Deportivo Pasto vs Junior FC Prediction: Junior FC has Failed to Win in the Last 10 Matches Played

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 5, Deportivo Pasto will take on Junior F.C at the Estadio Libertad in Pasto. Deportivo Pasto has secured 3 points from matches played, whereas Junior F.C has drawn 3 of its last 4 matches in Colombia Categoria A so far. Deportivo Pasto defeated Junior F.C (2-1) the last time these two sides played in Primera A September 2022. 

Deportivo Pasto - Coming off a Win Against Santa Fe (WLDWW)

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pasto is coming off a win against Santa Fe (0-2), in which Edwar Lopez and Johan Campana scored goals in the 78th and 93rd minute of play. Though Pasto had a possession of 29%, Pasto managed to win definitely. For the upcoming home fixtures, Deportivo Pasto will be quite confident, as Pasto averages 1.10 goals per game in the last 10 home fixtures played. Moreover, the conceding rate is also under 1.00, making the contest likely to swing either way. Going in the game against Junior F.C, much will depend on the likes of Camilo Ayala, Edwar Lopez, Joffre Escobar, and Jerson Malagon.

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Pasto

Diego Martínez; Christian Mafla, Jesús Figueroa, Cristian Tovar, Juan Garavito: Juan Camilo Roa, Camilo Ayala, Didier Pino: Edward López, Joffre Escobar, Adrián Estacio.

Junior FC - Coming off a Draw Against Union Magdalena (DLDDL)

Going in the matchup, Junior FC is coming off a draw against Union Magdalena (0-0), in which Junior managed a possession of 73% and had 5 shots on target. However, either of two sides didn’t manage to score a goal. Junior FC averages 1.00 goals per game, which is why JUnior will be confident for scoring a goal against Deportivo Pasto. With a goal scoring average of 0.90 in away matches, Junior is likely to grasp every opportunity coming its way. If Junior FC manages to register a win in the upcoming fixture, it will be its first win after 10 matches. Carlos Bacca and Omar Albornoz have only scored this season, hence, much will also be depending on them.

Expected Opening Lineup for Junior FC

Sebastian Viera; Edwin Herrera, Iván Scarpeta, Daniel Rosero, Walmer Pacheco; Homer Martínez, Didier Moreno; Omar Albornoz, Juan Fernando Quintero, Vladimir Hernández; Carlos Bacca.

Expert Betting Tips

The poor run of Junior FC could come to an end against Deportivo Pasto. However, the odds suggest Pasto as favorites for winning. I am backing Deportivo Pasto to win and score a goal at least in the first half of play. Junior FC might settle for a draw if they are able to secure an equalizer in the proceedings. Hence, the game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals.

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.56
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.72
• 1st Goal - Deportivo Pasto for 2.20