Envigado FC vs Atletico Huila Prediction: An Easy Outing for the Home Side

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 17, Envigado FC will be up against Atletico Huila at the Estadio Polideportivo Sur in Envigado. According to the table standings of today, Envigado stands 11th with 4 wins and 19 points, whereas Atletico Huila stands 18th with just 4 wins and 15 points. The struggle for Atletico Huila continues as it comes from two back-to-back defeats. The two teams last played in November 2021, and Huila won away from home 0-1. In the last four matches played between the two, Envigado hasn’t registered a win against Envigado. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming contest. 

Going in the home fixture against Atletico Huila, Envigado FC is coming off a back-to-back draw against Deportivo Pereira (0-0) and Atletico Nacional (0-0). In the last outing against Deportivo Pereira, William Hurtado and Freddy Espinal did try to score in the second half but couldn’t find the net. With 45% possession and 4 shots on target, Envigado did try to maximize. When playing at home, Envigado averages 1.10 goals per game in the last 10 and has conceded at an average of 0.70. Moreover, in the last five matches played, Envigado has only scored 2 goals, averaging 0.40 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Envigado has conceded only 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals. 

• Juan Zapata
• Henry Mosquera
• William Hurtado

Going in the matchup, Atletico Huila is coming off a defeat against Independiente Medellin (2-3), in which Leonardo Escorcia scored two goals. Apart from Escorica, no player was able to maximize and dominate Medellin. With the presence of Gil, Hernandez, and Diaz in the lineup, Huila will be fancying its chances to score and produce competitive gameplay against Envigado. Atletico Huila has lost three and drawn two matches in the last five played. Hence, the thirst for winning will be teasing Atletico Huila. About scoring, Huila has scored positively in each of its last five matches in the league. When playing at away, Atletico Huila averages 0.90 goals in the last 10 away matches. In terms of conceding average, Huila has conceded goals at an average of 1.70 goals in the last 10. Hence, Huila’s performance isn’t much convincing in terms of winning and scoring positively.

• Gustavo Britos
• Leonardo Escorcia
• Faber Gil

Envigado will be looking to maximize the home advantage  and defeat Atletico Huila. Envigado hasn’t lost any of its last three fixtures, which makes them a favorite for winning tomorrow. Moreover, Huila has lost 8 of its last 10 matches, which makes Envigado the outright favorite to win. Talking about final scoreline, Huila has conceded 2 or more goals in 7 of its last 10 away matches. Hence, I am predicting a final scoreline of 2-0.

• Envigado FC to Win for 2.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.55
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.685