America Cali vs Patriotas Prediction: Can America Cali return to victories?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, America Cali will face Patriotas at Stadium Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali. The home side head here after a loss (2-1) against Tolima. The visitors arrive here after a surprising draw (0-0) against Aguilas.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The America Cali team comes into this game after a 2-1 loss against Tolima. It was an excellent football match, well played by both teams, with a great number of scoring opportunities. The Tolima team started stronger in the first half, with greater dominance and more opportunities created. The Tolima team ended up reaching 1-0 towards the end, from the 1st half, at 38'. Tolima had a strong start in the second half, scoring 2-0 after 50 minutes. After that goal, and in search of a draw, the America Cali team took over the game. The team created lots of opportunities, including a goal disallowed in the 84th minute. The America Cali team ended up scoring 2-1, but already at 90+3' and without the possibility of reaching a draw. Despite the loss, in the second half was possible to see a great performance from the America Cali team. With this result, the America Cali team sits in 14th place, with 3 points added so far. In the last 3 games, the team has recorded 1 win and 2 losses, having scored 5 goals and conceded 4.

The Patriotas team comes into this game after their first point in the competition, with a surprising 0-0 draw against Aguilas. The 1st half was very closed, with the Patriotas team demonstrating good defensive organization and the Aguilas team not being in the game. Proof of this is the only 3 goal attempts in total from both teams after 45 minutes. The 2nd part would change completely. The Aguilas team, looking for victory, would take more control of the game. Even so, the Patriotas team maintained its good defensive organization and sought to exploit counterattacks and set pieces. Despite the opportunities for both teams, neither would be able to undo the draw. Despite the result, the Patriotas team remains in last place in the table, with only 1 point added so far. In the last 3 games, the team has recorded 2 defeats and 1 draw, having a negative record of 0 goals scored and 3 conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, America Cali has won 3, Patriotas has won 1, and they drew another. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in just 1 of those matches.

America Cali are clear favorites to win this match, due to the recent form of both teams and America Cali playing at home. Not many goals are expected, as Patriotas has still not scored and doesn’t concede a lot of games.