Deportivo Pasto vs Rionegro Aguilas Prediction: Rionegro Aguilas Leading the Points Table Comfortably

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Deportivo Pasto will host Rionegro Aguilas at the Estadio Departamental Libertad in Pasto. With Rionegro Aguilas leading the points table standings, the upcoming matchup will give the visitors a chance to secure another three points. The home side, Deportivo Pasto, stands 6th with 6 wins and 21 points, whereas Rionegro Aguilas stands at the top of the table with 8 wins and 28 points from 14 matches played. The two teams last played against each other in November 2022, and Pasto won (3-4). Hence, the upcoming matchup is also likely to be competitive and interesting. Continue reading to find out more about the contest.

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pasto is coming off a draw against Atletico Huila (1-1), in which Billy Arce scored the equalizer in the 49th minute of play with an assist made by Edwar Lopez. Coach Flabio Torres is likely to play an unexpected side at home against Rionegro. However, we might see some late substitutions coming in the game. In the last five matches played, Pasto has scored just 4 goals, averaging 0.8 goals per game. In order to give Rionegro a tough time in the middle, Pasto should improve the striking average and score at least 2 or more goals. 

After losing to Union Magdalena (3-1), Rionegro Aguilas has shown commitment, accuracy, and energy toward the game. Rionegro has registered three consecutive wins and leads the points table comprehensively. In the last home fixture against Chico FC (2-0), Marco Perez and Jesus Rivas scored goals. With the likes of Quinones and Rengifo in the lineup, Rionegro will be feeling quite comfortable ahead of the match against Pasto. In the last five matches played, Rionegro Aguilas has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Against the terrific scoring average, Rionegro has conceded just 3 goals in the last five. 

From the last five matches played between the two oppositions, Rionegro Aguilas has won three, lost one, and drawn a fixture against Pasto. Hence, it is explicit that Rionegro has dominated Pasto in previous encounters. For the upcoming home fixture, Pasto will be all geared up as they have drawn and won two fixtures at home recently. On the other hand, Rionegro defeated Cali in the last away outing. I am backing Rionegro to win (1-2) or Pasto to secure a draw (1-1). The match is likely to be decided in the last few minutes before the full-time whistle. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Aguilas for 1.40
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.23
• Correct Score 1-2 for 10