Fortaleza vs Alianza Prediction – First Division

This is the home team’s first match in this edition of the competition, after finishing the previous season in 4th place. Fortaleza tends to perform better at home, recording 3 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, scoring 15 goals and conceding 23. In contrast, they have recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses at home, with 15 goals scored and 10 conceded. In their last game, they lost to Deportes Tolima away by 1-0. In the last 10 games at home, Fortaleza has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 games. Their home matches tend to see fewer goals, with 12 of their last 27 matches ending with fewer than 1.5 goals, and 20 of the 27 finishing with fewer than 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they have yet to turn around a scoreboard where they were down after conceding the first goal.

The team enters 2026 aiming to overcome the disappointment of the Clausura, where they made it to the quadrangular, but finished only 4th in Group B. They displayed effort but struggled to compete with top Colombian rivals. Now, the goal is to start the new season with greater personality and consistency on the field. In their opener against Alianza, away from home, the priority will be to impose their rhythm and not waste opportunities. Every moment on the field holds precious points and confidence. They are determined to kick off the Apertura with focus and commitment, aiming to convert talent into results and make their presence felt from the very first minute.