Godoy Cruz vs CA Colon Prediction: Can Colon Draw the Upcoming Contest?

In the upcoming fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Matchday 2, Godoy Cruz will be up against Club Atletico Colon at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. Godoy Cruz started the season with a win against Barracas Central (0-1), whereas Colon lost to Lanus (1-2) in the opener. With reasonable pressure on the visitors, we are expecting a crunch encounter. Godoy will be comfortable in playing at their home ground, whereas Colon is likely to adjust to the away conditions. 

If we draw down the head-to-head analysis of the two teams, Colon has stayed ahead in the overall win count. From the recent 18 games played against each other, Colon has won 9, whereas Godoy Cruz has been successful in 6. Moreover, 3 fixtures have ended in a draw. The last time these two teams played against each other, Godoy Cruz won (1-0), however, before that Colon dominated. The upcoming fixture is likely to be an interesting one, as both sides have a clear mindset for winning.

Going in the matchup, Godoy Cruz is coming off a win against Barracas Central (0-1), in which Gonzalo Abrego scored the opening and only goal of the match in the 25th minute of play. Godoy Cruz has shown dependency on Juan Andrada, Tomas Conechny, and Gonzalo Abrego. However, the real challenge for Godoy Cruz will be the upcoming away fixture. Godoy Cruz haven’t scored a goal in its last 4 home games, and most of the games have resulted in a draw. Secondly, the last 9 home games in Primera Division have recorded a game total of under 2.5 goals for Godoy Cruz.

Going in the match against Godoy, Colon will be under pressure, as it lost the previous home fixture against Lanus (1-2). Though Jorge Benitez scored a goal for Colon, but it wasn’t enough to win the game. Colon is likely to continue with a 4-4-2 formation, with Neris and Ramon Abila leading the attack. With reasonable international gameplay experience under the belt for Ramon, Colon will be hoping for some decent individual performances. With a goal-scoring average of 1.33 goals per game, Colon is certainly striking better against Godoy Cruz. However, it doesn’t has the winning momentum in its favor.

Considering the previous matchups, the game total is likely to stay under 2.5 goals, as it has stayed in the previous 2 meetings. As Colon is striking better against Godoy Cruz, I will take sides with Colon. The game could also end in a draw (1-1), with both teams scoring a goal each.

• Final Result - Draw for 3.30
• 1st Goal - Godoy Cruz for 1.70
• Club Atletico Colon Or X for 1.78