Envigado vs Alianza Petrolera Prediction: Envigado Looking to Positive to Stay Unbeaten in 2023

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 5, Envigado will take on Alianza Petrolera at the Estadio Polideportivo Sur in Envigado. Going in the matchup, Envigado stands 5th with 3 wins and 6 points from 4 matches played so far in Apertura. On the other hand, Alianza Petrolera stands 13th with a win and 3 points from 2 matches played. Envigado and Alianza Petrolera last played each other in July, and the match ended in a high scoring draw (2-2). Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming fixture in Colombia Categoria A.

Envigado - Coming off a Defeat Against Atletico FC (LWDDD)

Going in the matchup, Envigado is coming off a defeat against Envigado (2-0), in which Envigado was taken to the cleaners. However, in the ongoing Colombia Categoria A, Envigado continued its unbeaten run; Medellin (2-1), Union Magdalena (1-1), and La Equidad (1-1). With the likes of Henry Mosquera and Luis Angel leading Envigado’s attack, Envigado is likely to prevail further in the tournament. Secondly, Envigado dominates the head-to-head stats against Alianza Petrolera (8-4). With a goal scoring average of 0.8 goals per game, Envigado is likely to stick to the basics and start by playing a little defensive.

Expected Opening Lineup for Envigado

Joan Parra; Gendry Cuervo, Santiago Noreña, Jhon Banguera, Yeferson Rodallega; Felipe Jaramillo, Juan Manuel Zapata, Henry Mosquera, Edison López, Jesús Vargas; Ivo Kestler.

Alianza Petrolera - Won Previously Against Huila (WWDDL)

Going in the matchup, Alianza Petrolera is coming off a win against Real Santander (4-1) in a Colombian Cup fixture. Moreover, Alianza Petrolera defeated Huila (2-0) in the last Colombian meeting. Ferlys Garcia and Pedro Franco scored goals for Petrolera, giving their side motivation ahead of the upcoming matchups. With a goal scoring average of 1.05 goals per game against Envigado in 19 matches played, Alianza is likely to try and draw the fixture against Envigado.

Expected Opening Lineup for Alianza Petrolera

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

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Envigado will stand as home favorites. With an unbeaten run in the season so far, Envigado is likely to win another match against Alianza. The last two meetings between them ended in a draw, however, the upcoming matchup is likely to produce a scoreline of 1-0. Subsequently, the game total is also likely to be under 2.5 goals.

• Envigado FC to Win for 2.20
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.65
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.69