Bucaramanga 2-1 Deportivo Pasto — how it happened, and what the numbers showed
Bucaramanga beat Deportivo Pasto 2-1 at Estadio Américo Montanini. How the goals came, what the statistics said and whether our pre-match prediction landed.
Bucaramanga beat Deportivo Pasto 2-1 at Estadio Américo Montanini on 31 October 2026, by a single goal. It was a Primera A fixture, clausura 5, played in Bucaramanga. Bucaramanga went into it 13th in the table, Deportivo Pasto 3rd. Half time had it at 1-1.
How it unfolded
It took shape early. H. Mancilla put the first goal on the board on 23 minutes, set up by J. Micolta Piedahita. E. Batalla levelled for Bucaramanga on 43 minutes. That left it 1-1 at the interval.
After the restart the game opened up. L. Pons nudged Bucaramanga clear on 66 minutes. Bucaramanga saw out 2-1 from there.
The shape of the game
The goals were spread across the game, two before the interval and one after it. Bucaramanga won it after trailing, and comebacks tend to say more about a side than comfortable afternoons do. Both sides found the net, and three different players got on the scoresheet.
Discipline
Eight yellow cards were shown. A booking count that high usually means a game fought in midfield rather than in the penalty areas.
Key match statistics
Bucaramanga had 64% of the ball to Deportivo Pasto's 36%. Bucaramanga had 21 attempts to Deportivo Pasto's 14, with 7 and 6 respectively on target. Elsewhere, corners finished 2-3 and the goalkeepers made 4 and 6 saves.
Names from the teamsheet
Emerson Batalla finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.7 for Bucaramanga. Luciano Pons finished with a match-high six attempts for Bucaramanga. Fabián Sambueza finished with four key passes for Bucaramanga. The Deportivo Pasto goalkeeper was busy throughout, making 6 saves.
How our prediction fared
Before kick-off our model made Bucaramanga the pick, splitting the three results 48% Bucaramanga, 27% the draw and 25% Deportivo Pasto. The call was right, and the game followed the shape the numbers expected. The goals line called under 2.5 goals; the game produced three, so that one was wrong. Both teams to score was called yes and both did score — right again.
Match facts
For the record: played at Estadio Américo Montanini in Bucaramanga and refereed by Steven Camargo, Colombia. Scorers: Bucaramanga — E. Batalla 43; L. Pons 66. Deportivo Pasto — H. Mancilla 23. Half time 1-1, full time 2-1. Eight cards shown.
What it means
Bucaramanga take the three points, and on this evidence they earned them without ever being able to relax. Deportivo Pasto will point to fine margins, and on this occasion they would have a case. It is also a result against the table: Bucaramanga started the day 13th, Deportivo Pasto 3rd.
The full statistics, line-ups and our running prediction record for this fixture sit alongside this report on the match page.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Bucaramanga vs Deportivo Pasto?
It finished Bucaramanga 2-1 Deportivo Pasto, so Bucaramanga took the three points at Estadio Américo Montanini.
Who scored?
H. Mancilla on 23 minutes for Deportivo Pasto, E. Batalla on 43 minutes for Bucaramanga and L. Pons on 66 minutes for Bucaramanga.
When and where was Bucaramanga vs Deportivo Pasto played?
31 October 2026 at Estadio Américo Montanini, Bucaramanga.
Which side controlled the game?
Bucaramanga had 64% possession to Deportivo Pasto's 36%.
Did the pre-match prediction get it right?
Our model made Bucaramanga the pick at 48%, and that was correct. Every call is recorded in our published accuracy log.