America de Cali vs Union Magdalena Prediction: Both Sides Looking Forward to a Result Based Outcome

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 2, America de Cali will take on Union Magdalena at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero in Cali. In the opening game of the season, Union Magdaelna secured a win against Atletico Huila (2-1), whereas America de Cali lost to Deportes Tolima (2-1). With America de Cali coming off a defeat, the upcoming home fixture will be of imperative value to the home side. Still these are early days in the championship, teams will look to maximize the front and secure wins. The last time these two played, the game ended in a draw (0-0). For the upcoming matchup, Cali might have the odds in its favor for winning at home. 

From the recent 20 games played between the two, America de Cali has registered 11 wins, whereas Union Magdalena has recorded wins in 5 encounters, with 4 ending in a draw. In 9 of 20 games, the game total was recorded over 2.5 goals, and peculiarly America de Cali has defeated Union Magdalena on 50% instances. However, in the last two games played between the two sides, the game total was under 2.5, and both teams were unable to score.

America de Cali’s away run is still a synonym of struggle as it has failed to win a single away fixture from the last three played. In the previous game against Tolima, Andres Sarmiento scored a pivotal goal in the 63rd minute of play, but couldn’t hold Tolima from scoring another blinder in the 87th minute of play. Aggressing with a formation of 3-4-2-1, much responsibility will be on Leyes, Mulato, Falque, and Quintero. With a goal scoring average of 1.56 goals per game against Union, America de Cali will look to maximize at home, and rise in standings with three points.

Going in the matchup, Union Magdalena is coming off a fine win against Atletico Huila (2-1), in which Issac Camargo and Jairo Palomino scored goals. With a 3-4-2-1 lineup in the previous fixture, Union Magdalena looked pretty decent, with Rodriguez leading the attack. Now moving on to the upcoming fixture, Union Magdalena averages about 0.81 goals per game against America de Cali in the previous 27 matches.

In order to come up with a prediction for the upcoming contest, we have to review the stats from the previous contests between the two. In the last 2 games, the total sum was under 2.5, which is why the upcoming matchup is also expected to record a total of under 2.5 goals. Secondly, both sides were unable to score in the previous two outings between the two. Hence, in the upcoming fixture, America de Cali is likely to score only and register a comfortable win.

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.65
• America de Cali to Win for 1.50
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.56