Deportivo Pasto — America de Cali : Match Preview and Prediction for September 25,2025

Deportivo Pasto’s Current Struggles

Deportivo Pasto finds itself in a dire situation, languishing near the bottom of the league table. Camilo Ayala’s squad is grappling with significant difficulties in both creating and converting scoring opportunities. Their recent encounter against Santa Fe saw the first half conclude in a goalless draw, a result widely considered justifiable.

Recent Performance and Offensive Woes

Media outlets described the opening period of their last match as ‘lackluster,’ with very few genuine scoring threats. The statistics from the Santa Fe clash further underscore these issues. In the first half, Pasto managed a mere 3 shots on target, accompanied by an extremely low Expected Goals (xG) figure of 0.13. This clearly indicates their struggle to pose any significant attacking threat early in games.

Defensive Style and First Half Tendencies

Their playing style is characterized by intense physicality, reflected in their high foul and yellow card counts: Pasto leads the league in cautions (4.55 per match) and ranks among the top three for overall fouls committed (15.09 per match). This disruptive approach often breaks up play and hinders offensive development, creating an environment conducive to a goalless opening.

Limited Attacking Prowess

The team consistently ranks at the bottom of the league for both corner kicks and shots taken from inside the penalty area. This is evidently not a side prone to launching an early offensive assault. Instead, we anticipate their characteristic cautious approach, focusing on dismantling the opponent’s attacks during the initial half of the match.

America de Cali’s Predicament

America de Cali, another team struggling at the bottom, occupies the last position in the standings. Despite a recent 2-1 victory over Once Caldas, the team’s underlying issues persist. Notably, in that particular match, America found themselves trailing 0-1 at halftime, failing to score against their opponents in the opening 45 minutes.

Offensive Struggles and Recent Form

Prior to this recent win, the team had endured an eight-match winless streak. Under the guidance of new coach David Gonzalez, they have managed a 0-0 draw against Bucaramanga and suffered a 0-1 defeat to Fortaleza. It is evident that offense remains the team’s weakest link. Statistics corroborate this: America is dead last, 20th in the league, for goals scored (a mere 7 goals) and for big chances created. They have also failed to convert a single penalty kick this season.

Squad Issues and Away Game Challenges

The club approaches this match with significant personnel setbacks. Three players have been called up to the Colombia U-20 national squad, while Andres Mosquera, Mateo Castillo, and Yerson Candelo are all sidelined with injuries. Traveling to Pasto always presents a challenge due to the high altitude and cold weather, and with a depleted roster, America is unlikely to take risks or push for an early advantage from the outset.