Deportivo Pasto vs La Equidad Prediction: Will Pasto Secure Third Consecutive Draw?

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 16, Deportivo Pasto will be up against La Equidad at the Estadio Departamental Libertad in Pasto. According to the table standings of today, Deportivo Pasto stands 6th with 6 wins and 22 points, whereas La Equidad stands 13th with 3 wins and 17 points. The two teams will be desperate for securing three win points; however, Pasto will be starting as a favorite. The two sides last played in September 2022, and Deportivo Pasto won (2-3). Continue reading to find out more about the contest. 

Deportivo Pasto - Coming off a Draw Against Rionegro Aguilas (DDWLD)

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pasto is coming off a draw against Rionegro Aguilas (0-0), which was totally unbelievable. Though Pasto managed just 33% possession, goalkeeper Martinez was spot-on with saves inside the box. Tovar, Figueroa, Roa, and Mafia were brilliant in the defensive ranks, keeping the scoring down to zero. Pasto will take the last drawn outing as a win, as they secured a point and stood unbeaten against Rioengro. With 3 draws, a win, and a draw in the last five matches played, Deportivo Pasto has managed to keep itself well ahead of the other teams in the contest. Regarding the scoring, Pasto has struggled scoring goals, which is why the goal-scoring average in the last five matches is just 0.60 goals. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Pasto

Diego Martinez; Juan Garavito, Cristian Tovar, Jesus Figueroa, Christian Mafla; Camilo Ayala, Johan Caicedo, Daniel Moreno, Billy Arce, Edwar Lopez; Carlos Hidalgo.

La Equidad - Coming off a Win Against Atletico Huila (WDWDD)

Going in the matchup, La Equidad is coming off a win against Atletico Huila (2-1), in which Johan Rojas scored the opening goal in the 20th minute of play, and then Leonardo gifted Equidad an own goal. With 48% possession, 7 shots on target, and a passing accuracy of 77%, La Equidad did manage to secure a win at home. With an unbeaten run in the last five matches, La Equidad will be hoping for continued substantial performances from them. With 2 wins and 3 draws in the last five matches played, La Equidad will be looking to maximize and register another win. However, in the last two away matches, La Equidad has registered only draws and scored just a goal. In the last five played, La Equidad scored just 7 goals, averaging 1.4 per game. 

Expected Opening Lineup for La Equidad

Washington Ortega; Alejandro Prieto, Daniel Polanco, Didier Bueno, Joan Castro; Pablo Lima, Juan Mahecha, Francisco Chaverra, Ederson Moreno, David Camacho; Jorge Luis Ramos.

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the contest, La Equidad will fancy its chances for staying unbeaten, whereas Pasto will look to push the pedal and register a win. With back-to-back draws, Pasto will be hoping to maximize the home advantage and win. Considering the home advantage and brilliant defense against Rionegro in the last outing, I am backing Pasto to secure another draw and the final scoreline to be 1-1.

• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.10
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.49
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.11