Atletico Bucaramanga vs Union Magdalena Prediction: Both Teams Struggling to Find Consistency in the Competition

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 18, Atletico Bucaramanga will be up against Union Magdalena at the Departmental Alfonso Lopez Stadium in Bucaramanga. Going in the matchup, the two teams are struggling and stand almost at the bottom of the points table. Union Magdalena stands 18th with 3 wins and 17 points, and Atletico Bucaramanga stands 19th with 2 wins and 14 points only. With still a couple of matches to play, both sides will be looking to secure three win points from each outing and improve their standings. The two sides last played in August 2022, and Bucaramanga won 1-0. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Atletico Bucaramanga - Coming off Back to Back Draws (DDLLL)

Bucaramanga managed a goalless draw against Chico FC (0-0) and Alianza Petrolera (1-1) previously. With two draws and three wins in the last five matches played, Atletico Bucaramanga will be looking to improve and convert half-chances into winning ones. With 13 consecutive matches without a win, Atletico Bucaramanga will be looking to end their winless run in the match against Union. The upcoming home matchup will also be pivotal, as the home side hasn’t produced a win in the last 6 home matches. Talking about the scoring, Bucaramanga has scored just two goals in the last five matches, averaging 0.40 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Atletico Bucaramanga

Cristopher Varela; Francisco Meza, Nicolas Marotta, David Gomez; Jork Becerra, Victor Mejia, Diego Chavez; Hadier Borja, Gustavo Torres, Javier Reina, Gonzalo Lencina.

Union Magdalena - Won the Last Outing Against Pasto at Home in Categoria A (LWLDL)

Though Union is coming off a close contest against Tigres FC (1-0) in the Colombia Cup, it managed to clinch an iconic win against Pasto in the last Categoria A outing. With 3 defeats, 1 draw, and a win in the last five matches played, Union will be looking to take the momentum from the last home match and build on it. With Yamil Romero and Isaac Camargo striking in the previous outing, Union will be looking for continued positive gameplay from them as well. With 4 goals scored in the last five matches played, Union averages 0.80 goals per game. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Union Magdalena

Ramiro Sánchez; José Mercado, Jermein Peña, Nicolás Gil, Brayan Correa; Alexander Mejía, Fabián Cantillo, Gianfranco Baier, Yamil Romero, Joel Contreras; Isaac Camargo.

Expert Betting Tips

The home conditions aren’t likely to support Bucaramanga as they are going through a very tough phase. With team combination not clicking and having the support from the entire management, the upcoming home match won’t make a difference. Hence, I am expecting Union to carry on with the momentum and attack against Bucaramanga. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals. Considering the match form of the two teams, the final result in likely to be either a win for Union or a draw, with both sides scoring a goal each. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Union Magdalena for 1.80
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.90
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.67