La Equidad vs Deportivo Pereira Prediction: Can the Defending Champions Register a Win Away from Home?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 17, La Equidad will be up against Deportivo Pereira at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota. According to the table standings of today, La Equidad stands 13th with 3 wins and 18 points, whereas Deportivo Pereira stands 14th with 4 wins and 18 points. The two sides last played against each other in August 2022, and the match resulted in a draw (1-1). From the last four matches played between the two, three have resulted in a draw. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming contest in Categoria A. 

La Equidad - Has Stood Unbeaten in the Last Five Matches (DWDWD)

Moving forward in the contest, La Equidad will be hoping to continue its unbeaten run, emphasizing more winning instead of leveling the scoreline. In the last match against Deportivo Pasto away from home, Equidad managed a draw, and David Camacho scored the opening goal with an assist made by Andres Correa. With 48% possession and an accurate passing percentage of 78%, La Equidad did manage to perform well and secure a point. In the last five matches played, La Equidad has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, La Equidad has conceded just 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. In the last two home matches, La Equidad has secured back-to-back wins and is likely to dominate the visitors tomorrow. 

Expected Opening Lineup for La Equidad

Washington Ortega; Alejandro Prieto, Daniel Polanco, Didier Bueno, Joan Castro; Pablo Lima, Juan Mahecha, Francisco Chaverra, Ederson Moreno, David Camacho; Jorge Luis Ramos.

Deportivo Pereira - Coming off a Draw Against Envigado (DLLDW)

Going in the upcoming matchup, Deportivo Pereira is coming off a draw against Envigado (0-0), in which Zuluaga, Quintero, Velasquez, and Ramirez were peculiar. Coach Restrepo will be looking to plan a strategy and defeat the visitors. With 55% possession and 4 keeper saves, Pereira demonstrated resilient gameplay. In the last five matches played, Deportivo Pereira has secured just a win, 2 defeats, and 2 draws. Talking about the scoring, Deportivo Pereira has scored 7 goals in the last five, averaging 1.40 goals per game. Against the scoring average, the conceding average is 1.2 goals. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Pereira

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

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming matchup, both sides will be looking to maximize their potentials and score at least 2 goals. Considering the past head-to-head matchups between the two, the odds of the match ending a draw seem reasonable. I am predicting the match to end in a draw or the Pereira to win. Both sides are likely to score, and Arley Rodriguez and Jimer Fory are likely to attack. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Deportivo Pereira for 1.80
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.14
• Jimer Fory To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 6.5