Rionegro Aguilas vs Deportivo Pasto Prediction: Rionegro Looking to Bounce Back

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Rionegro Aguilas will be up against Deportivo Pasto at the Estadio Alberto Grisales in Rionegro. After getting surprised by Alianza Petrolera once again in the season, Rionegro has started with a defeat and stands at the bottom of the points table. On the other hand, Deportivo Pasto got lucky and managed to secure a draw in their opening game against Atletico Nacional. With both teams looking to maximize the upcoming matchup, the heat, and aggression is likely to be at their peak. Rionegro Aguilas and Deportivo Pasto last played against each other in April 2022, and the match resulted in a draw. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

After ending the regular league stage on a high, Rionegro once again lost their momentum against Alianza Petrolera (5-3). After scoring the first goal in the 21st minute, Rionegro conceded 4 goals in the second half of play. With 2 wins, 2 defeats, and a draw in the last five matches played, Rionegro will be looking to click this time at home and register the first points in the quadrangular stage. Despite the loss in the last game, Rionegro has scored 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Rionegro has allowed 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. In the last two home matches, Rionegro has produced a win against CD Jaguares and a draw against La Equidad. With the likes of Marco Perez, Jaen Pineda, and Mateo Puerta in the lineup, Rionegro will be backing itself for winning the upcoming home fixture. 

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pasto is coming off a hard-earned draw against Atletico Nacional (1-1), in which Darwin Lopez scored the all-important equalizer in the last minute of play, with the assist made by Gilberto Garcia. In the last five matches played, Pasto has recorded 2 wins, 2 defeats, and a draw. Talking about the scoring average, Deportivo Pasto has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Pasto has allowed 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. In the last two matches played away from home, Pasto has lost both of them. Hence, pressure will be on Deportivo Pasto starting against Rionegro.

Moving forward in the contest, Pasto will be feeling certain pressure, which is likely to give Rionegro an early advantage. On the other hand, Rionegro Aguilas will be looking forward to keeping themselves calm and registering a much-needed win. I am backing Rionegro to win this one at home and score at least 2 goals. Deportivo Pasto has scored in 4 of the last 5 matches played. I am expecting both sides to score and the match total to be over 2.5 goals. The final scoreline is predicted to be 2-1 or 3-1.

• Rionegro Aguilas to Win for 1.85
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.34
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.11