La Equidad vs Union Magdalena Prediction: Two Well Matched Teams Take on Each Other

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 9, La Equidad will take on Union Magdalena at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota. Union Magdalena and La Equidad are clearly struggling to find and execute the right balance in their lineups. According to the points table standings, La Equidad stands 19th with just a win, and 6 points from 7 matches played, whereas Union Magdalena stands 17th with a win and 7 points. With Colombia Categoria getting more competitive, both sides will be looking to avail every opportunity coming their way. The last time these two teams met each other, La Equidad won 4-1. 

Going in the matchup against Union Magdalena, La Equidad is coming off a defeat against Tolima, in which Ederson Moreno scored the own goal in the 86th minute of play. With an irregular lineup and undisciplined attack, La Equidad is likely to struggle throughout the season. With a goal-scoring average of 1.20 goals in the last 10 matches played, La Equidad is likely to score at least a goal against Union. Moreover, La Equidad has conceded goals at an average of 1.00 in the last 10 matches played. Therefore, resisting goal scoring on the other hand, might be under control. With the likes of David Camacho, Didier Bueno, and Francisco Chaverra in the lineup, La Equidad is likely to start positively and look to score as early as possible. 

Going in the matchup, Union Magdalena is coming off a defeat against Fortaleza FC (2-1), in which Ricardo Marquez scored the only goal for Union on a penalty. If we take a look at Union Magdalena’s overall game form this season, they aren’t improvising their defense. Union has conceded 2 or more goals in 6 of its last 10 matches. Moreover, they have also failed to score a goal in three of the last seven matches played this season. With a goal-scoring average of just 0.80 goals in the last 10 away fixtures, Union is likely to struggle against La Equidad while scoring. For Union Magdalena this season, Ricardo Marquez, Brayan Correa, and Isaac Camargo have been the top performers. 

The struggle continues for the two competing teams as we prepare ourselves for the fixtures of matchday 9. For the upcoming contest, La Equidad seems to be in a better spot compared to Union. Moreover, the conceding rate of Union Magdalena is 1.90 goals in the last 10 away matches. Therefore, I am expecting La Equidad to win and score at least a goal in the winning cause. Secondly, the match total is also likely to stay under 2.5 goals, with only La Equidad scoring. 

• Deportivo La Equidad to Win for 1.70
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.53
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.628