Independiente del Valle and Gualaceo SC face each other on Wednesday 08.26.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Copa Ecuador 2026 match. The game will take place at Independiente del Valle's home ground, the Estadio Banco Guayaquil (Estadio Independiente del Valle).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club de Alto Rendimiento Especializado Independiente del Valle and Gualaceo SC, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Independiente del Valle vs Gualaceo SC
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1st Half Gualaceo SC Win
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Independiente del Valle preview
Independiente del Valle heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Ecuador: in 2 matches, Club de Alto Rendimiento Especializado Independiente del Valle secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Giant Killer's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 29 victories so far.
Independiente del Valle has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 79 goals, of which 3 were scored in the Copa Ecuador, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Matías Mijail Perello, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Layan Manuel Loor Requelme has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Independiente del Valle has conceded 0 goals in the Copa Ecuador (an average of 0 per game) and 32 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.91 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Gualaceo SC preview
Gualaceo SC comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the Copa Ecuador. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.33 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses.
Gualaceo SC's attack has been highly effective, scoring 3 goals during this period. Of that total, 3 were netted in the Copa Ecuador, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Gualaceo SC's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.33 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 1 goals in 3 matches, averaging 0.33 per match.
Head to head: Independiente del Valle vs Gualaceo SC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Gualaceo SC
Ecuador - Copa Ecuador
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L W |
2 |
| Home | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| Away | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 2.32 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
0.83 | 0.75 | 0.9 |
Independiente del Valle
Ecuador - Copa Ecuador
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.72 | 0.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.17 | 1.5 |
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