Union Magdalena vs Deportivo Pasto Prediction: Expecting a Tough Contest Between the Two

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 17, Union Magdalena will be up against Deportivo Pasto at the Estadio Sierra Nevada. Going in the matchup, Union Magdalena stands 18th with just 2 wins and 14 points, whereas Deportivo Pasto stands 6th with 6 wins and 23 points. The two teams last played against each other in July 2022 and Union Magdalena won (1-2). In the last four matches played between the two, Pasto has won twice when playing at home. 

Union Magdalena - Coming off a Defeat Against Atletico Nacional (LDLLD)

Going in the matchup, Union Magdalena is coming off a defeat against Atletico Nacional (2-0) and a draw previously against Millonarios (1-1). In the last five matches played, Union has lost three and drawn two. In the last outing against Atletico Nacional, Magdalena had 52% possession and just 2 shots on target. For the upcoming home game, much will depend on the likes of Pena, Lora, Romero, and Camargo, who is leading the attack. The upcoming home fixture will be of high value for Union as they will be looking to win and improve their table standings to avoid dropping in the relegation zone. Union has scored 3 goals in the last five matches, averaging 0.60 goals. Hence, the home side has to improve the scoring average in order to start winning.

Expected Opening Lineup for Union Magdalena

Ramiro Sánchez; José Mercado, Jermein Peña, Nicolás Gil, Brayan Correa; Alexander Mejía, Fabián Cantillo, Gianfranco Baier, Yamil Romero, Joel Contreras; Isaac Camargo.

Deportivo Pasto - Has Remained Unbeaten in the Last Four Matches (DDDWL)

With three consecutive draws, Pasto will be hoping to improve and convert draws into wins. However, the last outing La Equidad at home turned out be very intense, as Edwar Lopez scored the all-important equalizer in the 84th minute of play. With the likes of Figueroa, Tovar, Lopez, and Moreno in the ranks, Pasto will fancy its chances for striking back at the opposition. In the last five matches played, Pasto has scored only 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Pasto has conceded 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals. In the last 10 away matches, Pasto has managed to win three and draw two matches. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Pasto

Diego Martínez; Juan Garavito, Cristian Tovar, Jesús Figueroa, Christian Mafla; Camilo Ayala, Johan Caicedo, Adrián Estacio, Billy Arce, Edwar López; Daniel Moreno.

Expert Betting Tips

Though Union Magdalena is struggling with the scoring, the upcoming home advantage could have them scoring and firing. Pasto on the other hand will be looking to secure a win after three consecutive drawn fixtures. I am predicting both sides to score and the final result to be either a draw or Pasto to win (1-2).

• Double Chance - Draw or Deportivo Pasto for 1.66
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.53
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.13