CD Jaguares vs Once Caldas Prediction: Jaguares Looking to Win and Bag Three Points

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 17, CD Jaguares will be hosting Once Caldas at the Estadio de Fútbol Jaraguay de Montería. According to the table standings of today, CD Jaguares stands 17th with 3 wins and 15 points, whereas Once Caldas is sunk at the bottom of the points table with just 2 wins and 12 points. The last time these two sides played was in October 2022, and Jaguares clinched a 0-1 win. In the last four meetings between the two, CD Jaguares has won thrice, and a fixture ended in a draw. Hence, CD Jaguares will be starting as favorite against Once Caldas in the upcoming matchup. 

CD Jaguares - Coming off a Draw Against Tolima (DLDLW)

Going in the matchup, Jaguares is coming off a draw against Tolima (1-1), in which Omar Duarte scored the all-important equalizer in the 96th minute of play. Jose Mendoza was sent off the field due to the red card suspension and will be missing out the match against Once Caldas. With the presence of Guevara, Rodriguez, and Perez in the lineup, Jaguares will be looking forward to claiming three important win points. In the last outing against Tolima, Jaguares had 3 shots on target and possession of 46%. Goalkeeper Jorge Soto was also decent, with 3 keeper saves. In the last five matches played, Jaguares has managed to win just a single fixture, and that too was against Envigado at home. Secondly, Jaguares has only scored 4 goals in the last five, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, CD Jaguares has conceded 6 goals in the last five. 

Expected Opening Lineup for CD Jaguares

Zapata, Alba, Scarpeta, Murrilo, Saldana, Anchico, Sierra, Mojica, Garcia, Guisao, Romero. 

Once Caldas - Coming off a Draw Against Chico FC (DLLDD)

Going in the matchup, Once Caldas is coming off a draw against Chico FC (1-1), which was certainly unexpected. In the last outing, Dayro Moreno scored the equalizer in the 79th minute of play, with the assist made by Fainer Torijana. With reasonable defense in the form of Perez, Cano, and Correa, Once Caldas will be hoping to minimize the scoring from Jaguares in the upcoming fixture. Taking positives from the last match, Once Caldas secured 58% possession and had 6 shots on target. Once Caldas has scored 4 goals and conceded 8 in the last five matches played. Hence, the offensive record in weaker compared to the defensive gameplay. With 3 draws and 2 defeats in the last five matches played, Once Caldas will be hoping to secure reasonable wins as the Apertura season is coming to a close this month. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Once Caldas

Chaux, Torijiano, Correa, Riquett, Piedrahita, Perez, Quinones, Celis, Gallardo, Cardenas, Moreno.

Expert Betting Tips

In the upcoming matchup of Categoria A, CD Jaguares is likely to dominate Once Caldas. Secondly, Jaguares has dominated Once Caldas in the last head-to-head outings, which makes Jaguares favorite at home. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, as both sides have scored positively in the last 4 matches. CD Jaguares will be looking to win by a margin of a goal at least, and the final scoreline to be 2-1. 

• CD Jaguares to Win for 2.20
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.48
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.10