Leones del Norte and Independiente del Valle face each other in an official match of the 2026 Liga Pro season. The game takes place at Estadio Olímpico de Ibarra on Saturday, 22/08/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Leones del Norte vs Club de Alto Rendimiento Especializado Independiente del Valle, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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👉 Our prediction is: Independiente del Valle to win

Independiente del Valle is the in their match against Leones del Norte. Coming away from a formidable ground like Estadio Olímpico de Ibarra with all three points is never easy, but we are still tipping Independiente del Valle to win in this match.

Independiente del Valle has been in fantastic form of late, with their statistics and their results showing serious upward momentum. That momentum will be put to the test away at Leones del Norte, but our analysts are confident they can score the big away win.

👉 Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Leones del Norte vs Independiente del Valle figures to be a very up-and-down match between two aggressive sides, so the corners market is quite an attractive one to bet on.

And with odds of 1.83, we are eyeing the over 9.5 corners bet to hit, which means having 10 or more corners for both teams throughout the 90 minutes will win the bet.

The Lions preview

Leones del Norte comes into the match having played 25 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.

Leones del Norte's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 1.04 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offence system of Leones del Norte is led by Juan Luis Anangonó León as the top scorer of the season. The ecuadorian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jonathan Arroyo Santiago, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.

The Giant Killer preview

On the other hand, Independiente del Valle comes into the match having played 25 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 21 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.56 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 27 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.

Independiente del Valle's attack has scored 75 goals during this period. Out of this total, 61 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 2.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.27.

The offence system of Independiente del Valle is led by Matías Mijail Perello as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Layan Manuel Loor Requelme, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 0.96 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 0.91.

Head to head: Leones del Norte vs Independiente del Valle

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Leones del Norte

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D L W

1.4

Home D D D W D

1.4

Away W L L W W

1.8

Away Team

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Independiente del Valle

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

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

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Published on 19 August 2026, at 20:23 Last updated on 19 August 2026, at 20:23
Author: Gustavo Porto

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