Rionegro Aguilas vs Boyaca Chico FC Prediction: Can Rionegro Win Third Consecutive Home Fixture?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 14, Rionegro Aguilas will take on Boyaca Chico FC at the Estadio Alberto Grisales in Rionegro. According to the table standings of today, Rionegro Aguilas stands 2nd with 7 wins and 25 points, and Boyaca Chico FC stands 3rd with 6 wins and 21 points. Rionegro Aguilas and Chico FC last played against each other in April 2021, and Chico FC won (0-3). In the last three matches played between the two sides, Rionegro has won twice, 1-2 and 1-0. 

Going in the matchup, Rionegro Aguilas is coming off a fine win against America de Cali (1-3), in which Kevin Castano, Jesus Rivas, and Diego Valdes scored goals. Under the command of Lucas Gonzalez, Rionegro will look to stay competitive and bag another win at home. With the likes of Caballero, Perez, and Salazar in the lineup, Rionegro is likely to keep attacking the ball and winning possession. In the last outing against Cali, Rionegro won 57% possession and had 6 shots on target. In the last five matches played, Rionegro has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Rionegro has conceded 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals. With three wins, a defeat, and a draw in the last five matches, Rionegro will likely dominate the third consecutive home fixture. 

• Marco Perez
• Johan Caballero
• Alex Castro

Going in the matchup, Boyaca Chico FC has a resembling game form to Rionegro. Boyaca Chico FC has secured 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat in the last five matches played. With Chico FC playing its third consecutive Categoria A fixture away from home, pressure is likely to get the best out of them. In the last outing against Junior FC (1-1), Michael Gomez scored the opening goal with an accurate assist made by Angelo Pena. In reply to the lead, Luis Gonzalez scored the equalizer in the 75th minute, giving his team a valuable draw against Chico FC. In the last five matches played, Chico FC has scored 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. Chico won’t mind the upcoming away outing. However, pressure will certainly impact their body language and gameplay.

• Geimer Balanta
• Sebastian Tamara
• Frank Lozano

The two most impactful and determined teams in this year’s Categoria A will face off against each other, executing their best available resources. Chico will be missing out on Henry Plazas due to the red card suspension; however, with the likes of Balanta and Lozano, Chico can upset Rionegro. I am backing Rionegro to win the upcoming home fixture, as it has won the last two home outings. Considering the level of competitiveness, the upcoming matchup is likely to have a total of over 2.5 goals and both sides to score.

• Rionegro Aguilas to Win for 1.75
• Anytime Goal scorer - Marco Perez for 2.40
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.29