Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios Prediction: Expecting a Nail Biting Encounter

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Independiente Medellin will be up against Millonarios at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Colombia. With both prolific sides sharing the Group A cluster along with America de Cali and Boyaca Chico FC, we have some sensational matchups to witness. The last time these two sides played against each other in April this year, Millonarios won (2-1). However, Medellin has defeated Millonarios twice in the last three matches played between the two. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Independiente Medellin - Coming off a Clean Sheet Win Against Union Magdalena (WWDLW)

Going in the quadrangular stage, Independiente Medellin will be boosted with confidence, as it is coming off a clean sheet win against Union Magdalena (4-0), in which Loaiza, Cambindo, and Luciano Pons scored goals. With two consecutive wins at home in the last two fixtures, Medellin will be hoping to make it three in three wins. Moreover, what gives Medellin an extra advantage is that they played four of the last five matches at home. Hence, the home support is likely to have them going all-out attack against Millonarios. Talking about the scoring, Independiente Medellin has scored 12 goals in the last five matches played across all competitions, averaging 2.40 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Medellin has conceded 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. Hence, the striking average and in-form attackers are likely to get Medellin over line against Millonarios.

Expected Opening Lineup for Independiente Medellin

Luis Vásquez; Daniel Londoño, Víctor Moreno, Andrés Cadavid, Yulián Gómez; Daniel Torres, David Loaiza, Edwuin Cetré, Andrés Ricaurte, Andrés Ibargüen; Luciano Pons.

Club Millonarios - Coming off a Draw Against La Equidad (DDWWD)

Going in the matchup, Millonarios is coming off a goalless draw against La Equidad, which was expected to be an easy win for the home side. With 2 wins and 3 draws in the last five matches played, Millonarios will be looking forward to continuing its unbeaten run forward. In the last away outing in Categoria A, Millonarios secured a draw against Chico FC (1-1). About the scoring, Millonarios has scored only 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Millonarios has only allowed 3 goals in the last five matches, averaging 0.60 goals. Hence, its quite clear that the visitors are likely to demonstrate a rigid defense and make Independiente work hard for scoring.

Expected Opening Lineup for Millonarios

Álvaro Montero; Elvis Perlaza, Andrés Llinás, Juan Pablo Vargas, Jorge Arias; Daniel Giraldo, Larry Vásquez, Daniel Cataño, David Mackalister Silva, Beckham Castro; Leonardo Castro.

Expert Betting Tips

Considering the recent match-winning form of Independiente Medellin at home, the upcoming matchup will have the hosts starting as favorite. On the other hand, Millonarios has a solid defense and hasn’t allowed frequent goal-scoring in the last five matches played. Hence, I am expecting a draw, with both teams managing to score at least a goal. The match total is likely to remain under 2.5 goals, and the final scoreline to be 1-1. 

• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.00
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.90
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.71