Union Magdalena vs Chico FC Prediction: Can Chico Register a Win After a Dry Spell?

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A Matchday 5, Union Magdalena will be up against Chico FC at Estadio Sierra Nevada. For the upcoming compensation fixture, the teams will be looking to add three more points to their name on the points table. According to today's points table standings, Union Magdalena stands 19th with just 3 wins and 17 points from 17 matches played so far in the competition. On the other hand, Chico FC stands 5th with 7 wins and 27 points. Hence, Chico FC will be entering the matchup as a favorite and will be looking to consolidate its 5th spot. The upcoming fixture will be the very first meeting between the two teams, hence the analysis can’t be made on the basis of head-to-head stats. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Going in the matchup, Union Magadalena has lost two back-to-back fixtures, hence the pressure will be on the home side against Chico. In the last match against Bucaramanga (3-0), Union failed to even capitalize and secure a goal. Though Coach Claudio Rodriguez experimented with robust changes after halftime, no player was able to make an impact. In the last five matches played, Union has managed to secure just one win. On the other hand, Union has conceded 12 and scored 5 goals in the last five matches played. Hence, Union will have to minimize the conceding average by implementing robust defense strategies in the upcoming matches and the Clausura season. When playing at home, Union has managed to win 5 of the last 8 matches. Hence, Claudio will be confident about his boys making a reasonable comeback.

Ramiro Sánchez; Juan Angulo, Jermein Peña, José Mercado, Brayan Correa; Fabián Cantillo, Alexander Mejía, Gianfranco Baier, Wilder Guisao, Yamil Romero; Ricardo Márquez.

Chico FC’s short unbeaten run came to an end against Atletico Nacional (3-1) in the previous matchday fixture. Michael Gomez scored the opening goal for Chico, but Atletico Nacional soon made a reasonable comeback and registered two goals before the end of the first half. With the likes of Gomez, Pena, and Tamara in the lineup, Chico FC is likely to back itself for scoring comfortably against Union. Chico FC has managed a draw and a defeat in the last two recent away matches. Hence, a win in the upcoming matchup will boost Chico’s confidence ahead of the upcoming match days. Talking about the scoring, Chico FC has scored 5 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.00 goal per game. In comparison to the minimal scoring average, Chico FC has even conceded 5 goals. Hence, the scoring average is equal to the conceding average in the last five matches played. With the aperture competition near its close, Chico will be looking to get back in winning form.

Rogerio Caicedo; Delvin Alfonzo, Elkin Mosquera, Henry Plazas, Eduard Banguero; Romir Balanta, Louis Ángelo Peña, Frank Lozano, Sebastián Támara; Michael Gómez, Wilmar Cruz.

Moving forward in the contest, Boyaca Chico FC will be looking forward to end its dry spell of five matches and grab three points. Considering the poor scoring form of Union, I am expecting only Boyaca Chico to score, and win. Chico will play its full strength side, without compromising on the winning combination. Michael Gomez and Sebastian Tamara will be taking chances for scoring and winning.

• Chico FC to Win for 2.90
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.63
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.82