America Cali vs Deportivo Pasto Prediction: Can America Cali maintain their place in play-off positions?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, America Cali will face Deportivo Pasto at Stadium Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Deportivo Cali. The visitors arrive here after a loss (2-3), against Millonarios.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The América Cali team comes into this game after a 1-1 draw in the derby against Deportivo Cali. It was a game full of fights and duels, poorly played at times, and with few scoring opportunities. The first half would have few opportunities, being a very physical game. Even so, the Deportivo Cali team would have a slight advantage. But it would be the America Cali team that reached the first goal of the match, at 45+2'. In the second half, the Deportivo Cali team would dominate, in search of a draw, but it was the America Cali team who would create the greatest danger. Even so, in the only opportunity created in the second half, the Deportivo Cali team would be able to score the equalizer in the 78th minute and hold on to the result until the end. With this result, the América Cali team finds itself in 8th place in the table, with 23 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 3 wins and 2 draws, having scored 22 goals and conceded 15. The team is in a good momentum and a win can make them surpass Junior on the table. On the other hand, a loss can take them off the top 8.

The Deportivo Pasto team comes to this game after a 2-3 loss against Millonarios. The 1st half would be dominated by the Pasto team, however the Millonarios team demonstrated excellent efficiency. In one of the few opportunities they had in the 1st half, the team would be able to make it 0-1 in the 24th minute. And the team would return. starting strong in the 2nd half, making it 0-2 after 53'. The Pasto team did not give up and, dominating the match, ended up reaching 1-2 in the 66th minute and, shortly after, in the 70th minute, scoring the equalizer. But the Millonarios team would still be able, in a last effort, to score the winning goal in the 88th minute. With this result, the Deportivo Pasto team is 17th in the table, with 15 points. In the last 5 league games the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, having scored 10 goals and conceded 18. The team is just 2 points above the last place, and a loss can toss them into that place. The team is not one of the worst defenses, but is one of the worst offenses. The team needs to get better at goal scoring so they can improve their points scored per game.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, America Cali has won 3, Deportivo Pasto has won 1, and they drew another. Goals were scored in all of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in 3 of those matches.

America Cali are clear favorites to win this match. They have a better team, are in a good momentum and play at home.