Deportivo Pereira vs Independiente Medellin Prediction: Game is Leveled at 1-1

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Final Matchday, Deportivo Pereira will be up against Independiente Medellin at the Estadio Hernán Ramírez Villegas in Pereira. With Pereira playing at home, we can expect a shift of momentum for the two sides, however, playing at home doesn’t make a team feel virtuous. The game is expected to be intense and challenging for the two sides, as it’s the final of the Colombian League.

Deportivo Pereira - Can Leaonardo Castro in his Energetic Form? (DWWWL)

In the previous game, Leonardo Castro managed to find the net for Deportivo Pereira in the 42nd minute of play. With 43% possession and an accurate passing percentage of 77%, Deportivo Pereira looked decent, covering all the traits. However, they couldn’t capitalize on corners, as they won only 2 in comparison to Medellin’s 7. Going in the final, Deportivo Pereira will need to improve its long ball play as in the last game only 28% long ball passes were on point.

Key Players for Deportivo Pereira

• Berrio
• Vasquez
• Mosquera
• Castillo

Independiente Medellin - Looking to Start Strongly and Take the Lead (DDWWL)

There’s no doubt that the game is equally balanced, favoring the two sides. Medellin were very dominant on paper in the previous game against Pereira. Diber Cambindo scored the only goal for Medellin and that too in the 38th minute of play. With Pons and Cambindo leading the attack, Independiente Medellin is likely to come out aggressively. Independiente Medellin won a possession of 57% along with 20 shots on target. Medellin will need to improve its overall accurate crosses in order to maintain the pressure in the final game.

Key Players for Independiente Medellin

• Ricaurte
• Arboleda
• Arregui

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming Leg 2, both sides seem quite favorites to win, however, only one team will be declared as the champions of the Colombian league. The expected score line is likely to be 1-2, and Medellin to win the game and the aggregate total.

• Independiente Medellin to Win for 3.30
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.08
• 1st Half - Total Goals Exact 1 for 2.50