U. Sucre vs Independiente Petrolero tips and predictions

U. Sucre to come through Independiente Petrolero test

This looks like one of those encounters where U. Sucre do just enough to get the job done and they're sure to face some resistance from this Independiente Petrolero outfit.

Time will tell if it's relevant but U. Sucre might have reasons to be confident about adding to Independiente Petrolero's recent defeats. On the road the visitors have been far from threatening; they've lost 11 of their last 13 away campaigns. This just might not be suitable preparation for this one.

The home players are finding some form on their own turf. U. Sucre have scored two or more goals in 4 of their recent 5 home matches and their determination has been evident all over the field. At the back they have conceded no more than once in all of their last 5 games.

Independiente Petrolero have had better periods away from home. They've actually conceded an average of 2.9 goals in their last 16 matches away from their own turf. Their critics will try to find problems at the other end of the pitch. Averaging just 0.6 goals in their last 12 away matches, creating match-winning chances is proving elusive for Independiente Petrolero.

This is not a confident prediction though and they may end up sharing the spoils. Don't be surprised if the two sides cancel each other out over an attritional ninety minutes. The No BTTS bet seems fair enough. And for fans of the goal line, it's Under 1.5 Goals standing out in this one considering the price on offer.