Once Caldas vs Deportivo Pasto Prediction: Can Once Caldas Win Clean Sheet at Home?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 8, Once Caldas will take on Deportivo Pasto at the Estadio Palogrande in Manizales. Going in the matchup, Once Caldas stands 12th with 2 wins and 8 points from 7 matches played so far in the contest. Deportivo Pasto stands 13th with 2 wins and 7 points in 6 matches played. If Once Caldas manages to secure a decent win, it can move up the table, entering in the top 10 standings. The last time these two sides played, Deportivo Pasto won (2-0).

Once Caldas - Have Kept Three Clean Sheets in the Last Seven Matches (WWWLL)

Going in the matchup, Once Caldas is coming off back-to-back wins against Atletico Bucaramanga (0-1), Millonarios (1-0), and Cucuta (1-0). In the last game against Atletico Bucaramanga, David Lemos scored the only goal on penalty in the 87th minute of play. With a goal scoring average of 1.00 goals per game in the last 10 home matches, Once Caldas will be backing itself to score at least a goal against Pasto. Talking about the conceding rate, Once Caldas’ conceding average is just 0.80 in the last 10 home games, which is quite acceptable. Mentioned below are top performers for Once Caldas so far this season.

Key Players for Once Caldas

• Dayro Moreno
• David Lemos
• Marlon Piedrahita

Deportivo Pasto - Coming off a Defeat Against Alianza Petrolera (LLDWW)

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pasto is coming off a defeat against Alianza Petrolera (3-1) in which Gilberto Garcia scored the only goal for Pasto. In the last 10 away games, Deportivo Pasto’s scoring average is 1.30 goals and a conceding average of 1.80. Therefore, Deportivo Pasto’s defense isn’t likely to retain Once Caldas’ scoring average. Deportivo Pasto has also failed to win any of its last 3 away matches, which is why the upcoming matchup will be a test for them. 

Key Players for Deportivo Pasto

• Edwar Lopez
• Camilo Ayala
• Billy Arce

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pasto will be highly dependent on the individual gameplay of Edwar Lopez. Apart from Edwar Lopez no such player has been able to score and take the attack. With Once Caldas playing at home, I am backing the home team to win and score at least 2 goals. Once Caldas can only win if they manage to score 2 goals and defend against Pasto.

• Once Caldas to Win for 2.20
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.672
• Individual Total 1 Over 1.5 for 2.48