Jaguares de Córdoba vs Deportivo Pereira Prediction: Can the Home Side Defend and Secure a Draw?

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 6, CD Jaguares will take on Deportivo Pereira at the Estadio de Fútbol Jaraguay de Montería. Going in the matchup, the two teams are coming off a win in their last outing against formidable opposition. Jaguares and Deportivo Pereira have played each other for a while now, and the last time these two sides played each other in August 2022, Pereira won (1-2). After 4 matches played in the tournament, Deportivo Pereira stands 8th with 2 wins and 6 points, whereas Jaguares stands 11th with a win and 5 points. The standings on points table won't matter as 14 more matches are to be played by every side in Categoria A. 

Going in the matchup, CD Jaguares have been able to stay relatively consistent, as they have won three and tied a fixture from the last 5 matches played. CD Jaguares will be hoping for a much refined and professional performance after getting so close to equaling the scoreline against Millonarios (2-1). Jhon Perez scored the only goal for CD Jaguares in the 90th minute of play, however with 3 shots on target, Cordoba did sense some aggression. For the upcoming home outing, Jaguares will be carrying a realistic confidence as their conceding average is just 1.00 in the last 10 home fixtures. However, the scoring average is also just 0.80 goals, Jaguares will be looking to make the most of the fixture. With the likes of Pablo Rojas, Jhonier Viveros, and Carlos Copete in the lineup, CD Jaguares can certainly press on the paddle.

Going in the contest against CD Jaguares, Deportivo Pereira will be the away favorites because they are coming off a fine win against Once Caldas (3-1). The orchestrated win against Caldas was propelled by Angelo Rodriguez, Carlos Ramirez, and Juan Zuluaga. With an exciting opening lineup, Deportivo Pereira might be able to score early in the peace against Jaguares. With a goal scoring average of 1.40 goals in the last 10 away matches, Deportivo Pereira is likely to find itself comfortable against CD Jaguares. However, they will need to work on their conceding average, which is 1.60 goals in the last 10 outings.

If we narrow down our analysis and prediction for the upcoming matchup to the head-to-head records, then Deportivo Pereira leads the count. With 5 wins and 18 goals scored in the last 11 outings against CD Jaguares, Pereira will stand as favorite for winning or drawing the match tomorrow. Moreover, both sides will be looking to score, giving tough time on and off the field. Hence, the game total is likely to result in over 2.5 goals. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Deportivo Pereira for 1.61
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.90
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.3