Emelec - Deportes Iquique

Copa Libertadores 2013, Group Stage

Emelec were enjoying a perfect start of the season: victories on the line in the local league, and a 1-0 win against Velez for their Libertadores debut. Now, even though things are still going like clockwork in the league, they are facing some tough times in the continental cup, as they come from 2 straight defeats. And if against Penarol there isn't too much to say (despite them not making a bad game), the 0-2 loss at Iquique came as a shocker. That's why I think the revenge factor should be primordial in this game. Emelec is pretty much a different team when they are playing at home, and as proof we have the aforementioned win against Argentinian giants, Velez Sarsfield. They've also won as visitors against LDU Quito, while resting several regulars, and even though it was a match in the league, I would rate LDU as better team than Iquique at any time. They've also had a week's rest, postponing their game against Barcelona, and the same can not be said about the Chileans. They played during a weekend, losing against Huachipato, taking their domestic tally to 3 straight defeats. They are mostly and average team, for Chilean standards, and the 0-3 loss at Velez says a lot, as they were never a contest. I would expect a similar scenario now in Ecuador, and I also expect the line to drop even more. GL!

Emelec (-1.25 AH) @ 1.97, 5/10
Result: 2-1, HALF-LOST