LDU Quito vs Central Cordoba Prediction and Analysis: Defeating the league leaders
The Copa Libertadores match between LDU Quito and Central Cordoba will take place at 7:30 AM on May 29th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for LDU Quito vs Central Cordoba
LDU Quito will be without Carlos Gruezo, who received a yellow card resulting in a suspension in their recent defeat to Flamengo.
Star striker Alex Arce – who scored four of the team's five goals in the group stage – is likely to remain in the starting lineup for the home side.
On the Central Cordoba side, Lucas Varaldo continues his long-term absence due to a knee injury, with the goal of returning in early August.
In addition, El Ferroviario is also facing fitness issues in defense, as Ivan Pillud has been suffering from a muscle injury since April.
Latest predicted lineups for LDU Quito vs Central Cordoba
LDU Quito:
Valle; De la Cruz, Minda, Ade, Allala, Quinonez; Diaz, Cornejo, Alvarado; Alzugaray, Arce
Central Cordoba:
Aguerre; Moyano, Abascia, Rivero, Cufre; Galvan, Perello, Barrera, Florentin, Angulo; Veron
Latest football match prediction: LDU Quito vs Central Cordoba
After a six-match unbeaten run from mid-April to mid-May, LDU Quito is now going through a difficult period in all competitions, having only earned one point in their Ecuadorian league and Copa Libertadores group stage matches.
Their most recent domestic league appearance came on Saturday afternoon, when goals from Mauro Diaz and Jose Fajardo gave Universidad Catolica a 3-1 home win, although Michael Estrada scored a temporary equalizer for the visitors in the second half.
In the Copa Libertadores, LDU Quito also suffered a defeat in their away match at the Maracana on May 16th, when goals from Leo Ortiz and Luiz Araujo secured a 2-0 victory for Flamengo in front of over 65,000 spectators.
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Despite having lost only one match in the first five rounds, LDU Quito is still outside the top two positions in Group C with only one round remaining, three points behind Central Cordoba and level on points with Flamengo.
Conversely, Central Cordoba is one of four teams that remain undefeated in the group stage, with three wins and two draws after five matches, accumulating an impressive 11 points.
El Ferroviario's last two matches were both in the Copa Libertadores, where they earned four points: a draw against Flamengo at home on May 8th and an easy victory over Deportivo Tachira – the weakest team in Group C – in Venezuela on May 13th.
It seemed Central Cordoba would have to settle for a draw in that match when Bryan Castillo equalized for the struggling home side after Jonathan Galvan's opening goal, but Gaston Veron scored the winning goal to give the visitors all three points.
This year's Copa Libertadores campaign is a bright spot amidst their dismal form in the domestic league, where El Ferroviario are currently suffering five consecutive defeats.
Latest LDU Quito vs Central Cordoba score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.LDU Quito vs Central Cordobaas follows:
- Sportsmole:LDU Quito 2-0 Central Cordoba
- WhoScore:LDU Quito 2-1 Central Cordoba
- Our newspaper predicts:LDU Quito 2-0 Central Cordoba
When and where can I watch LDU Quito vs Central Cordoba live?
To watch the LDU Quito vs Central Cordoba match live in the Copa Libertadores, taking place at 7:30 AM on May 29th, viewers can tune in to various online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.
