Boyaca Chico FC vs America de Cali Prediction: Both Teams Coming off a Defeat Against Rionegro Aguilas by a Margin of Two Goals

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Boyaca Chico FC will be hosting America de Cali at the Estadio La Independencia in Tunja. With both teams standing in the top five, the matchup is likely to be a nail-biting one. Boyaca Chico FC stands 4th with 6 wins and 21 points and America de Cali stands 5th with also 6 wins nans 21 points. Chico FC and America de Cali last played against each other in February 2021 and Cali won (1-2). With Chico playing at home, the odds are likely to favor the home side for winning.

Going in the matchup, Boyaca Chico FC is coming off a defeat against Rionegro Aguilas (2-0) and a draw against Junior FC (1-1). In the last match against Rionegro, Boyaca couldn’t dominate the home favorites and was unable to convert half chances and clearances into goal-scoring opportunities. Michael Gomez, Angelo Pena, and Wilmar Cruz struggled to find the net. Coach Marcio Garcia is likely to keep experimenting with the bench in order to find the best clicking combination after the second half of play. With the presence of Londono, Lozano, and Banguero in the starting formation, Chico will look to attack and win. In the last five matches played, Chico FC has scored only 6 goals, averaging 1.2 goals. Moreover, in two of the last five matches, Chico has gone scoreless. 

Going in the matchup, America de Cali is also coming off a defeat against Rionegro Aguilas (1-3), in which Juan Camilo Portilla scored the only goal for Cali. After keeping the scoreline balanced at the end of the first half of play, Cali couldn’t defend in the second half. Moving forward in the tournament, Cali will be depending on the likes of Portilla, Ramos, and Velasco. In the last five matches played, America de Cali has just been defeated once and that too against Rionegro. Talking about the scoring average, America de Cali has scored 5 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.00 goals per game. Secondly, Cali has only conceded goals in two of the last outings.

Comparing the two team’s progress on paper and statistically, the match is likely to be decided in the final minutes of the second half. Boyaca Chico has a certain home advantage and its favor. Moreover, Chico defeated La Equidad in the last home outing. I am backing Boyaca Chico FC to win and the match total to be under 2.5 goals. The final scoreline is likely to be 1-0 or 2-0 at the end of play.

• Chico FC to Win for 2.87
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.775
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.56