Boyaca Chico FC vs Atletico Bucaramanga Prediction: Chico FC Looking Positive for Winning Against Bucaramanga

In the upcoming fixture of the Columbia Categoria Primera A, Matchday 17, Boyaca Chico FC will be hosting Atletico Bucaramanga at the Estadio La Independencia in Tunja. According to the points table standings of now, Boyaca Chico FC stands 4th with 7 wins and 26 points, whereas Atletico Bucaramanga stands 19th with just 2 wins and 13 points. The two teams last played against each other in January 2021, and Bucaramanga won (2-0). The last three matches played between the two have produced results. Hence, the upcoming matchup is also likely to have a result. 

For the upcoming home fixture, Chico FC will be looking to play a balanced attack as Bucaramanga is struggling throughout, and this will be an exciting chance for youngsters to perform. In the last match against Once Caldas (1-1), Chico FC managed to settle for a draw even after taking the lead in the 41st minute of play. Michael Gomez scored the opening goal with an assist made by Angelo Pena. With the likes of Gomez, Pena, and Banguero performing well in the ranks, the upcoming matchup could be an interesting one for the home team. In the last five matches played, Chico FC has scored and conceded 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. This season Agustin Ignacio Aleo, Henry Plazas, and Geimer Balanta have been phenomenal and are likely to chip in with individual performances in the upcoming few matches. 

Atletico Bucaramanga is certainly struggling to find success this season as it has managed to secure just 2 wins so far. The upcoming matchup against Atletico Bucaramanga will a tough one to settle and produce a winning performance. In the last match against Alianza Petrolera, Gonzalo Lencina scored the all-important equalizer in the 89th minute of play with an assist made by Francisco Meza. With 3 defeats and 2 draws in the last five matches played, Bucaramanga is likely to struggle at large against the hosts. Talking about the goal-scoring average, Bucaramanga has scored just 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Bucaramanga has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals. If we compare the scoring average to conceding average, Bucaramanga needs to improve its forward gameplay.

Going in the matchup, Chico FC will have the odds in favor of winning and dominating Bucaramanga. Both sides are coming off a draw in the last match and do not posse robust striking averages. Therefore, I am predicting a total of under 2.5 goals and only Chico FC to score. In the last two home matches, Chico has scored only 3 goals, averaging 1.5. Hence, I am expecting Chico to score at least 2 goals and win (2-0).

• Boyaca Chico FC to Win for 1.85
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.58
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.70