Deportivo Cali vs Boyaca Chico FC Prediction: Can Cali Win Big at Home in the Last Apertura Outing?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 20, Deportivo Cali will be up against Boyaca Chico FC at the Estadio Deportivo Cali. After the completion of 19 match days, Deportivo Cali stands 14th with 5 wins and 22 points, whereas Boyaca Chico FC stands 6th with 7 wins and 29 points. The two teams last played in February 2021, and Cali won (0-1) playing away from home. From the last three matches played between the two, Cali has defeated Chico FC twice, and a fixture has resulted in a draw. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Deportivo Cali - Coming off a Draw Against Jaguares (DWWLW)

In the recent outing of Categoria A, Deportivo Cali secured a draw against CD Jaguares (1-1), which possibly could have been Cali’s sixth win in the season. Though Cali’s defense was on point, the attack couldn’t maximize against the struggling Jaguares. For Deportivo Cali, Andres Arroyo scored the equalizer in the 86th minute of play, earning a point for his side. In the last five matches played, Cali has registered three wins, a draw, and a defeat. About the scoring, Cali has scored 13 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 2.60 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Cali has conceded 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Hence, Cali will need to strengthen its defense and block shots from the opposition. When playing at home, Cali has managed to win the last two matches by a decent margin. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Cali

Kevin Dawson; Jefferson Díaz, Kevin Saucedo, Brayan Montaño; Aldair Gutiérrez, Edwin Castro, Kevin Salazar, Juan José Tello; Kevin Velasco, Jhon Vásquez; Kevin Viveros.

Boyaca Chico FC - Has Managed Just a Win in the Last Ten Matches Played (DDLDD)

Going in the matchup, Boyaca Chico FC is coming off a draw against Millonarios (1-1), in which Angelo Pena scored the equalizer with an assist made by Kevin Andrey Londono. Though Chico FC has just been defeated once in the last five matches, it hasn’t been really able to convert draws into wins. Moreover, Chico FC is also struggling with scoring goals, as it has scored only 3 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 0.60 goals per game. With six draws, three defeats, and a win in the last 10 matches played, Chico FC would be hoping to finish the regular season on a high against the hosts, Cali. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Boyaca Chico FC

Rogerio Caicedo; Delvin Alfonzo, Elkin Mosquera, Henry Plazas, Eduardo Banguero; Sebastián Tamara, Frank Lozano, Kevin Londoño; Geimer Balanta, Michael Gómez, Angelo Peña.

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Deportivo Cali will be starting as home favorites, as it has managed to stay unbeaten in 5 of the last 6 matches played in Apertura. On the other hand, Chico FC has just won a single match in the last 10 played. Deportivo Cali is coming off consecutive home wins and is likely to win against the struggling Chico. The visitors have a poor record in away matches, as it has managed to win just a fixture from the last 9 played away from home. I am expecting both sides to score, as Cali has allowed goals in 4 of the last 5 matches played. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and Cali to win (2-1).

• Deportivo Cali to Win for 2.05
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.25
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.96