Fortaleza vs Millonarios Prediction: Can Fortaleza take advantage of playing at home to surpass Millonarios?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, Fortaleza will face Millonarios at Stadium Metropolitano de Techo in Bogotá. The home side head here after a win (0-1) against Jaguares Cordoba. The visitors arrive here after an important win (3-1), against Santa Fe.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Fortaleza team comes into this game after a 0-1 win against Jaguares Cordoba. It was a game of two distinct halves, yet there were few scoring opportunities. The first half would be dominated by the Fortaleza team, with the Jaguares Cordoba team managing only 3 attempts at goal and no shot being placed on the opponent's goal. The Fortaleza team dominated and eventually scored in the 40th minute, converting a penalty. But the game would take a turnaround at 45+1’, with the Fortaleza team being reduced to 10 players. In the second half, the Jaguares Cordoba team would dominate, with 68% possession of the ball. However, the team was unable to create situations of great danger, only managing 1 shot towards the opponent's goal. The Fortaleza team would hold on to the result until the end and take the 3 points. With this result, the Fortaleza team is in 12th place in the table, with 16 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 defeats, having scored 12 goals and conceded 14. In case they win Millonarios, they surpass them on the table.

The Millonarios team comes to this game after an important 3-1 victory against Santa Fe. It was a game of few opportunities, but of great effectiveness, especially on the part of the Millonarios team. The Millonarios team even started more dominant, but it would be the Santa Fe team that reached the first goal, at 35' after converting a penalty. However, the Millonarios team managed to equalize shortly after, in the 42nd minute. And, surprisingly, even before the end of the first half, the Millonarios team would take the lead, already at 45+5'. In the second half, and at a disadvantage, Santa's team would take greater control of the game. Despite this, the Millonarios team would not allow for great opportunities. The Millonarios team still managed to reach 3-1 in the 74th minute, through an own goal, in the only opportunity they would have in the second half. Despite the offensive pressure, Santa's team could not reach the goal, and Santa's team took the 3 points. With this result, the Millonarios team is in 9th place in the table, with 16 points. In the last 5 league games the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 defeats, having scored 15 goals and conceded 14. The Millonarios team is going through a good moment, having already gone 3 games without knowing the taste of defeat.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Millonarios has won all 5 games. Goals were scored in all of those 5 games, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of those matches.

Despite their recent history, Fortaleza are playing at home and also coming in a stable moment into this game. It’s hard to predict a winner, yet due to recent form Millonarios is expected to at least get a draw.