Alianza Petrolera vs Union Magdalena Prediction: Can Union Make the Most of its Consistent Match Form

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 8, Alianza Petrolera will take on Union Magdalena at the Municipal Football Stadium Daniel Villa Zapata in Barrancabermeja. Going in the matchup, Alianza Petrolera stands 10th with 2 wins and 8 points, whereas Union Magdalena stands 15th with just a win and 7 points. The last time these two teams played, Union Magdalena won 0-1. 

Going in the matchup, Alianza Petrolera is coming off an unexpected win against Deportivo Pasto (3-1) in which Sebastian Acosta and Mayer Gil did the scoring. With a formation of 4-2-3-1, Betancourt, Mangarres, and Acosta will be leading in key positions. With 4 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Alianza averages 0.8 goals per game. In 11 matches, Alianza has scored 13 goals at an average of 1.11 goals per game, which is why they will be looking to come out positively against Union. If Alianza manages to win the upcoming outing, the three important points will give them a boost of at least two standings. 

Going in the matchup, Union Magdalena is coming off a draw against CD Jaguares (1-1) in which Juan Castellanos scored the equalizer in the 75th minute of play. Union Magdalena hasn’t lost a match in the last five outings, which makes them quite consistent. With 5 goals scored in the last 5 matches, Union averages 1.00 goals per game. In recent outings, Union hasn’t lost an away match, so the team management is likely to stick to the unchanged formation. With 11 goals scored in the last 11 meetings against Alianza, Union is likely to play positively and search for constant goal-scoring opportunities.

Going in the matchup, Union has only defeated Alianza once in the last 5 meetings. However, the recent form of the two sides is pretty explicit, and that’s why I feel Union will stand with a chance of winning or even levelling the fixture. Both teams have potential goal scorers and match winners, who are likely to score a goal anytime. My prediction is that the match will either be won by Union or end in a draw (1-1).

• Double Chance - Draw or Union Magdalena for 1.72
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.56