Chacaritas vs Cumbaya tips and predictions

Tight encounter expected in Copa Ecuador

The visitors are a level above this Chacaritas side.

In this fixture Chacaritas look like they can get the job done but if Cumbaya turn up in good from then all bets are off.

For Chacaritas to come through this challenge they'll need to build on the positives of their recent displays. The hosts have been demolishing their opponents at home; they've won their last 7 on the spin. Meanwhile the visitors have lost 5 of their last 6 matches. That might not be good enough preparation for this.

Chacaritas scored at least once in all of their recent 12 home matches.

Cumbaya have conceded at least once in all of their last 9 matches. The haters might also point to the stats from the other end of the pitch. In front of goal the visitors have been underwhelming. They've been goalless in 4 of their last 5 matches.

The clash does have an anything could happen feel about it though. So don't rule out the match ending in parity. The match could unfold into a battle of attrition with the two sides ultimately being pretty even. The BTTS No could be a smart play. Everything in this preview will rest on how the hosts adapt to a calibre of football they aren't used to.