Rionegro Aguilas vs Atletico Huila Prediction: Huila Making Rise in the Points Table

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 12, Rionegro Aguilas will be up against Atletico Huila at the Estadio Alberto Grisales in Rionegro. According to the table standings of today, Rionegro stands 4th with 5 wins and 19 points, whereas Huila is progressing with 4 wins and 13 points from 11 matches played so far in the contest. Rionegro will be feeling a little disturbed after dropping down from the top three standings. However, the upcoming fixture is likely to get them going at home. The last time these two sides played in August 2021, and Rionegro won 0-2, in which Cesar Arias and Sebastian Rodriguez scored goals in the second half of play. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup between the two. 

The last outing ended in an unexpected way, as Rionegro lost (3-1). After scoring the equalizer in the 28th minute, Rionegro just got unsettled at the start of the second half. Though Rionegro had total possession of 72%, Union strikers got the better of Rionegro’s defense. With the presence of Rivas, Perez, and Hurtado in the lineup, Rionegro will be looking to overcome the goal difference from the last game and register a comprehensive win at home. When playing at home, Rionegro averages 1.80 goals in the last 10 home matches. Whereas the conceding average is just 1.00 goals. Therefore, Aguilas will be looking to come out solid and claim three important win points. 

• Marco Perez
• Johan Caballero
• Alex Castro

Going in the matchup, Atletico Huila is coming off a win against Deportivo Cali (1-0), which gives them confidence ahead of the contest against Rionegro. With 4 wins in the last 5 matches played, Huila will be fancying its chances to maintain the level of consistency and keep making a significant rise in the points table. In the last outing against Cali, Marcus Vinicius scored the only goal in the 5th minute of play, and Jorge Luis Pinto did experiment with substitutes as the match progressed. With the likes of Rivera and Torres in the lineup, Huila will be looking to stay solid and maximize the momentum from the last match. For Atletico Huila, Figueroa was firm as a concrete wall with 5 blocks, giving his side an important win in the tournament. When playing away from home, Huila averages 0.70 goals and has conceded goals at an average of 1.50 goals. If Huila improves its scoring average, the upcoming matchup could end in a draw.

• Gustavo Britos
• Marcus Vinicius
• Faber Gil

Rionegro Aguilas has won its last four home matches, which makes them the ultimate favorite for winning. Secondly, Rionegro has also scored 2 or more goals in 5 of its last 10 home matches, which is why I am expecting Rionegro to score at least 2 goals. Though Huila has won 4 of its last 5 matches, it has lost 8 of its last 10 away fixtures. Thirdly, Marco Perez is likely to find the net at least once, and Rionegro to win comfortably at home. Considering the scoring averages, the match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score. 

• Rionegro Aguilas to Win for 1.55
• Total Over 2.5 Goals for 2.00
• Marco Perez To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 1.952