Rionegro Aguilas vs Junior FC Prediction: Rionegro Averages Better at Home

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Apertura Matchday 1, Rionegro Aguilas will be up against Junior FC at the Estadio Alberto Grisales in Rionegro. From the recent 29 games played between the two sides, Junior FC leads the head to head count with 12 wins, whereas 12 fixtures have also ended in a draw. Moreover, the last time these two sides took on each other, the game ended as a draw (1-1). Macro Perez and Carlos Bacca scored goals for their respective teams. Moving forward in this year’s season, it seems as Rionegro Aguilas will look positive to win at home, whereas Junior FC might settle for a draw. 

Rionegro Aguilas will be fancying its chances at home, as it has won the last 6 games out of 10 at home. Certainly the home advantage will be factoring the most out of them, as they have scored 2 or more goals in 5 of their last 10 home fixtures. About the goal scoring average at home, Rionegro Aguilas averages about 1.60 goals per game, and has conceded 0.80 goals in the last 10 games at home. With the likes of Oscar Hernandez, Jhonny Msaquera, and Johan Jimenez in the squad, Rionegro Aguilas can prepare the best lineup of the season. Manager, Lucas Gonzalez is yet to announce the tentative lineup for the upcoming matchup.

If we look at Junior FC’s past form, it has been a clear struggle, however, it will be confident of securing a draw in the opening game of the contest. In the last 10 games, Junior FC possesses a very under-par record in away games, winning just three, and drawing a single game. Junior FC’s overall goal scoring average is 1.10 goals, however, in the away fixtures, the average is just 1.00 goals per game. On the other hand, the rate for goals conceded is also 1.30 goals per game, which is slightly greater than Rionegro. Junior FC has the services of Sebastian Viera, Luis Gonzalez, and Vladimir Hernandez in the squad. Arturo Reyes, the Team Manager will look to find the ideal on-field combination.

Going in the contest, the home record of Rionegro Aguilas favored them to win. However, Junior FC could score a goal with a goal scoring average of 1 goal per game, and claim a draw. Talking about the overall score, both sides have recorded over 2.5 goals in 4 of the last 10 games played. Hence, the chances for a total of over 2.5 is on a lower side. I am backing the home side to win, or the game to end in a draw (1-1).

• Rionegro Aguilas to Win for 2.60
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.836
• Correct Score 1-0 for 7.00