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Independiente del Valle vs Palmeiras: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2021 in the US today

Independiente del Valle host Palmeiras today in Matchday 4 of the Copa Libertadores 2021 Group Stage. Find out how to watch the game in the US, the preview, predictions, and odds.

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Palmeiras visit Independiente del Valle looking to secure a place in the Round of 16 (Getty).
Palmeiras visit Independiente del Valle looking to secure a place in the Round of 16 (Getty).

Palmeiras travel to Ecuador to face Independiente del Valle in Matchday 4 of theCopa Libertadores 2021 Group A today. The reigning champions will be looking to grab a win that would book them a place in the next stage. Here, check out the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.

Abel Ferreira‘s team began its title defense in great fashion. The Verdao have won every game so far and with one more victory, they would secure a spot in the Round of 16. Not a bad way to start a journey towards aback-to-back championship, right?

Meanwhile, Independiente del Valle look set to compete for the other spot with Defensa y Justicia. The Ecuadorian team, however, will be seeking redemption after being destroyed in their visit to the Allianz Parque. Besides, they need a good result to keep on fighting for qualification.

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Independiente del Valle vs Palmeiras: Match Information

Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito

Independiente del Valle vs Palmeiras: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM

Independiente del Valle vs Palmeiras: Storylines

Independiente del Valle won recognition in the continent for their superb rise over the past years. The 2019 Copa Sudamericana winners became used to playing in the Copa Libertadores and have also upset regional giants. Still, they couldn’t begin the current campaign strongly.

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Last week, Renato Paiva ‘s boys claimed their first win in the tournament, though, demolishing 4-0 Universitario . Moreover, inthe domestic Serie A, they have been performingbetter and defeated Liga de Quito a few days ago. Anyways, theirnext challenge seems tough.

Palmeiras have silenced the critics with a strong start in Group A, having won the three matches and being one step away fromsecuring a place in the Round of 16 . Ferreira’s side heads to this clash in great form, as it holds a four-game winning streak betweenLibertadores and Campeonato Paulista .

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Independiente del Valle vs Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2021 Standings

Palmeiras are currently leading Group A with nine points after three games, while Independiente del Valle are tied with Defensa y Justicia as both have four points. However, the Argentine team is second, one place above the Ecuadorians, due to goal difference.

Independiente del Valle vs Palmeiras: Copa Libertadores 2021 Top Scorers

Both sides have three players who are among the top 10 leading goalscorers in the tournament. Palmeiras’ top scorer is Rony, who scored four times, just like Independiente del Valle’s Lorenzo Faravelli and Christian Ortíz.

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How to watch or live stream Independiente del Valle vs Palmeiras in the US

The Copa Libertadores 2021 Group Stage game to be played between Independiente del Valle and Palmeiras at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito will be broadcast in the US by Fanatiz andbeIN SPORTS CONNECT.

Independiente del Valle vs Palmeiras: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers in the US haven’t unveiled their predictions yet, but Calientes did. According to them, Independiente del Valle are favorites with odds of +125, while Palmeiras have +195. Meanwhile, a tie would result in a +260 payout.

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Caliente
Independiente del Valle +125
Tie +260
Palmeiras +195

* Odds via Caliente.

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