Deportivo Cali vs Union Magdalena Prediction: Cali Plays at Home

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Deportivo Cali will take on Union Magdalena at the Deportivo Cali Stadium. With Deportivo Cali struggling to find form and consistency in the season, they stand last, 20th with just 3 points from 7 games played. On the other hand, Union Magdalena stands 6th with 4 wins and 14 points in the league so far. Though Deportivo Cali will be playing at home, they have a very thin chance for defeating the visitors. Both teams are coming off a draw from their last game, making this game challenging and equally important. 

After losing three consecutive games, Deportivo Cali has made a decent comeback in the contest. Going in the game against Union Magdalena, Deportivo Cali is coming off a draw against CD Jaguares (2-2). From Deportivo’s end, it was Kevin Velasco and Angelo Rodriguez who scored in the 53rd and 59th minutes of play. When the last time these two played against each other, Cali won 0-2. With a goal-scoring average of 0.9 goals per game, Cali will take its chances, aiming to win the contest.

• Kevin Velasco
• Daniel Luna
• Angelo Rodriguez
• Teofilo Gutierrez

Going in the contest, Union Magdalena is coming off a draw against Atletico Nacional (2-2), in which Diego Chavez and Ricardo Marquez scored two early goals. However, towards the end, Atletico Nacional managed to get themselves back in the contest. Agostino Spina had to leave the field after the red card popped out of the referee’s pocket. With a goal-scoring average of 0.7 goals per game, Union Magdalena is likely to play a balanced formation.

• Ricardo Marquez
• James Sanchez
• Jonathan Lopera

Going in the contest, Deportivo Cali can cause early problems for the visitors who stand as favorites to win. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 and Union Magdalena to win both halves.

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.55
• Deportivo Cali to Win for 1.83
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.72