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August 31 2022, 17:00 · Alex Sarwar

Independiente Valle vs Melgar – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Sudamericana

Independiente Valle vs Melgar – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Sudamericana

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THE FACTS

When is Independiente Valle vs Melgar on and what time does it start? Independiente Valle vs Melgar will take place on Thursday 1st September, 2022 – 01:30 (UK)

Where is Independiente Valle vs Melgar taking place? Independiente Valle vs Melgar will take place at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador

Where can I get tickets for Independiente Valle vs Melgar? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information

What channel is Independiente Valle vs Melgar on in the UK? Independiente Valle vs Melgar will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Independiente Valle vs Melgar in the UK? Independiente Valle vs Melgar cannot be televised live in the UK

THE PREDICTION

Whilst Independiente Valle cruised through the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals by an aggregate score of 5-1 against Deportivo Tachira, Melgar overcame Internacional via a penalty shoot-out after consecutive goalless draws. With Melgar away from home in this first-leg, you would expect them to prioritise defensive stability and a solid set-up which served them so well in the quarter-finals. With that in mind, Independiente Valle could prove frustrated at times going forward, but cannot afford to take any unnecessary risks that risk them being caught out at the other end of the pitch. Therefore, expect another low-scoring encounter with under 2.5 goals scored over 90 minutes.