Atletico Tucuman vs Independiente Medellin Predictions

• Atletico Tucuman have won 6 of their last 8 Copa Libertadores home games.
• Said run includes wins to nil in 4 of their last 5 home outings in the competition.
• Independiente Medellin haven’t won any of their last 5 away games and have lost their last 3 on the road without scoring a single goal.
• Independiente Medellin have lost 4 of their last 7 Libertadores away games.

Atletico Tucuman looking to come from behind once again

Although they fell to defeat in the first leg of this tie, going down by just a 1-0 margin wasn’t the worst of results for Atletico Tucuman given it was always going to be a tricky trip. Indeed, the Argentines will fancy their chances of coming from behind on home soil once again, having already recovered from a 2-0 first leg defeat to The Strongest in the last round.

El Decano’s home record in continental action certainly gives reason to believe the tie is far from over and the Estadio Monumental José Fierro is a notoriously difficult place to visit due to the ferocity of Ateltico’s fans. With 6 wins from their last 8 Libertadores home games behind them, the hosts’ prospects look bright coming into the game and those taking to the pitch will be looking to play on the front foot from the off.

DIM looking to hold on

Meanwhile, whilst they’ll be happy to be ahead, Independiente Medellin will also be wishing their lead was a more substantial one. The Colombians didn’t quite make their home advantage count in a first leg they were expected to win more comfortably and they’ve now left themselves with significant work to do on Wednesday.

What’s more; DIM’s record on the road leaves much to be desired and has their prospects of advancing looking questionable. They’ve failed to win any of their last 5 away games, losing their last 3 trips in the process whilst in the Libertadores, they’ve fallen to defeat in 4 of their 7 outings on their travels.

Atletico Tucuman are clear favourites

Ultimately, with their passionate crowd behind them, Atletico Tucuman have to be fancied to win the match on the night. They are very strong as hosts and have already shown in recent years they can handle the pressure of a big continental night.

All things considered, backing a home win looks the best way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we’re happy to do with maximum confidence. Independiente Medellin’s away record is a huge cause for concern and though they’ll likely be able to keep things somewhat tight, we can’t see them keeping Atletico out for 90 minutes and think the hosts will be able to force penalties with a 1-0 win.