Once Caldas vs Boyaca Chico FC Prediction: Chico FC Looking to Register a Win Against Struggling Once Caldas

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 16, Once Caldas will be up against Boyaca Chico FC at the Estadio Palogrande in Manizales. Going in the matchup, Once Caldsa stands 20th with just 2 wins and 11 points, whereas Boyaca Chico FC stands 3rd with 7 wins and 25 points. The two sides last played in March 2021, and Once Caldas won 4-2. From the last three matches played between the two, Once Caldas has won twice against Boyaca. However, the current Categoria A performances suggest that Boyaca Chicco FC will be starting as a favorite against Once Caldas. 

Going in the matchup, Once Caldas is coming off two back-to-back defeats against Alianza Petrolera (1-2) and La Equidad (4-1). Once Caldas has lost two and drawn three matches in the last five matches played. Hence, the upcoming home matchup might be a refresher for the home side as we enter the last phase of Apertura this season. In the last outing against Alianza Petrolera, the own goal from Marlon Piedrahita changed the entire situation within seconds. With just 4 goals scored in the last five matches, Once Caldas averages 0.80 goals per game. With this scoring average, Once Caldas certainly can’t register a win against Chico FC. With the likes of Cardenas, Perez, and Cano in the lineup, Once Caldas will be hoping for a revival ahead of the upcoming match days. 

Éder Chaux; Marlon Piedrahita, Fáiner Torijano, Andrés Correa, Alejandro Artunduaga; Luis Pérez, Dannovi Quiñonez, Jhon Araujo, Sherman Cárdenas, David Lemos; Dayro Moreno.

Going in the matchup, Boyaca Chico FC is coming off a fantastic win against Deportes Tolima (2-0), in which Henry Plazas and Wilmar Cruz scored goals. Chico FC sealed the deal within the opening five minutes of play, giving them a certain advantage over Tolima. With 3 shots on target and 3 corners, Chico FC did maximize themselves in the last Categoria A match. With 2 draws, 2 defeats, and a win in the last five matches played, Chico FC will be eying a spot in the top three standings at the end of the competition. Secondly, the goal-scoring average for Chico FC has remained consistent, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Chico has only conceded 5 goals. Hence, Chico FC is likely to come out with a balanced attack against Once Caldas.

Rogerio Caicedo; Eduard Banguero, Elkin Mosquera, Henry Plazas, Agustín Aleo; Sebastián Támara, Frank Lozano, Louis Ángelo Peña; Romir Balanta, Michael Gómez, Wilmar Cruz.

Once Caldas has conceded second highest goals in the ongoing Categoria A season, hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to have Chico FC starting as the favourite and establishing a certain lead against Once Caldas. Once Caldas has scored in 4 of the last 5 matches, therefore, I am expecting both sides to score. The final scoreline is predicted to be 1-2 at the end of 90 minutes of play. 

• Boyaca Chico FC to Win for 3.60
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.51
• Correct Score 1-2 for 13.00