Club Sport Emelec vs Independiente Petrolero prediction, preview, team news and more

In search of a place in the Copa Libertadores qualifiers, Club Sport Emelec receives this Tuesday Independiente Petrolero at the Estadio Banco Pacifico – Capwell.

The visitors, who have yet to taste victory in the tournament, will only be playing for pride as they find themselves bottom of the Group A standings.

Emelec found themselves empty-handed again when they lost 1-0 to Universidad Católica in the Ecuadorian top flight last Saturday.

They have now lost each of their last three outings, conceding four goals and failing to score since a 1-1 draw with Barcelona SC on May 12.

They have now turned their sights to the Copa Libertadores, where they are currently third in Group A with five points from five games, two behind Deportivo Táchira in qualifying.

Independiente Petrolero, meanwhile, continued to struggle for form in the Bolivia Apertura Division as they were held to a goalless draw by Royal Pari Sion last time out.

They have now failed to win any of their last four outings in all competitions, drawing two and losing two in that span.

Independiente Petrolero head into Tuesday rooted at the bottom of the group standings after picking up just one point from five games.

Club Sport Emelec vs Independiente Petrolero head to head

This will be the second meeting between the two teams, their first encounter coming in the reverse fixture in April when the spoils were split in a 1-1 draw.

Guide to the Club Sport Emelec form: LLLDW

Guide to the Independiente Petrolero Form: LDDLW

Club Sport Emelec vs Independiente Petrolero Team News

Club Sport Emelec

Joao Rojas, Bruno Pitton, Marlon Mejía and Aníbal Leguizamón are all recovering from their injuries.

injured: Joao Rojas, Bruno Pitton, Marlon Mejía and Aníbal Leguizamón

Suspended: Jackson Rodriguez

Independent Petrolero

The visitors come into the game in good health and with no suspension issues, giving manager Marcelo Robledo the luxury of a full squad at his disposal.

injured: Nothing

Suspended: Nothing

Club Sport Emelec vs Independiente Petrolero Predicted XI

Club Sport Emelec Predicts XI (4-4-2): Pedro Ortiz; Romario Caicedo, Joel Quintero, Eddie Guevara, Angel Gracia; Bryan Carabali, Dixon Arroyo, Sebastian Rodriguez, Edgar Lastre; Alexis Zapata, Alejandro Cabeza

Independiente Petrolero Predicted XI (4-3-3): Hugo Ayala; Martin Chiatti, Francisco Silva, Emerson Velasquez, Juan Rioja; Robin Ramires, Mijail Aviles, William Velasco; Jhasmani Campos, Jose Correa, Leonel Buter

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