Independiente Medellin vs Tachira Prediction Bet Tips & Palpite

Independiente Medellin vs Deportivo Tachira
Qualifiers for the Copa Libertadores
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2024
Start at 00pm UK
Venue: Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Medellin

Despite finishing the previous season just below the playoff line, Independiente Medellín still has a chance to compete on the big stage. They were invited to the qualifying rounds of the Copa Libertadores and, in the second phase, joined this team with Deportivo Táchira from Venezuela.

The hosts are heavy favorites to progress to the next stage, which currently cost 1,32 to win the first leg. Let's take a look at the recent form and results of these two teams.

Interestingly, Deportivo Táchira was also ranked ninth in the Venezuelan First Division in 2019. The team struggled to pick up points away from home. For example, they have only won five of a possible 30 points on the road in divisional games, losing 70% of games.

The Copa Libertadores statistics don't look good either: zero wins in the last seven matches. The last victory achieved was in 2016 against UNAM Pumas.

Independiente's inconsistency also continued this season. They started well in Primera A, beating Rionegro and arriving at Deportes Tolima. The first loss occurred last weekend against Junior 0-1.

Independiente Medellin vs Deportivo Tachira: Head to Head

This will be the first direct confrontation between these two teams in all competitions.

Independiente Medellin vs Deportivo Tachira: Prediction

The hosts are clear favorites not only to win the first leg, but to easily dispatch Tachira with a massive goal difference. We're backing you to win the -1.5 Asian Handicap for this match as the main bet at odds 1.80.

Goals should also be part of this clash in Colombia, so going for Over 2,5 FT is a decent alternative.

Independiente Medellin vs Deportivo Tachira: betting tips

• Home win at -1,5 AH at 1,80

• Over 2,5 goals at 1,90.