LDU Quito vs Always Ready: Match Preview, Odds, and Predictions

On Friday, LDU Quito will host Always Ready at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana.

The Ecuadorian team will aim to bounce back after a disappointing finish in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. They were beaten in the previous tournament by Bolivia, which went on to finish second in the Copa Sudamericana.

Head-to-Head and Previous Matches

Since LDU Quito only managed seven points in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, its campaign was cut short, and it was instead compelled to defend its Copa Sudamericana title.

The current Ecuadorian champions are familiar with this tournament; they won the continental championship in 2009 and again last year.

Pablo Sanchez, who took over from caretaker manager Patricio Hurtado on June 19, becomes the club's fourth manager this year. The Argentine will be keen to make an early impact as LDU attempts to maintain its championship.

The hosts will be looking for the upper hand in the opening leg thanks to their impressive home record, which includes just one loss—a rare one to Junior Barranquilla in the Libertadores.

In contrast, Always Ready is participating in its second Copa Sudamericana campaign, having first appeared in 2020.

After placing second in their group with 11 points, only two points behind Independiente Medellin, the Bolivian team will aim to keep playing in the tournament.

The Albirrojo, on the other hand, have gone winless in their previous three matches in all competitions, drawing once and losing twice with a total of six goals conceded and one goal scored.

Even Fabio Torres's team has had trouble on the road recently, with only one victory in their past eleven matches across all competitions. They'll be up against a formidable challenge against such a legendary opponent.

LDU Quito vs Always Ready Team News

LDU Quito will be fielding a full roster for this encounter, giving Sanchez, their new manager, plenty of alternatives.

Alex Arce, a striker from Paraguay, is someone to keep an eye on after scoring 14 goals in the previous Serie A season and two in the Libertadores group stage.

Always Ready's leading scorer in the Copa Sudamericana group stage, Wesley Tanque, joined FC Imbari of Japan last week. Therefore, the team will have to continue the tournament without him.

Despite just making one appearance in the tournament during the group stage, Bolivian striker Jose Briceno will try to make up for lost time.

Our Predictions

LDU Quito to win to nill @ 1.62 on Sky247.ng

As the defending champions and unstoppable force at home, LDU is a heavy favorite in winning this matchup.

In addition to Always Ready's terrible road record, the hosts' new manager adds an unknown quantity to this encounter.

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