Independiente Medellin vs Magallanes Prediction: Home Side Looking to Clinch a Spot in the Libertadores Group Stage

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Third Round, Leg 2 of 2, Independiente Medellin will take on Magallanes at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Going in the matchup, Independiente Medellin is involved in Colombia Categoria A, whereas Magallanes will be playing after a break of almost 6 days. After ending the first leg in a draw, Independiente Medellin will look to make the most of the home conditions. With the preliminary stage coming to an end, teams will look to finish on a high and secure a spot in the next stage of the international tournament. 

Going in the matchup, Independiente Medellin is coming off a defeat against Chico FC (2-0), which is certainly adding stress to their overall game form. Though Medellin managed to produce a draw in the previous outing, Medellin will be under immense pressure. With 7 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Medellin will look to keep up with the scoring average and score at least 2 goals. In Leg 1, Emerson Batalla gave Medellin a splendid opportunity for winning away from home, however, the goal from Yorman Zapata was a critical one. Medellin will be backing itself to win at home and perform better. With the likes of Luciano Pons, Torres, and Valencia in the starting lineup, Medellin is likely to stay as favorite for winning.

Andrés Mosquera; Jordy Monroy, Víctor Moreno, Andrés Cadavid, Yulián Gómez; Daniel Torres, Andrés Ricaurte, Emerson Batalla, Miguel Monsalve, Ever Valencia; Luciano Pons.

Going in the matchup, Magallanes will be looking to carry the advantage forward. With both sides under pressure, Magallanes is likely to play with an unchanged lineup. As Magallanes didn’t play in last round’s Chilean Primera matchday, Magallanes will be well rested and comfortable. Gaston Rodriguez will be in the spotlight for scoring in the match against Medellin, However, the pressure is likely to get the best of the two teams. With 9 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Magallanes averages over 1.9 goals per game. Magallanes might keep an unchanged lineup and play with an effective attack.

Gastón Rodríguez; Marcelo Filla, Christian Vilches, Fernando Piñero, Felipe Espinoza; Tomás Aránguiz, César Cortés, Carlos Villanueva; Thomas Jones, Felipe Flores, Julián Alfaro.

Till the very last minute of play, the first leg was intense and really exhilarating. Medellin is consistent at home and has only lost one of the last four games played at the Atanasio. Both clubs enter their domestic championships under identical conditions. However, the home support is likely to unleash the best potential of Medellin. If Medellin ensures defensive play, the final scoreline is expected to be 1-0.

• Independiente to Win for 1.72
• Goals Under 2.5 for 1.65
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.69