Alianza vs U. Catolica Prediction: Can Alianza grab their first 3 points?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Alianza will face U. Catolica at Stadium Armando Maestre Pavajeau in Valledupar. The home side head here after a draw (3-3) against Cruzeiro. The visitors arrive here after a win (0-1), against U. Calera.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Alianza team comes into this game after a surprising 3-3 draw against Cruzeiro. It was a game of two distinct halves and full of emotion. The Cruzeiro team entered the match strong and dominant, finding themselves leading 3-0 in the 19th minute. The Cruzeiro team had control of the game and could expand even further, failing to achieve it. The Alianza team was almost surprised at the end of the first half, however, the goal was disallowed by VAR. But the second part would be completely different. The Alianza team came out strong, and in the 53rd minute, they reduced it to 1-3. The Cruzeiro team dominated, but the Alianza team took advantage of the transitions and reduced it to 3-2 in the 79th minute. From the end of the game, it would be crazy and the Alianza team would even reach a draw at 90+6'. With this result, the Alianza team is in 4th place in the table, with 1 point. In the 2 previous games, the team recorded 1 draw and 1 defeat, having a record of 3 goals scored and 4 conceded. The team needs to win to still be able to fight for 2nd place in the group.

The U. Catolica team comes to this game after a 0-1 victory against U. Calera. It was a game of two distinct halves. The 1st half would be quite closed, with both teams trying to get to know each other and few scoring opportunities appearing. In the 2nd half, the game would be crazy, with lots of opportunities. The U. Catolica team would reach the goal in the 61st minute. The opposing team would maintain strong pressure in search of a draw, but the U. Catolica team would manage to maintain the result and take the 3 points. With this result, the U. Catolica team finds itself in 1st place in the table, with 4 points. In the 2 previous games, the team recorded 1 win and 1 draw, with a record of 1 goal scored and 0 conceded. In the event of a victory, the team almost guarantees qualification for the next stage.

There’s no recent history between both teams. It’s hard to predict a winner in this matchup, as Alianza plays at home and really needs to win, but also U. Catolica is still undefeated in this group. Not many goals are expected.