Mayra Madrigal
The first stage of the Copa Sudamericana kicks off on March 9 with the clash between Emelec vs Deportivo Cuenca.
The Ecuadorian league has just started its activities in 2023, so teams are still making adjustments in their lineups to get a maximum performance. While most Ecuadorian teams are focused on the local league, there are others that have to face international games.
After two dates in the league, these teams have been faltering, and perhaps that is because they are primarily aiming at entering the continental tournament. There will be no excuses here, since it is a direct elimination match, and only one team will be able to represent his country. Without further introduction, JefeBet brings you the betting preview, the odds, and our prediction of the match between Emelec vs Deportivo Cuenca.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Emelec vs Deportivo Cuenca Copa Sudamericana First Stage Game on March 9, 2023
- Where: George Capwell Stadium, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- When: Thursday, March 09, 2023, 7:00 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Emelec (-190) / Tie (+310) / Deportivo Cuenca (+475)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Emelec (AH -1, -108) / Deportivo Cuenca (AH +1, -118)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-115), Under (-125)
- Both teams score: Yes (+105) / No (-145)
Odds provided by BetMGM and Unibet.
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Betting on Emelec
Emelec was able to taste victory in its first league match of 2023, beating Libertad by 2-0. However, that sweet taste did not last long, since Orense beat it by 2-1. Emelec has only showed consistency in its scoring numbers, since the team has scored in each of their matches.
Possibly, it is saving its potential for this upcoming match due to a strong desire to win a spot in the continental tournament. Should that be the case, Emelec will be looking to take advantage of ts home ground, where it holds a four-game undefeated streak in all competitions, and where it has won only once this year. The team also has three consecutive home wins against Deportivo Cuenta, and it will be looking to continue its dominance at home.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Pedro Ortiz; Romario Caicedo, Aníbal Leguizamón, Luis Fernando León, Jackson Rodríguez; Dixon Arroyo, Carlos Villalba; Samuel Sosa, José Alberti, Diego García; Miller Bolaños.
Betting on Deportivo Cuenca
This is Deportivo Cuenca’s third time participating in a Copa Sudamericana, where it has only got into round of 16, in the 2018 edition. The team will clash with Emelec, the second Ecuadorian team with the most participations in this competition (11), and also a team that has gone as far as the quarterfinals.
Deportivo Cuenca looks like the weaker of the two, but it has the same number of points in the Ecuadorian tournament, since it shares the same record of one win and one loss. Both teams arrive at this match coming off the back of a loss; Deportivo Cuenca lost to Libertad by 3-1 during the weekend.
Possible Lineup (3-1-4-2): Hamilton Piedra; Ronny Biojo, Luciano Recalde, Bruno Ezequiel Duarte; Rodrigo Melo; Enzo Lopez, Marcos Andres Lopez, Nicolas Rinaldi, Bryan Rivera; Lucas Mancinelli, Francisco Mera
JefeBet Prediction
This match between Ecuadorian teams has a favorite, and that is Emelec. Not only because it is a team with experience in this type of competition, but also because Deportivo Cuenca is a team that does not know how to win on the road. It has five consecutive defeats on away games, and have gone seven months without a win as the visiting team.
Prediction: Emelec wins by 2-0
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