; Diego García, José Francisco Cevallos Jr., Miller Bolaños; Alejandro Cabeza.
Betting on Copa Sudamericana
Betting on Defensa y Justicia (+210 at Caliente)
Defensa y Justicia fell into the hands of Union (0-2) in what was its farewell to the Argentine League. The team protected all its starters with this crucial match in mind and suffered a defeat that could drop the team to sixth place in the standings if Lanus manages to defeat Barracas Central.
As for the continental competition, the team closed the group stage as the fourth-best group with 15 points. Defensa y Justicia won all three points in five out of its six matches played and scored 15 goals, the third-highest offensive record behind Bragantino (21) and Fortaleza (17).
In its domestic soccer league, Julio Vaccari’s team proved to be one of the best hosts, securing seven victories in 14 matches. Moreover, its away record is even more impressive, ranking 4th with five wins in 13 games. However, it is worth mentioning that the team comes into this match having lost three out of its last five matches.
It is noteworthy that in four of those five matches, the team conceded goals in the second half, and in three of them, Defensa allowed two goals in the final 45 minutes. Take advantage of this information at Caliente and go for the option “2nd Half Emelec Total Goals: Over (1.5),” which offers odds of (+375). This means that you could win $375 for every $100 bet if the Argentine team allows at least two goals.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Enrique Bologna; Julián Malatini, Nicolás Tripicchio, Tomás Cardona, Darío Cáceres; Julián López, Kevin Gutiérrez, Santiago Solari; David Barbona, Nicolás Fernández, Gastón Togni
El Jefe’s Prediction on Emelec vs Defensa y Justicia
Emelec prove its strength in front of its home crowd, despite defensive flaws. Two of its most recent victories were attained by a score of 2-1, and at JefeBet, we believe that this will be the result in the exciting match between Emelec vs Defensa y Justicia on Tuesday.
Prediction: Moneyline Emelec and Over (EME 2-1 DYJ) | Bet on Over (2.5) here
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