Deportivo Cali vs Atletico Bucaramanga Prediction: Expecting a Draw or Win or Bucaramanga

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 8, Deportivo Cali will take on Atletico Bucaramanga at the Estadio Deportivo Cali. Going in the matchup, Deportivo Cali stands at the bottom of the points table with just a win, and 6 points from 6 matches played so far in the contest. Atletico Bucaramanga, on the other hand, stands 9th with 2 wins and 9 points from 7 matches played. With teams taking part in Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana, this year’s Categoria A is likely to reap the best performances from individual players. The last time these two teams competed against each other, the match ended in a draw (1-1). 

Deportivo Cali - Coming off Back to Back Defeats (LLWWD)

Deportivo Cali has drawn 5 of its last 10 fixtures at home and is likely to continue playing with a defensive approach. After losing consecutive encounters against Millonarios (2-0) and Deportivo Pereira (0-1), Cali has dropped down in the points table. While playing at home. Deportivo Cali averages 1.00 goals in the last 10 home matches and has conceded an average of 0.80 goals. With the likes of Andres Arroyo, Adrian Parra, and Gustavo Ramirez in the team, Cali is likely to play with a balanced approach. 

Key Players for Deportivo Cali

• Kevin Viveros
• Aldair Gutierrez
• German Mera

Atletico Bucaramanga - Lost to Once Caldas in the Last Outing (LLDDW)

Going in the matchup, Atletico Bucaramanga is coming off defeats against Once Caldas (0-1) and Rionegro Aguilas (1-0). Moving forward, Atletico Bucaramanga has drawn 3 of its last 7 matches this season. Bucaramanga is likely to start with the same lineup from the last match and look to have a clear mindset for winning. With a goal-scoring average of 1.60 goals in the last 10 away matches, Atletico Bucaramanga has better stats on paper against Deportivo Cali. So far this season, Gonzalo Lencina has dominated with 4 goals. With the likes of Javier Reina and Diego Chavez in the starting lineup, Atletico Bucaramanga is likely to come out strong and win. 

Key Players for Atletico Bucaramanga

• Cristian Florez
• Victor Mejia
• Javier Reina

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Atletico Bucaramanga is likely to stand as the favorite for winning. If we look at the last 4 matches played between the two, Bucaramanga has won three and drawn a game. Therefore, it is quite explicit that Atletico Bucaramanga will dominate Cali and score at least a goal. The final result is likely to be either Bucaramanga winning or match ending in a scoreless draw (0-0).

• Double Chance - Draw or Atletico Bucaramanga for 1.83
• Correct Score 0-1 for 9.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.61