America de Cali vs Deportivo Pereira Prediction: Can America de Cali Stay in Top Five Standings

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 13, America de Cali will be hosting Deportivo Pereira at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero in Cali. Going in the contest, America de Cali stands 5th with 6 wins and 22 points, whereas Deportivo Pereira stands 14th with 4 wins and 17 points. The upcoming fixture of America de Cali will be an important one in the context of the table standings, as Cali will be looking to finish in the top four. America de Cali and Deportivo Pereira last played against each other in September 2022, and Pereira won (0-1). In order to avenge the last home defeat, America de Cali will be looking to register a comfortable win at home. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming contest. 

America de Cali - Coming off a Draw Against Chico FC (DLDDW)

Going in the contest, America de Cali is coming off a draw against Chico FC (1-1), in which Iago Falque scored the opening goal in the 45th minute of play. Brayan Cordoba is missing out due to red card suspension, America de Cali will be looking for a reasonable replacement. Against Chico FC, Cali missed out and had possession of just 34% with only 2 shots on target. With the likes of Falque, Ramos, and Velasco in the lineup, America de Cali will look to take the attack to the opposition. In the last five matches played, Cali has drawn three fixtures, including the home game against CD Jaguares (0-0). With desperation to win the upcoming match at home, Cali will be looking forward to striking a goal at least. In the last five matches played, America de Cali has scored just 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. 

Expected Opening Lineup for America de Cali

Diego Novoa; Esneyder Mena, Brayan Córdoba, Kevin Andrade, Edwin Velasco; Franco Leys, Juan Portilla, Iago Falqué, Adrián Ramos, Cristian Barrios; Facundo Suárez.

Deportivo Pereira - Coming off a Defeat Against Boca Juniors in Libertadores (LDWDD)

In the previous outing of Copa Libertadores, Deportivo Pereira took the lead in the 76th minute of play, courtesy Jimer Fory’s strike and the assist made by Arley Rodriguez. Under the command of Alejandro Restrepo, the team might experience changes ahead of the next Libertadores matchup. In the last outing of Categoria A, Deportivo Pereira managed a draw (2-2) against Santa Fe, in which Carlos Ramirez and Angelo Rodriguez scored goals in a glimpse of ten minutes. When playing away from home, Pereira swept a win against Union Magdalena (0-3. Hence, the odds of Deportivo Pereira scoring will also be in place. In the last five matches played, Deportivo Pereira has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. Against the scoring average, the conceding average is 1.20 goals in the last five.

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Pereira

Aldair Quintana; Carlos Ramírez, Geisson Perea, Juan Zuluaga, Juan Quintero; Yilmar Velásquez, Jhonny Vásquez, Johan Bocanegra; Ángelo Rodríguez, Arley Rodríguez, Jimer Fory.

Expert Betting Tips

Considering the away form of Deportivo Pereira, I am predicting a draw or Deportivo Pereira to upset the home favorites and win. As both sides have scored and allowed goals in the last five matches, I am expecting both sides to score. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals. Arley Rodriguez and Jimer Fory will be in the spotlight for taking the attack to the home side. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Deportivo Pereira for 2.05
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.16
• Arley Rodriguez To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 4.32