Atletico Bucaramanga vs Alianza Petrolera Prediction: Both Sides Coming off a Clean Sheet Defeat

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 16, Atletico Bucaramanga will be up against Alianza Petrolera at the Departmental Alfonso Lopez Stadium in Bucaramanga. With Colombia Categoria A getting intense, the upcoming matchup is likely to be pivotal for Petrolera. According to the table standings of today, Alianza Petrolera stands 4th with 7 wins and 23 points, whereas Atletico Bucaramanga stands 19th with just 2 wins and 12 points. In order to escape the threat of relegation, Bucaramanga will have to strike back in the upcoming home game. The last time these two teams played against each other in March 2023, and Petrolera won (2-0). Continue reading to find out more about the interesting contest. 

Atletico Bucaramanga - Has Lost Three Consecutive Matches (LLLDL)

In the last five matches played, Atletico Bucaramanga has lost 4 and drawn a match. With inconsistent and derailed match form, Atletico Bucaramanga will be looking to exploit the best performance at home against Alianza Petrolera. In the last match against Santa Fe (3-0), Nelson Reyes, Nicolas Marotta, Juan Marcelin, and Oscar Alcocer failed to make an impact. Secondly, much will depend on how Bucaramanga’s defense strategizes ahead of the clash. Talking about goal scoring, Bucaramanga has only scored 2 goals in the last five matches, averaging 0.40 goals per game. With such a poor scoring average, Bucaramanga is likely to struggle. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Atletico Bucaramanga

Cristopher Varela; Hadier Borja, Francisco Meza, Carlos Henao, Carlos Henao, Cristian Flórez; Diego Chávez, Víctor Mejía, David Gómez, Javier Reina, Teófilo Gutiérrez; Aldair Zárate.

Alianza Petrolera - Lost to Deportivo Cali at Home (LWWWD)

Going in the contest, Alianza Petrolera is coming off a defeat against Deportivo Cali (0-3), which certainly was a surprise at home. Defeated against Cali has certainly dented Petrolera and its fine run in the Categoria A. With the likes of Castillo, Franco, and Colpa in the lineup, Alianza Petrolera might look to take on the home side and win. In terms of scoring, Petrolera has been quite consistent, striking at an average of 1.8 goals (9 goals in 5 matches). In the last match away from home, Petrolera won against Once Caldas (1-2) and a draw previously against Orsomarso (1-1). 

Expected Opening Lineup for Alianza Petrolera

José Luis Chunga; Efraín Navarro, Luciano Ospina, Pedro Franco, Juan Patiño; Freddy Flórez, Rubén Manjarrés, Edwin Torres, Harrison Mojica, Sebastián Acosta; Pablo Bueno.

Expert Betting Tips

Atletico Bucaramanga has struggled and will likely find it tough against Alianza Petrolera in the upcoming contest. In order to stay competitive and in the top four standings, Alianza will have to register an away win. I am backing Alianza Petrolera to win and score at least a goal or two. The final scoreline is expected to be 0-2.

• Alianza Petrolera to Win for 3.10
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.7
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.885