Deportivo Pasto vs Chico

</h2> <h3>Basement Battle: Two Struggling Sides Seek Salvation</h3> When Deportivo Pasto welcome Boyacá Chicó to the Estadio Departamental Libertad on Friday evening, the encounter promises to be a fascinating study in contrasts between two teams desperately seeking momentum in Colombia's Primera A Clausura. Currently occupying 18th and 13th positions respectively, both sides arrive at this Round 10 fixture carrying the weight of recent disappointments and the urgent need for points. <h3>Pasto's Home Fortress Under Siege</h3> The statistics paint a concerning picture for Hernán Torres' Deportivo Pasto, who have endured a torrid spell that has seen them go six matches without victory. Their defensive frailties have been particularly exposed, managing just one clean sheet in their last ten outings across all competitions. The absence of <strong>Nicolás Gil through cruciate ligament injury</strong> has further weakened their already fragile backline, contributing to their league-worst defensive record at home where they've conceded 1.67 goals per game. However, beneath the surface struggles lies a team that has shown attacking intent at the Libertad. Pasto have found the net in each of their last home fixtures, with key players like <strong>Facundo Boné</strong> (4 goals, 4 assists this season) and the versatile <strong>Y. Murillo</strong> providing crucial contributions. Their goal timing statistics reveal a preference for early pressure, with 75% of their home goals arriving in the first half, suggesting they start matches with intensity before potentially fading. <h3>Chicó's Away Day Blues Continue</h3> Boyacá Chicó's travel sickness has reached chronic levels, with their away record reading like a relegation team's nightmare: zero wins from four road trips, managing just one point and averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. Coach Jhon Jaime Gómez has watched his side struggle to replicate their decent home form (2W, 2D) when forced to play away from their Boyacá stronghold. The visitors' attacking hopes rest heavily on the shoulders of <strong>Jairo Molina</strong>, whose nine goals this season make him their primary threat. The experienced striker has created the most big chances for his team and will need to overcome Chicó's away scoring drought. Supporting cast members like <strong>Michael Gómez</strong> and creative midfielder <strong>Delio Ramírez</strong> must step up if they're to break their road goal drought. <h3>Tactical Battleground and Key Matchups</h3> The tactical setup promises intrigue as both coaches face selection dilemmas. Pasto's <strong>Diego Martínez</strong> between the sticks has faced 25 shots this season, making crucial saves but unable to prevent the defensive hemorrhaging. The partnership of <strong>Andrés Alarcón</strong> and <strong>Joyce Ossa</strong> in central defense will be critical against Chicó's direct approach. For the visitors, the midfield battle will be crucial, with <strong>Kevin Londoño</strong> and <strong>Sebastián Salazar</strong> needing to provide the platform for Molina to operate. Their away struggles stem partly from an inability to control possession and create sustained pressure, averaging just 0.5 goals per road game compared to 1.25 at home. <h3>Weather and Atmospheric Factors</h3> September weather in Pasto typically brings cooler temperatures and potential precipitation, which could favor the home side's familiarity with conditions. The altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level at Estadio Departamental Libertad often troubles visiting teams, potentially exacerbating Chicó's already poor away form. <h3>The Verdict</h3> While both teams arrive in poor form, the venue-specific statistics heavily favor the hosts. Deportivo Pasto's home advantage, combined with Boyacá Chicó's complete inability to win away from home this season, creates a clear statistical edge. The head-to-head record further supports Pasto, who have historically dominated this fixture with eight wins to Chicó's three. <strong>Expect a cagey affair with Pasto's early intensity meeting Chicó's defensive resolve, but the hosts' superior home record against the league's worst travelers should eventually tell.</strong> The match may not be a spectacle, but it could provide the boost Pasto desperately needs while potentially extending Chicó's away day misery. <p><em>Kick-off: 23:00 UTC | Venue: Estadio Departamental Libertad, Pasto</em></p>