Rionegro Aguilas vs Deportivo Pereira Prediction: Rionegro Desperate for a Win After Two Consecutive Defeats in Categoria A

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 8, Rionegro Aguilas will compete against Deportivo Pereira at the Estadio Alberto Grisales in Rionegro. Going in the matchup, Rionegro Aguilas stands 3rd with 3 wins and 12 points in 7 matches played. On the other hand, Deportivo Pereira stands 6th with 3 wins and 10 points in the contest so far. The last time these two played sides played against each other, the match ended in a high-scoring draw (2-2). 

Though Rionegro Aguilas has a consistent and dominant reputation in Categoria A, however, the back-to-back defeats in the competition have pressurized Rionegro. Rionegro Aguilas last defeated Bucaramanga (1-0), in which Marco Perez scored the only goal. The upcoming home fixture will be a motivating one for the home team, as Rionegro has won 6 of its last 10 home games. Secondly, Rionegro Aguilas has scored 2 or more goals in 5 of its last 10 matches at home. With a goal-scoring average of 1.80 goals in the last 10 home matches, Rionegro is likely to score at least 2 goals. On the other hand, the conceding average is just 1.10. Hence, Rionegro will be looking to win this one at home.

• Marco Perez
• Jaen Pineda
• Alex Castro

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pereira is coming off a draw against Deportes Tolima (1-1), in which Geisson Perea scored the equalizer in the 93rd minute of play. Deportivo Pereira has scored 8 goals in the last five matches, averaging about 1.6 goals per game. When playing away from home, Deportivo Pereira has struggled, conceding 2 or more goals in 5 of its last 10 away matches. With a goal-scoring average of 1.20 goals in the last 10 away matches, Pereira might be able to strike a goal at least. Deportivo Pereira’s conceding average in the last 10 away matches is 1.50 goals, which is why the opposition will look to maximize their goal-scoring rate. 

• Arley Rodriguez
• Angelo Rodriguez
• Johan Bocanegra

Going in the matchup, Rionegro Aguilas will walk in as the favorite for winning and scoring at least 2 or more goals. Observing the trends and head-to-head matchups in the past, Rionegro Aguilas is likely to win comfortably. As Deportivo Pereira has struggled in away fixtures, Rionegro will be the favorite for winning. Deportivo Pereira has scored in 4 of its last 5 matches, which is why I am expecting both sides to score. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and the final scoreline to be (2-1).

• Rionegro Aguilas to Win for 1.85
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.97
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.19