Deportivo Pasto vs Alianza Petrolera Prediction: Can the Visitors Dominate the Capable Hosts?

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Quadrangular Stage, Round 3, Deportivo Pasto will face Alianza Petrolera at the Estadio Departamental Libertad in Pasto. According to today's table standings, Alianza Petrolera leads the points table with a win and 4 points, while Deportivo Pasto stands 3rd with two drawn fixtures and 2 points. The matchup between Pasto and Alianza Petrolera will be interesting to witness, considering the current form of the two sides. The teams previously faced each other in March this year, and Alianza won (3-1). Read on to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Moving forward in the competition, the Quadrangular stage will be a challenge for every team competing at the moment. Pasto is coming off a goalless draw against Rionegro Aguilas (0-0) and before that against Atletico Nacional (1-1). With 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Pasto will be looking forward to going the extra mile and extending its unbeaten streak of three matches. In the last five matches, Deportivo Pasto has scored 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. In terms of goals conceded, Pasto has allowed just 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. Since 2018, Pasto hasn’t lost to Alianza when playing at home. Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to have Pasto starting as the favorite against the visitors.

Diego Martinez; Juan Garavito, Cristian Tovar, Jesus Figueroa, Christian Mafla; Didier Pino, Juan Camilo Roa, Adrian Estacio, Vicente Prado, Edwar Lopez; Daniel Moreno.

In the ongoing Quadrangular stage, Alianza Petrolera has produced a phenomenal performance against Atletico Nacional (1-1), with Luis Miguel Angulo scoring the opening goal in the 5th minute, assisted by Edwin Torres. Adding more value to Alianza’s run this season, the win over Rionegro Aguilas (5-3) has certainly benefited the home side. Alianza Petrolera has won its last two home fixtures and is likely to maintain its dominance in the upcoming away fixture as well. Regarding scoring, Petrolera has produced 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. In terms of goals conceded, Petrolera has allowed 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Hence, Petrolera will be looking to continue playing with its natural approach and stick to the basics. With the likes of Pablo Bueno, Edwin Torres, and Steven Rodriguez in the lineup, Alianza will be looking to maximize their chances of scoring early in the contest.

José Luis Chunga; Leonardo Saldaña, Pedro Franco, Luciano Ospina, Efraín Navarro; Jair Castillo, Royscer Colpa, Rubén Manjarrés; Luis Angulo, Steven Rodríguez, Edwin Torres.

In the ongoing round-robin matchups, Alianza Petrolera has managed to unsettle the top sides in the Categoria A. Hence, the upcoming matchup is also expected to have Alianza starting with reasonable confidence. Pasto, on the other hand carries an ideal match form against Alianza, as it has lost only twice in 12 matches against Petrolera in the last 6 years. Hence, I am predicting a draw or another exceptional win for Petrolera. In both situations, the match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Alianza Petrolera for 2.05
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.16
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.00