Once Caldas vs Envigado Prediction: Can Once Caldas achieve their 3rd straight victory?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, Once Caldas will face Envigado at Stadium Palogrande in Manizales. The home side head here after a win (0-1) against Dep. Cali. The visitors arrive here after a draw (2-2), against Jaguares Cordoba.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Once Caldas team comes to this game after a 0-1 win against Deportivo Cali. The 1st half would be dominated by the Deportivo Cali team, however, the best opportunities would be created by the Once Caldas team. Despite the opportunities created, the Once Caldas team wasted a lot and the game reached half-time tied. In the 2nd half, the Deportivo Cali team came out stronger again and dominated the match with numerous opportunities. But against the run of play, the Once Caldas team would be able to score in the 76th minute. Furthermore, shortly after 89' the team would still be reduced to 10 players. Even so, the Once Caldas team would be able to hold the advantage and take the 3 points. With this result, the Once Caldas team finds itself in 7th place in the table, with 15 points. In the last 5 games, the team has recorded 3 wins and 2 losses, having scored 9 goals and conceded 9. The team is in a good momentum and trying to achieve their 3rd straight win.

The Envigado team comes to this game after a 2-2 draw against Jaguares Cordoba. The Jaguares team would start the match better, making it 0-1 after 8 minutes. However, shortly afterward the Envigado team would be able to reach a draw at 17', and would even turn the result around shortly afterward, at 21'. The Envigado team would still dominate the rest of the 1st half and may have increased their advantage further. The 2nd half would be more divided between both teams but with fewer opportunities. The Envigado team had a good defensive organization and did not allow the Jaguares great opportunities. Even so, with the only shot on goal in the 2nd half, the Jaguares team would equalize in the 71st minute and the teams would end up sharing the points. With this result, the Envigado team is now in 12th place in the table, with 13 points. In the last 5 games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat, having scored 10 goals and conceded 11.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Once Caldas has won 2, and they drew another 3. Goals were scored in 3 of those 5 games, and with both teams scoring in 2 of those matches.

Once Caldas are favorites to win this match due to their recent form, yet both teams are expected to score.