Llaneros FC
- Llaneros FC have drawn their last 2 matches 1-1 (at home vs. Aguilas Doradas) and 0-0 (away at Tolima).
- Llaneros FC have picked up 6 points from their first 4 matches to stand 9th in Primera A 2026, while Deportivo Pasto’s 10 points from 5 matches have them placed 2nd in the early-season table.
- Llaneros’ form is better described as solid rather than spectacular with 1 win and 4 straight draws in their last 5 games.
- Nelson Gomez has been the architect of this resilience since his appointment in June 2025 as he has ensured that his players are disciplined in their 4-2-3-1, compact in their double pivot and explosive in transition, particularly to the wide creators.
Deportivo Pasto
- Jonathan Risueño has brought a more pragmatic, balanced approach to Deportivo Pasto since his December 2025 appointment.
- They employ a similar 4-2-3-1 as Llaneros FC, but they are more of a trigger-happy side that presses and then counters with pace on the wings and through the striker.
- Deportivo Pasto have won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 away games in the season so far, conceding an average of 2.00 goals per game on the road in Primera A 2026.
Head-to-Head
Deportivo Pasto have won 2 of the last 3 meetings, losing 2-1 in this home-and-home series 5 months ago in Primera A Clausura 2025.
Key Players
- Jimmy Medranda has been the driving force in the Llaneros FC engine room, creating 2 assists in 4 games, and his range of passing seems to unlock even the most stubborn of defenses.
- Carlos Cortez is their talisman and scorer, netting 2 goals in 4 Primera A 2026 games so far.
- Andrey Estupinan has been the talisman for Pasto, scoring 4 goals in 5 Primera A 2026 matches, including 4 of the team’s last 5.
Betting Insights
- This game should be a close, tense affair with both managers looking to set the tone for the rest of the season with some early momentum.
- Llaneros FC are favorites with the bookies at 1.97, Pasto are underdogs at 4.1 and the tie is priced at 3.15.
- Llaneros have not lost in their last 5, but have drawn the last 4 games so they have not yet shown the killer instinct required to win these tight games.
- They have also drawn both games at home this season, so they have an affinity for a draw.
- The Under 2.5 line is also very popular at 1.53.
- The stats suggest that a low-scoring game is a more likely outcome than backing either side at these prices.
- Pasto have some extra firepower, but Llaneros have the home advantage and a psychological edge after not losing their last away trip to Llaneros.
Prediction
We’re going to back the draw in the moneyline market here as both of these teams are very solid and like to play a similar, balanced style.
