Independiente Medellin vs Bucaramanga Prediction: Can Bucaramanga maintain their winning streak?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, Independiente Medellin will face Bucaramanga at Stadium Atanasio Girardot in Medellin. The home side head here after a draw (2-2) against Jaguares Cordoba. The visitors arrive here after a win (2-1), against Deportivo Cali.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Independiente Medellin (WDLLW)

The Independiente Medellín team comes into this game after a 2-2 draw against Jaguares Cordoba. It was a match with two distinct halves and was full of drama. The first half would be dominated by the Medellín team, however, the best opportunities would come from the Jaguares Cordoba team, as can be seen in the xG. And it would be the Jaguares Cordoba team that scored the first goal, at 27'. Despite the opportunities, neither team would be able to score in the first half. The second half would be completely dominated by the Medellín team. Still, again, it would be the Jaguares Cordoba team that reached the second goal, in the 70th minute. But the Medellín team still had something to say. Soon after, at 71', the Medellin team reduced it to 2-1. The team maintained offensive pressure and received a penalty in the 79th minute, but it was wasted. But the game was not over yet, and at 90+5', the team would reach a draw. With this result, the Independiente Medellín team is in 12th place in the table, with 19 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats, having scored 15 goals and conceded 27.

Bucaramanga (WWWWW)

The Bucaramanga team comes into this game after a 2-1 win against Deportivo Cali. It was a game with few scoring opportunities, in which the defensive predominance of both teams prevailed. In the 1st half, the Bucaramanga team had a slight dominance, however, taking little risks. Still, eventually, the team would reach 1-0 at 41'. In the 2nd half, the Deportivo Cali team would enter a little looser in search of a draw. Still, the team was unable to dismantle the Bucaramanga team's defensive organization. The Bucaramanga team managed to extend their lead in the 78th minute with the only scoring opportunity in the 2nd half. The Deportivo Cali team would still be able to reduce the score at 90+8', but without the opportunity to reach a draw. With this result, the Bucaramanga still finds itself in 1st place in the table, with 32 points, 3 more than the 2nd place. In the last 5 league games the team has recorded 5 wins, having scored 19 goals and conceded 6. The team keeps their record of the best defense of the competitions, with an impressive record.

Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Independiente Medellin has won 5, and Bucaramanga has won 1. Goals were scored in all of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in 3 of those matches.

Bucaramanga, despite playing away, are favorites to this game or at least expected to get a draw.