Fortaleza vs America Cali Prediction: Can Fortaleza win and surpass America Cali on the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, Fortaleza will face America Cali at Stadium Metropolitano de Techo in Bogotá. The home side head here after a win (2-0) against Santa Fe. The visitors arrive here after a win (2-0), against Alianza.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Fortaleza team comes into this game after a 2-0 loss against Santa Fe. Contrary to what would be expected, the Fortaleza team was the most dominant team throughout the match. Still, the best opportunities would come from the Santa Fe team. The Santa Fe team would reach 1-0 at 27'. Although the Fortaleza team created some opportunities, these would not be in great danger. In the second half, the Santa Fe team would once again have the opportunity to extend their lead, in the 63rd minute, however, Rodallega would waste a penalty. Even so, the team would reach 2-0 shortly afterward, in the 64th minute, with an own goal. The game would still be complicated for the Santa Fe team, with Aguero being sent off in the 79th minute. Despite the opportunities created until the end of the game by the Fortaleza team, they would not be able to reduce it, and the Santa Fe team would only take 3 points. With this result, the Fortaleza team is now in 14th place in the table, with 12 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 draws and 3 losses, having scored 11 goals and conceded 14.

The America Cali team comes into this game after a 2-0 win against Alianza. It would be a surprising game, given the facts that occurred. The 1st half would be well contested between both teams, even with the America Cali team creating the best opportunities. The game would change at 27' with Ibarbo being sent off for accumulating yellow cards. The Alianza team would dominate the 2nd half. But, surprisingly, the best opportunities would belong to the America Cali team. And it would be the America Cali team that reached the goal, in the 69th minute, converting a penalty. Shortly afterward, the America Cali team reached 2-0 through Lopez in the 72nd minute. Despite numerous attempts by the Alianza team (12 in the 2nd half alone), the team would not be able to reduce the deficit, leading to the surprising victory of the America Cali team. With this result, the America Cali team is now in 13th place in the table, with 12 points. In the last 5 league games the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, having scored 10 goals and conceded 10.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Fortaleza has won 2, and they drew another 3. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in 3 of those matches.

There’s not a clear favorite in this match, but not many goals are to be expected in this match.