Once Caldas vs Union Magdalena Prediction: Union Stretching its Unbeaten Run Forward

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 12, Once Caldas will host Union Magdalena at the Estadio Palogrande in Manizales. Once Caldas stands 18th with just 2 wins and 10 points, Union Magdalena finds itself at the 13th spot with 2 wins and 12 points. Once Caldas and Union Magdalena last played in July 2022, and the match resulted in a draw (2-2). Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to bring out the best potential, creating a competitive matchup. 

Going in the matchup, Once Caldas will be looking to improve their table standings and focus on winning. A win in the upcoming match will give a boost to Once Caldas’ standings in the points table. Once Caldas is coming off two back-to-back draws against Envigado (0-0) and Deportivo Pereira (1-1). In the last 10 matches played at home, Once Caldas averages 0.90 goals per game and concedes goals at an average of 0.80. In the last five matches played, Once Caldas has scored just three goals, averaging 0.6 goals per game. With the likes of Moran, Cardenas, and Quinonez in the lineup, Once Caldas will be looking to play comprehensively. 

• Dayro Moreno
• Andres Correa
• John Araujo

Going in the matchup, Union Magdalena is coming off back-to-back wins, including the Tigres FC (1-0) in the Colombia Cup. Before that, Union defeated Rionegro Aguilas (3-1), in which Wilder Guisao and Isaac Camargo scored goals. With Guisao, Mejia, and Pena in the lineup, Union is likely to keep aggressing in the tournament. Claudio Rodriguez will keep motivating his team to score early and put back the pressure on the opposition. In the last five matches played across all competitions, Union has scored 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In the last 10 matches played away from home, Union has scored goals with an average of 0.60 goals and conceded with an average of 1.70. However, the last match against Rionegro might add more self-belief in Magdalena’s ranks.

• Ricardo Marquez
• Wilder Guisao
• Brayan Correa

In three of the last four matches, both sides have scored. Moreover, in two of the last four, the match total was over 2.5 goals. The upcoming matchup is likely to have both teams scoring positively. Considering the last win of Union against Rionegro, I am backing the away side to win against Once Caldas comfortably. The final scoreline is likely to be 1-2 at the end of 90 minutes of play.

• Double Chance - Draw or Union Magdalena for 1.95
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.33
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.12