Independiente vs Lanus Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds - Buenos Aires rivals set for another draw in the Copa Sudamericana?

Independiente host Lanus in the Copa Sudamericana on Thursday
Match is being played in Buenos Aires at 22:15 GMT
Independiente are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 matches
The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw last week
Independiente have seen under 2.5 goals in 15 of their last 18 matches against Lanus
Lanus are undefeated in 4 of their last 5 matches

Independiente and Lanus drew 0-0 in the Copa Sudamericana last week (Getty Images)

Independiente host Lanus in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal second leg on Thursday. These Buenos Aires rivals are used to low scoring encounters which should continue at Estadio Libertadores de América.

Independiente Form

Independiente have been hard to beat since the season restarted in October. The Buenos Aires club are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 matches in all competitions.

Lucas Pusineri’s side won four straight matches including getting past Fenix in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16. Independiente won 4-1 in Uruguay and 1-0 in Argentina.

Independiente drew 0-0 at Lanus in the quarter-final first leg. It was predictably a close match between the Buenos Aires rivals.

Independiente lost 3-2 at Huracan in their last match. An early own goal and Nicolás Messiniti strike established a 2-0 lead but they couldn’t hold on after defender Thomas Ortega was sent off in the 17th minute.

Independiente Team News

Independiente goalkeeper Sebastián Sosa and winger Gastón Togni are injured.

Midfielder Lucas Romero lasted 20 minutes against Lanus in the first leg and is doubtful.

Lanus Form

Lanus have been inconsistent in recent weeks. They lost 2-1 against Bolivar in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 despite Tomás Belmonte’s opener in Bolivia.

They bounced back with a 6-2 home win in the second leg to go through 7-4 on aggregate. The Argentine club overturned an early deficit with Franco Orozco (2), Tomás Belmonte (2), Lautaro Acosta and Nicolás Orsini all on target.

Luis Zubeldía’s side returned to the Argentine Copa de la Superliga with a 3-1 defeat at Newell's Old Boys. They took on Buenos Aires rivals Independiente in the quarter-final first leg that ended in a 0-0 draw at home.

Lanus’ last match was a 2-1 win at Aldosivi. Matías Esquivel and Lucas Vera scored the goals with Aldosivi netting a consolation in added time.

Lanus Team News

Lanus have a full strength side available.

Independiente vs Lanus Head to Head

Lanus have a 16-12 advantage against Independiente with 11 draws in 39 matches.

They met in the 2019 Copa Argentina quarterfinals, Lanus winning 2-0 away from home.

The Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg ended in a 0-0 draw on Thursday.

Independiente vs Lanus Odds

Independiente are 1.75 favourites at betfair with Lanus available at 4.25. A draw can be backed at 3.25.

Independiente vs Lanus Stats

Independiente are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 matches (all competitions).
Independiente have won 4 of their last 6 matches (all competitions).
Independiente are undefeated in their last 5 matches (Copa Sudamericana).
Independiente have seen under 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 13 matches (all competitions).
Independiente have seen under 2.5 goals in 15 of their last 18 matches against Lanus (all competitions).
Independiente have drawn 3 of their last 6 matches against Lanus (all competitions).
Lanus are undefeated in 4 of their last 5 matches (all competitions).

Independiente vs Lanus FAQ

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Independiente have seen under 2.5 goals in 15 of their last 18 matches against Lanus with under 2.5 goals the best bet.

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Where is Independiente vs Lanus being played?

Independiente vs Lanus is being played at Estadio Libertadores de América in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

When is Independiente vs Lanus being played?

Independiente vs Lanus is being played at 22:15 GMT on Thursday 17 December 2020. The match is taking place at Estadio Libertadores de América in Argentina.