Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the early hours of Wednesday, May 14, we’re in for a thrilling fifth-round group stage clash in the Copa Libertadores as Deportivo Táchira hosts Central Córdoba on their home turf. Here’s my betting tip for this encounter.
Deportivo Táchira vs Central Córdoba: match facts and head-to-head
- Central Córdoba are winless in three straight matches and have only one victory in their last six games.
- In their previous ten outings, Deportivo Táchira have claimed three wins and suffered five losses.
- Deportivo Táchira are on a three-game scoring streak, while Central Córdoba have scored in four consecutive matches.
- Deportivo Táchira keep clean sheets more often: 21% of matches versus Córdoba’s 19%.
- Central Córdoba score more than 1.5 goals in 71% of their matches this season.
- In their previous meeting, Central Córdoba defeated Deportivo Táchira 2-1. That was their only encounter in history.
Deportivo Táchira vs Central Córdoba: match preview
Deportivo Táchira are enduring a disappointing Copa Libertadores campaign and are on the brink of elimination. The team sits bottom of the group, yet to earn a single point. To at least qualify for the Copa Sudamericana playoffs, they must win this match, hope Flamengo lose, and then secure three more points in the final round. However, their current form is far from convincing: two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games.
Central Córdoba haven’t been impressive either. They’re winless in their last three fixtures and have just one victory in six matches. However, their group situation looks much better: they’re second with eight points from four rounds. Córdoba trail the leaders only on goal difference and are three points ahead of Flamengo. So, if they pick up points here and Flamengo lose, Córdoba clinch a playoff spot ahead of schedule.
Probable lineups
- Deportivo Táchira: Camargo, Vivas, Rosales, Hernández, Maidana, Sosa, Cova, Requena, Sajomo, Castillo, Ortiz
- Central Córdoba: Aguirre, Galván, Abassia, Rivero, Moyano, Cufré, Angulo, Heredia, Florentín, Quagliata, Perello
Prediction
This is a crucial match where both teams desperately need points. I expect an exciting contest—time is running out and every mistake could be costly. My bet: total over 2 goals at odds of 1.79.
