Bucaramanga vs Chico FC Prediction: Can Chico finally score again in an away game?

Chico FC will be taking a trip to Estadio Alfonso Lopez to play against Bucaramanga in the 17th round of the Categoria Primera A Clausura. Bucaramanga lost their last league match away to Alianza Petrolera (0-1). On the other hand, Chico FC won theirs at home against Once Caldas (2-1).

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Bucaramanga lost 1-0 away to Alianza Petrolera thanks to a late 84th minute goal from the hosts. The first half was quite drab and there was no major chance or event. Both sides shared the possession equally and took a very similar number of shots (7-6). Alianza Petrolera made an early sub in the 36th minute with Diego Valdes coming off for Sebastian Acosta. Seven yellow cards were shown in the second half, three to Alianza Petrolera and four to Bucaramanga. Both sides made several changes in the half but the winning goal didn’t come until the 84th minute. Two substitutes combined together as Wilmar Arongo swung in an enticing corner that Alfonso Simarra met in the center of the box and he headed it into the bottom corner. The loss ro Alianza Petrolera means that Bucaramanga are winless in their last five matches, losing three and drawing two. They have scored just two goals across the five games and conceded seven.

Chico FC pulled off a comeback in the last round of games to win 2-1 at home against at the Estadio de La Independencia. Both sides played extremely well and had a fairly equal amount of possession and tested the opposition goal at various times. The first goal in the game came in the 34th minute as Billy Arce created a big chance for Dayro Moreno that he shot into the bottom left corner from the center of the box. Chico FC made two changes to start the second half with hopes of getting back into the game. Frank Lozano eventually brought the scores level in the 76th minute. He got at the end of Sebastian Tamara’s swung corner and headed the ball into the top right corner. Chico FC eventually grabbed all three points in the 89th minute through substitute Michael Gomez. Frank Lozano passed the ball to him inside the box and he smashed a right footed shot into the top left corner. Chico FC has two wins and three losses across their last five matches, scoring four goals and conceding 10.

The match will prove to be a tough one as both sides have grabbed the same number of points in the Clausura. While Bucaramanga have home advantage, they usually have problems scoring and are ranked 18th in the league for goals scored per match. On the other hand, Chico FC are ranked 13th but haven’t scored in the last three away matches.