Alianza vs Santa Fe tips and predictions

Upset not impossible for Alianza

This might be a brave thing to say but Santa Fe aren't a sure-thing against Alianza.

Alianza backers will look at Santa Fe's recent results for evidence that they are there for the taking. The last 15 fixtures have not all gone well for the away squad; they've lost 8 times in those 15 starts. To back such a short priced team you might have wanted a better set of results than this.

Alianza can take some inspiration from what they have done when upsetting the odds before. It could be the home side's defence that is the key to victory for them. Reassuringly they've kept things tidy recently and they have conceded no more than once in 6 of their last 7 games. It's been well documented that the away side looks ragged under pressure. Away from home Santa Fe have conceded at least once in 19 of their last 20 campaigns. And at times the visitors haven't been making the most of things. They've been goalless in 10 of their last 20 matches.

Historically the visitors have not fared at all well in this match-up. Alianza have won all of the last 4 fixtures between the two sides.

Pulling off the win might be unrealistic but they can pinch something here. Santa Fe are the favourites and they will be keen to keep things tight at the back. It's not a strong view compared to other previews but the No BTTS bet looks like the pick there.