Independiente Medellin vs Once Caldas Prediction: Can Medellin Win Big and Improve its Goal Difference?

In the upcoming rescheduled fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 15, Independiente Medellin will face Once Caldas at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Colombia. According to the current table standings, Independiente Medellin is ranked 11th with 6 wins and 22 points, whereas Once Caldas is ranked 20th with just 3 wins and 15 points. The two teams last played against each other in July 2022, resulting in a draw (1-1). Although Once Caldas has won two of the last four matches played between the two, the upcoming matchup is likely to favor Medellin. Read on to find out more about the contest and the expected opening lineups of the two competing teams.

Independiente Medellin - Coming off a defeat against Deportivo Pereira (LWLWL)

Going in the matchup, Independiente Medellin is coming off a defeat against Deportivo Pereira (3-1), in which Edwin Cetre scored the opening goal on penalty. However, Medellin failed to capitalize on the lead and conceded three goals in the second half. With the likes of Cetre, Quinonez, Pons, and Cadavid in the lineup, Medellin will be hoping for a reasonable comeback in the league. In the last five matches, Medellin has secured 2 wins and 3 defeats. Talking about scoring, Medellin has scored 10 goals in the last five matches, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Medellin has conceded 12 goals, averaging 2.40 goals per game. Hence, Medellin should certainly work on improving their defense in the last few matches of the Apertura season.

Expected Opening Lineup for Independiente Medellin

Luis Vasquez; Jordy Monroy, Victor Moreno, Andres Cadavid, Daniel Londoño; Felipe Pardo, Daniel Torres, Jaime Alvarado, Miguel Monsalve; Luciano Pons, Diber Cambindo.

Once Caldas - Coming off a Decent Win Against Junior FC (WLDLL)

Going into the matchup, Once Caldas is coming off a fantastic win against Junior FC (2-0) in their last home match. Dayro Moreno and Fainer Torjiano Cano scored goals against Junior, upsetting the visitors' winning momentum. Cardona, Garcia, and Cano were spot-on with their robust gameplay and are likely to contribute in the upcoming matchups as well. Once Caldas has managed to win just 1 of the last 5 matches played in Categoria. Talking about match form in away matches, Once Caldas is coming off two consecutive defeats in away matches. Hence, Once Caldas is likely to struggle against Medellin tomorrow. Talking about scoring, Once Caldas has scored 5 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.00 goal per game. Apart from the decent-looking scoring average, Once Caldas has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Once Caldas

Éder Chaux; Marlon Piedrahita, Fáiner Torijano, Andrés Correa, Alejandro Artunduaga; Luis Pérez, Dannovi Quiñonez, Jhon Araujo, Sherman Cárdenas, David Lemos; Dayro Moreno.

Expert Betting Tips

Comparing the two teams on paper and statistically, Medellin holds a decent record and strength. With quality strikers in the lineup and winning momentum at home, Medellin will fancy its chances of winning the matchup against Once Caldas by a significant goal difference. Medellin has allowed at least a goal inthe last five matches played, hence, I believe both sides are likely to score. The final scoreline is predicted to be 2-1 at the end of play.

• Independiente Medellin to Win for 1.70
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.13
• Correct Score 2-1 for 6.5