Deportivo Pereira vs Independiente Santa Fe Prediction: Santa Fe Leads the Group A Standings

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, we have Deportivo Pereira up against Santa Fe at the Estadio Hernán Ramírez Villegas in Pereira. With 2 wins and 2 draws in the contest, Santa Fe leads the Group A standings with 8 points. On the other hand, Deportivo Pereira stands 3rd with just two wins and 6 points in the table. The last time these two sides played, Santa Fe won 2-0 and the same is likely to happen in the upcoming contest.

Going in the contest, Deportivo Pereira is coming off a striking win against Millonarios (2-1), in which Brayan Muniz scored the pivotal goal after the own goal advantage. Deportivo Pereira is likely to continue with a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Leon, Castro, and Berrio leading the attack. In the game against Millonarios, Deportivo Pereira had a possession of 51% with 16 total shots. With 10 interceptions, 6 blocks, and 5 saves from the keeper, Deportivo Pereira has certainly improved its defense. The upcoming game against Santa Fe will be a tough outing for the home team.

• Velasquez
• Castro
• Castillo

Going in the game, Santa Fe is coming off a win against Junior FC (2-3), which was an exciting encounter. As we witnessed a high scoring event, Santa Fe has weak links in its defense. In the previous game, Andrey Estupinan, Johan Torres, and Matias Mier were spot on with a goal each. Santa Fe is likely to progress with the 4-4-2 formation, with Moreno leading the attack. Santa Fe won 15 tackles and had 8 interceptions, resulting in a decent 2-3 win.

• Barboza
• Moreno
• Enamorado

Going in the contest, Santa Fe and Deportivo Pereira will be looking to attack and settle the scores in the first half of play. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, creating a high scoring thriller. I will back Deportivo Pereira to win by a margin of a goal.

• Deportivo Pereira to Win for 2.10
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.12
• Correct Score 2-1 for 7