Deportivo Pasto vs Deportivo Cali Prediction: Expecting a Low Scoring Contest

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 9 of 20, Deportivo Pasto will take on Deportivo Cali at the Estadio Departamental Libertad in Pasto. Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pasto stands 9th with 3 wins and 10 points, whereas Deportivo Cali stands 16th with just a win and 7 points from 7 matches played in the competition so far. The last time these two sides met was in September 2022, and Cali won (2-0). The upcoming matchup is likely to produce very well-balanced lineups and performances. 

Going in the match, Deportivo Pasto is coming off a fantastic win against Once Caldas (0-1), in which Camilo Ayala scored the only goal of the match. Deportivo Pasto is yet to unleash its true potential and gain consistency. Talking about the goal-scoring averages, Deportivo Pasto has scored with an average of 0.80 goals in the last 10 home matches. Compared to the scoring average, Pasto’s conceding average is also 0.80 goals. For Deportivo Pasto, Edwar Lopez, Camilo Ayala, and Gilberto Garcia will be in the spotlight. Deportivo Pasto has kept 5 clean sheets in the last 10 matches played. Therefore, we might expect Pasto to win seamlessly. If Pasto can score early and settle for a defensive approach, the home side can orchestrate a win. 

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Cali is coming off a goalless draw against Leones (0-0) in the Colombian Cup. Deportivo Cali has failed to score in 3 of the last 5 matches played, which is why Cali will be struggling. Moreover, Deportivo Cali has also failed to score in 6 of the last 10 away matches. In the last 10 matches played away from home, Cali averages 0.90 goals per game, whereas the conceding average is 1.80 goals. Therefore, it will be important that Cali manages its constraints and play with a much more defensive approach. If Cali allows easy scoring, it will be curtains for them. With the presence of Andres Arroyo, Adrian Parra, and Daniel Mantilla, Cali can certainly demonstrate resilient gameplay. 

For the upcoming matchup, Deportivo Pasto and Deportivo Cali will be looking to battle out for three important win points. Talking about goal scoring, Deportivo Cali has recorded a total of under 2.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 matches. Therefore, I am predicting a total of under 2.5 goals. Secondly, Cali has failed to score in 6 of its last 10 away matches; hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to produce only one team to score. The final scoreline is likely to be 1-0 at the end of the play. 

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.60
• Deportivo Pasto to Win for 2.15
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.77