Monagas SC vs Colo-Colo Prediction: Opportunity for Colo-Colo for Registering a Decent Win

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa Libertadores, Matchday 4, Group F, Monagas SC will face Colo-Colo at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín in Maturín. With the Chilean side visiting Venezuela, we can expect a competitive match, as both teams aim to improve their positions in the group standings. After three match days, Colo-Colo is currently in third place with a single win and 4 points, while Monagas SC sits in fourth place with just one draw and 1 point. In their previous encounter in Chile, Colo-Colo comfortably won 1-0. Considering Monagas' recent poor form, Colo-Colo is likely to be considered as favorite. Read on to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Monagas SC - Struggling Throughout the Season (LLLLW)

Having suffered four consecutive defeats in their last five matches, Monagas SC will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming Libertadores fixture. The home side recently suffered clean sheet defeats against Caracas (0-2) and Rayo Zuliano (1-0). In terms of scoring, Monagas SC has only managed to score 4 goals in their last five matches, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Furthermore, they have failed to find the back of the net in their last three fixtures. With poor performances and team management issues, Monagas will be under extreme pressure. In their recent three home matches, Monagas has lost two and won just one.

Expected Opening Lineup for Monagas SC

Orlando Mosquera; Iván Anderson, Harold Cummings, Christopher Rodriguez, Óscar González; Aldo Quiñonez, Richard Iriarte, Edson Castillo; Edgar Carrión, Edanyilber Navas, Fernando Basante.

Colo-Colo - Still Struggling to Click as a Unit (LDWLD)

With just one win and two draws in their last five matches, Colo-Colo is facing challenges such as injuries, lack of coordination, and other issues. Colo-Colo has only managed to secure 23 points out of 45 in the Chilean Primera Division so far. Coming off a defeat against Curico Unido (0-1), Colo-Colo will be eager to make an impact and overcome Monagas SC on their home turf. In terms of scoring, Colo-Colo has scored only 3 goals in their last five matches, averaging 0.60 goals per game. They have secured two draws in their last two away matches, suggesting that the upcoming matchup might also end in a draw.

Expected Opening Lineup for Colo-Colo

Fernando De Paul; Maximiliano Falcon, Ramiro Gonzalez, Daniel Gutierrez; Bruno Gutierrez, Cesar Fuentes, Esteban Pavez, Agustin Bouzat; Carlos Palacios; Marcos Bolados, Damian Pizarro.

Expert Betting Tips

The upcoming matchup will be crucial for both teams. Monagas SC has been unable to deliver strong performances throughout the season, while Colo-Colo has struggled to maintain consistency. For the upcoming game, I predict Colo-Colo to win (0-2) or the match to end in a draw (1-1). Therefore, the total number of goals in the match is expected to be under 2.5 in either scenario.

• Colo-Colo to Win for 2.20
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.77
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.61