Atletico Bucaramanga vs Envigado FC Prediction: Both Sides Starting Fresh in the Season

Colombia Categoria A kicks off tomorrow at the Departmental Alfonso Lopez Stadium in Bucaramanga. For the opening game of the contest, Atletico Bucaramanga will be up against Envigado. Both sides had a pretty mediocre and unreasonable season previously, making them eager to register a win in the opening game. However, the past statistics and head-to-head records show that the upcoming fixture is likely to end in a draw. However, the last time these two sides played, Envigado won (2-1). From the 37 games played between the two sides, 14 games have ended in a draw, whereas Envigado leads the head-to-head win count by (10-13).

Atletico Bucaramanga - Ended the Previous Season With a Defeat Against Deportivo Pereira (LWWWL)

Going in the contest, Atletico Bucaramanga will look to defy the odds and register a decent win at home. If Bucaramanga manages a win in the opener, it will have the confidence that can affect the team's overall progress in the tournament. Talking about Bucaramanga’s home form, they have registered 5 wins, 4 defeats, and a draw from the last 10 matches. The goal scoring average has also been on a lower side, as Bucaramanga averages 1.20 goals per game in the last 10 home matches. On the other hand, the conceding rate is 1.10 goals at home. For the upcoming matchup against Envigado, Bucaramanga will back itself to score ealy in the contest and get a substantial lead. Manager Raul Armando’s intent will be quite clear from the very first outing in the contest. 

Key Players for Atletico Bucaramanga

• David Gomez
• Gustavo Torres
• Jefferson Mena

Envigado FC - Tied the Game Against Tolima in the Last Outing (DLWWW)

Envigado ended the season on a high, after managing a draw against Tolima (1-1). In the last 10 away matches played, Envigado is clearly struggling (3W 5L, and 2D). Referring to the ongoing statistics, Envigado has scored at an average of just 0.70 goals in away fixtures, whereas conceded 0.90 goals per game. In Colombia Categoria A away fixtures, Envigado has just managed to win three of the recent 18 fixtures.

Key Players for Envigado FC

• Diego Moreno
• Henry Mosquera
• Juan Zapata

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, Envigado’s last 7 recent away games in Primera A have resulted under 2.5 goals. Hence, the upcoming fixture is likely to have a game total under 2.5 goals as both sides average under 1 goal per game. Considering the intensity of the upcoming fixture, I will be backing Bucaramanaga to win and score the only goal of the contest. The final score line is expected to be 1-0 at the end of play.

• Atletico Bucaramanga to Win for 2.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.56
• Correct Score 1-0 for 5.75