SD Aucas vs Nublense Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa Libertadores

Prediction published on 06/06/2023, 23:42  by Kennedy Kechula in Copa Libertadores Predictions

SD Aucas will be at home to take on Nublense in Group A of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday. Ahead of the encounter, Nublense are third in the group, a point above Aucas in fourth. Aucas will seek a win here to keep their continental season going. The Ecuadorian side comes into this match struggling for form. They have gone four matches now without a win and have lost their last three fixtures. Last time out they lost 2-0 away to Independiente Valle in their domestic league. That result left them in sixth place, two points adrift of the top four. Aucas have also lost their last three matches in this group, including the reverse fixture against Nublense. El Ídolo del Pueblo have been at their best when playing at home. After earlier winning six in a row at home, they are now on a two-match losing run.

Nublense are also struggling but have fared a bit better than Aucas coming into this match. The Chilean side has not won in the last three matches but has at least drawn the last two. They drew 1-1 with second placed Flamengo in their last match. This was two weeks ago and they will hope that the break does not disrupt their momentum. Nublense are on four points in the group and trail Flamengo in second by one point. Leaders Racing Club have secured a spot in the knockout phase but Nublense can still fight for the second. They will seek to avoid defeat here to at least confirm a top-three finish and Copa Sudamericana qualification, while staying in contention for second place. Jaime Garcia’s charges have struggled away from home, managing only one win from their last eight matches.