Millonarios vs Santa Fe Prediction: Expecting a Low Scoring Matchup

In the upcoming matchup of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 18, Millonarios will take on Santa Fe at the Estadio Nemésio Camacho El Campín Colombia in Bogotá. With Categoria A getting competitive, both sides will be looking to maintain the winning run and finish the competition on a high. According to the table standings of today, Millonarios stands 2nd with 8 wins and 30 points, whereas Santa Fe stands 8th with 6 wins and 23 points. Millonarios and Santa Fe last played against each other in March 2023, and Millonarios won 1-2 away from home. Of the last three matches played between them, two have resulted in a draw, with both teams scoring a goal each. Hence, the upcoming matchup could also end in a draw if Santa Fe gives Millonarios a tough time in the middle. 

Millonarios - Coming off Two Consecutive Draws (DDLWD)

Going in the matchup, Millonarios is coming off a draw against Envigado (1-1), in which Fernando Uribe scored the all-important equalizer with an assist made by Oscar Cortes in the extra time of the second half. With the likes of Asprilla, Murillo, and Torres in the lineup, Millonarios will be looking to continue with the unchanged lineup and attack the opposition. With Millonarios looking to make it through to the playoffs, Coach Alberto Gamero will be hoping for a win in the upcoming home fixture. In the last three home matches, Millonarios has managed to secure two draws and a win. Moreover, Millonarios has scored 7 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging 1.40 goals per game. With this scoring average, Millonarios will be hoping to restrict the opposition from scoring freely. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Millonarios

Álvaro Montero; Elvis Perlaza, Andrés Llinás, Juan Pablo Vargas, Jorge Arias; Larry Vásquez, Daniel Giraldo, Daniel Cataño, David Mackalister; Fernando Uribe, Leonardo Castro.

Club Independiente Santa Fe - Has Won Just Six of the Sixteen Matches Played This Season (LWLWW)

Club Independiente Santa Fe is coming off a clean-sheet defeat against Universitario de Deportes (@-0) in the last outing of Sudamericana. Though Duban Palacio, Jersson Gonzalez, and Juan Roa got chances in the second half but were unable to make an impact. With 3 wins and 2 defeats in the last five matches played, Santa Fe is clearly struggling to maintain balance and consistency. However, in the last Categoria A fixture, Santa Fe defeated Tolima (2-0) at home. Hugo Rodallega and Johan Torres scored goals, giving their side a very important win. Talking about the scoring, Santa Fe has scored 8 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.60 goals per game, and has conceded 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Club Independiente Santa Fe

Juan Espitia; Fabián Viáfara, José Ajá, David Pisciotti, Fabio Delgado; Jhonatan Barbosa, Iván Rojas; Fabián Sambueza, Christian Marrugo, José Enamorado; Hugo Rodallega.

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in Categoria A fixtures, Millonarios will be starting as the favorite at home against Santa Fe. With an unbeaten run in the last three matches played at home, Millonarios will be looking to maintain the unbeaten momentum and strike positively against Santa Fe. With the home side in control of the contest, I am expecting a draw with both sides managing to score a goal at least. 

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.65
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.97
• Full-Time Result - Draw for 3.30