Envigado set for narrow victory over Cortulua
Cortuluá vs Envigado FC - 23/03/2022
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There is a full round of midweek fixtures in Colombia’s Categoria Primera A on the horizon, with Cortulua welcoming Envigado to the Estadio Doce de Octubre on Wednesday.
Envigado head into this clash in sixth place – eight points behind first-place Millonarios – having avoided defeat in each of their past four league games.
Meanwhile, Cortulua find themselves eleventh – three points behind Envigado. It is worth pointing out that both sides have played 11 matches this season.
Cortulua have registered four wins, three draws and four losses in the Categoria Primera A this term. Needless to say, they have experienced an inconsistent campaign up to now.
With 12 goals to their name, Cortulua are among the highest scorers in the league. But they also have one of the worst defensive records, having conceded 12 goals.
Cortulua have recorded two wins and two losses in their previous four league encounters, underlining their inconsistency.
However, it is worth noting that Cortulua have lost just one of their last six home games in the Categoria Primera A.
On the flip side, Envigado have picked up five wins, three draws and three losses this season – scoring 14 goals along the way.
They head into this clash on a four-game unbeaten streak, having racked up three straight wins before drawing last time out.
That said, Envigado have only managed to win four of their last 24 away games in the league – emphasizing their struggles on the road.
Given that both teams have scored in each of Envigado’s previous six Categoria Primera A matches, we should see goals at both ends of the pitch on Wednesday.
Head-to-head: Cortulua have managed to win just two of their past 14 Categoria Primera A meetings with Envigado.
Envigado have won each of their previous three Categoria Primera A matches against Envigado, keeping two clean sheets along the way.
Team news: Luis Carlos Ruiz is Cortulua’s danger man. The veteran forward has netted seven goals in ten matches this season.
As for Envigado, they will be without the injured Yadir Meneses on Wednesday. Jesus Hernandez is their top scorer with four goals in eight games this term.
There is no denying that Envigado have enjoyed a better start to the season than Cortulua. All the signs point towards an away win here.
Forebet predicts that Envigado will extend their unbeaten streak to five games with a narrow win over Cortulua.
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Co1
313336
2
1 - 2
2.97
27°
3.25
2.20
3.00
3.25
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no
no
1 - 1(0 - 1)
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