Last Updated on November 2, 2023 6:41 pm by Erwin Noguera
The first phase of the Liga Betplay Dimayor 2023-II ends on matchday 20, with six of eight teams qualified and two places practically tied to two clubs, which have to do their job in the last round.
Junior and Deportivo Cali only need one point to ensure a place in the next round of Colombian soccer. The calendar put Atlético Huila and Boyacá Chicó, two teams already eliminated.
On the other hand, América wants to close its great regular season at home against Atlético Bucaramanga. The ‘Escarlatas’ have not lost since Matchday 7, but need a win to secure second place.
Atlético Nacional seeks to finish with a pleasant face and, at home, will confront Deportes Tolima, which is living its best moment of the year with the arrival of coach David González.
Liga Betplay Matchday 20: Boyacá Chicó vs. Deportivo Cali
When:
Tuesday, November 7, 8:30 p.m. ET at the Estadio La Independencia
Moneyline odds:
Chicó +270
Cali +120
Draw Offs:
+210
Where Can I Watch?
ViX
After a great first semester, in the second, Boyacá Chicó had a performance to forget, as it is 18th with 18 points. Even Tunja has not been a stronghold, as they have only 12 points out of 27. Their 14 goals scored is the second-worst record in the league, and they have three games without a win.
Despite its irregularity, Deportivo Cali managed to reach the last matchday in eighth place, which gives access to the next round. They have won only two of their last five games, but have two strikers on a roll, Gustavo Ramírez (7 goals) and Luis Sandoval (6). They have only won twice away from home in nine matches. With a point, they can assure their qualification since the goal difference of their pursuers, Alianza Petrolera, is -7, while the goal difference of the ‘Azucareros’ is 0.
Boyacá Chicó vs. Deportivo Cali Betting Pick: Draw
Liga Betplay Matchday 20: Junior vs. Atlético Huila
When:
Tuesday, November 7, 8:30 p.m. ET at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
Moneyline odds:
Junior -277
Atlético Huila +1000
Draw Offs:
+375
Where Can I Watch?
ViX
Junior got the necessary results at the most opportune moment. Arturo Reyes’ team beat Once Caldas and Deportivo Pereira so it is seventh with 27 points. Having a difference of +10, the tie is enough to advance, but the ‘Rojiblanco’ wants to extend its good streak at home since it comes from two wins in a row.
Atlético Huila will play their last game in the first division, as their relegation is a fact. The ‘Opitas’ are currently 16th with 19 points, with no chance of qualifying for the next stage of Colombian soccer, and have a dismal nine-game winless streak. They have won four out of twenty-seven available points away from home.
Junior vs. Atlético Huila Betting Pick: Junior
Liga Betplay Matchday 20: América vs. Atlético Bucaramanga
When:
Wednesday, November 8, 8:30 p.m. ET at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero
Moneyline odds:
América -181
Bucaramanga +550
Draw Offs:
+320
Where Can I Watch?
ViX
América de Cali is undefeated since Matchday 7 of the Liga Betplay, occupies second place with 37 points, and has been a good home team, winning seven of nine games. The ‘Escarlatas’ are the best offense of the tournament with 34 goals, the same as Águilas Doradas. Their most dangerous player has been Adrián Ramos, who has seven goals.
Atlético Bucaramanga started well in the league, but their performance has dropped, and as a result, they are without any possibility of advancing to the next round. They have 23 points and are in 13th place. As visitors, they have lost five games out of nine played.
América vs. Atlético Bucaramanga Betting Pick: América
Liga Betplay Matchday 20: Atlético Nacional vs. Deportes Tolima
When:
Wednesday, November 8, 8:30 p.m. ET at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Moneyline odds:
Nacional +114
Tolima +254
Draw Offs:
+240
Where Can I Watch?
ViX
Atlético Nacional has 33 points, and this has been backed up to a greater extent by its performance at home, since it has scored 24 points at the Atanasio Girardot stadium, getting 22 goals and conceding only 4 times. Their home has been a fortress that only Independiente Medellín has been able to overcome.
Since David González arrived, Deportes Tolima has won seven out of eight matches, and the only time they lost was when visiting Deportivo Cali. It should be noted that ‘Pijao’ has won two of the last five visits to Nacional in Medellín. They have already qualified for the next round.
Atlético Nacional vs. Deportes Tolima Betting Pick: Deportes Tolima
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