Once Caldas vs Deportivo Pereira Prediction: Expecting an Easy Win for the Home Team

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 10, Once Caldas will take on Deportivo Pereira at the Estadio Palogrande in Manizales. Going in the contest, Deportivo Pereira stands 14th with 3 wins and 10 points, whereas Once Caldas stands 17th with just 2 wins and 8 points. If we look at the head-to-head stats of the two competing sides, the last time these two played, Pereira won (3-1). Secondly, in the last 5 matches played, Once Caldas has won twice, and two matches have ended in a draw. 

Once Caldas - Coming off a Defeat Against Atletico Huila (LLWWW)

Going in the matchup, Once Caldas is coming off a defeat against Atletico Huila (2-1), in which Dayro Moreno scored the opening goal for Once Caldas. However, the opposition wasn’t comfortable early on, but Once Caldas couldn’t maintain the defense. Next, in the 50th minute, Jaider Riquett was sent off the field due to red card suspension. Once Caldas has lost its last two matches and has managed to score only 4 goals in the last 5 matches played. Therefore, Once Caldas’ goal scoring average is only 0.8 goals per game. 

Deportivo Pereira - Coming off a Defeat Against Atletico Nacional (LLDWL)

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pereira is coming off back-to-back defeats against Atletico Nacional (0-2) and Rionegro Aguilas (2-1). In the last match against Nacional, the changes in the form of Maicol Medina, Kevin Palacios, and Kevin Aladesanmi came very late. Deportivo Pereira has scored 3 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 0.6 goals per game. Hence, the upcoming matchup might be a tough outing for Pereira against Caldas. 

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, I am expecting a low-scoring encounter with only one team managing to score. Considering the current goal-scoring averages and the past head-to-head matches, the final scoreline is likely to be 1-0. Once Caldas should score early in the first half of play to minimize any pressure at their end. Dayro Moreno and Sherman Cardenas will be holding important positions for Once Caldas today. 

• Once Caldas to Win for 2.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.58
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.71