Union Magdalena vs CD Jaguares Prediction: Expect a Low Scoring But Competitive Contest

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Union Magdalena will take on CD Jaguares at the Estadio Sierra Nevada. Going in the matchup, CD Jaguares stands 7th with 2 wins and 8 points from 6 matches played. Union Magdalena on the other hand stands 15th with a win and 6 points from 5 matches played. The twO teams have competed four times since 2019 and Jaguares has won on three occasions. Hence, the upcoming matchup might swing in Jaguares’ favor even before starting. However, I am looking forward to a reasonable comeback from Union Magdalena. 

Union Magdalena - Got Lucky Against Santa Fe (DWWDD)

Going in the matchup against CD Jaguares, Magdalena will be feeling very lucky and confident as Jose Ramiro Sanchez defended the penalty on two occasions against Santa Fe’s Wilson Morelo. With wins over Boca Juniors de Cali in Copa Colombia, Union will look positive in extending its away unbeaten form in Categoria A. Union has scored 5 goals in the last 5 outings, averaging 1 goal per game. Compared to the scoring average, the conceding rate is just 0.20 goals, hence, Union is likely to present a full defensive approach against Jaguares. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Union Magdalena

Carlos Bejarano; Juan Angulo, Juan Vaca, Nicolás Gil, Brayan Correa; Gianfranco Baier, Álex Mejía, Jairo Palomino, Jean Colorado; Isaac Camargo, Joel Contreras.

CD Jaguares - Coming off a Win Over Deportivo Pereira (WWLWD)

Going in the matchup, CD Jaguares is coming off a fine win against Deportivo Pereira (2-0) in which Pablo Rojas and Omar Duarte scored goals. Jaguares also lost Jhon Perez at half time due to the red card suspension and will be also unavailable for tomorrow’s game against Union. Taking momentum forward, CD Jaguares has demonstrated competitive gameplay in the tournament so far and is likely to give the home side a reasonable competition. With three wins and a draw from the last 5 matches played, CD Jaguares is likely to keep the winning momentum alive. Secondly, Jagaures has scored 7 goals at an average of 1.4 goals in the last 5 matches. Hence, we can expect them to keep scoring against the Union.

Expected Opening Lineup for CD Jaguares

Jorge Soto; Carlos Pájaro, Geremias Meléndez, Breiner Paz, Mauricio Castaño; Juan Camilo García, Julián Guevara, Pablo Rojas, Jhonier Viveros, Carlos Copete; Omar Duarte.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, the two teams have shown reasonable intent and positive gameplay in Categoria A and Copa Colombia. Hence, I am backing the two teams to score and the match to end in a draw (1-1). Union is likely to promote itself with a clear defensive approach and Jaguares to play their natural game. Goal scoring will be tough and teams will have to find out the best possible strategy to keep their flags high.

• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.53
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.05