Emelec - Espoli

Ecuador Serie A, Segunda Etapa

Going to try the over on Emelec once again. So far, Carrasco's ultra-offensive system has failed, and a lot of complaints have been heard. Emelec's directors still have faith in him, but that patience will surely start to fade away if the team doesn't work. It is well known that Carrasco is an adept of the 'all-in-attack' football, and today he'll make some changes in the team, moving from his usual 4-3-3 formation to an even more offensive 3-3-1-3. Only God knows how well will that work, points-wise, but I think we can be pretty sure we'll be seeing some goals. Espoli has one of the worst defenses in the league, and if Emelec make their charges right, they could very well suffocate their back line. And they are sure to leave some spaces behind, so Espoli can try their chances on the counter-attack. This should be an entertaining match to watch, as it's not just about the 3 points here, but also about Carrasco proving his system can be effective. A plus for Emelec should be the return to the team of Fernando Gaibor, that is expected to be the missing link between the midfield and the attack. Let's hope for a goal-fiesta. GL!

over 2.5 goals @ 1.89, 3/10

Result: 4-0, WON