Union Magdalena vs Petrolera Prediction: Can Union Magdalena maintain their momentum?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria Primera A, Union Magdalena will face Petrolera at Stadium Sierra Nevada in Santa Marta. The home side head here after a win (0-1) against Jaguares Cordoba. The visitors also come from a win (1-0) against La Equidad.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Union Magdalena team comes to this game after a victory (0-1) against Jaguares de Cordoba. The 1st half was well disputed, with an open game and with the teams creating some goal opportunities, however, both sinning in the finishing moments. In the 2nd half, the Union Magdalena team came in stronger and would reach the goal in the 56th minute. From the goal, the Union Magdalena team controlled the game more, which ended up leading to a more closed game and fewer opportunities for both teams, with the Union Magdalena team holding the 3 points. With this result, the Union Magdalena team made a significant leap in the table, now in 13th place. In the last 5 league games the team has 1 win and 4 draws, having scored 3 goals and conceded 2.

Petrolera's team comes to this game after a victory (1-0) against La Equidad. It was a game very well played by both teams and with excellent goal opportunities for both sides, with the result being scarce. The 1st half was quite divided, with plenty of goal opportunities, but both failed at the time of completion. At the beginning of the 2nd half, Petrolera's team started strong and would reach 1-0 after 53'. From the moment of the goal, La Equidad's team would adopt a more offensive posture, creating more goal opportunities, however they would not be able to reach the tie. With this result, the Petrolera team has now managed to jump to. 5th place with 11 points. In the last 5 league games the team has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, having scored 6 goals and conceded 3. Petrolera's team is one of the teams in better shape at the moment, having added 11 points out of 15 possible.

In the last 5 games between these two teams, Union Magdalena has won 1, Petrolera has won 2, and there’s 2 draws. Goals were scored in 4 of those games, with both teams scoring in 2 of those matches.

It’s a hard match to predict, as both teams are in good form. Draw is a very probable result. Also, not many goals are expected.