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Medellín vs Once Caldas Prediction – Primera División
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Here you find the best prediction for Medellin vs Once Caldas in the first division, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and main statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Medellin vs Once Caldas.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Medellin vs Once Caldas
The best prediction for Medellin vs Once Caldas in the Primera Division is that both teams will score. The duel between Independiente Medellin and Once Caldas is expected to be fiercely contested, with both teams having clear objectives and arriving in good form. While the hosts aim to maintain their position and strongly contend for top spots, the visitors are competitive away from home and are likely to adopt an offensive approach. Given the context, the expectation is for both sides to find the net in this encounter.
The best prediction for Medellin vs Once Caldas
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
Match preview: Medellin vs Once Caldas
Medellin and Once Caldas will face off at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in the 15th round of the Primera Division. Historical encounters at this venue demonstrate a balance, with 4 draws and 1 win for each side in their last 6 matches. However, in their most recent clash at this stadium, on 17‑03-2024, Once Caldas emerged victorious with a scoreline of (1‑2). The goalscorers included Jhon Alex Palacios (13′) for Medellin and Dayro Moreno (90′) and Billy Arce (48′) for Once Caldas. It is essential to consider the home and away performance, as both teams exhibit significantly different results depending on where they play.
Team analysis: Medellin
After securing 6 wins, 6 draws, and 1 loss, the home team sits in 5th place with a total of 24 points. In their last outing, they triumphed against Santa Fe with a score of (1‑2), following a previous defeat away against Junior FC (1‑0). The team is particularly influenced by their home advantage; they have shown strength at home, recording 9 wins, 5 draws, and just 1 loss, scoring 23 goals and conceding only 4. In contrast, their away results have been more modest with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, having scored 13 goals while conceding 16. In this competition, Medellin has accrued 12 points from the last 18 available, having achieved 3 wins and 3 draws in their last 6 home fixtures.
In this competition, they remain unbeaten in their last 6 home matches.
The recent victory away to Santa Fe highlights Independiente Medellin’s ambition this season in the Apertura. The team aims to progress to the quadrangular stage with high morale, and they will be keen to maintain performance levels during this crucial phase of the competition. This home fixture against Once Caldas presents a significant opportunity for them to continue advancing up the table.
Team analysis: Once Caldas
With 7 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, the visiting team currently occupies 10th position, boasting 20 points. In their last match, they secured a 3‑0 victory against La Equidad at home, following a goalless draw with Boyacá Chicó in the preceding fixture. Once Caldas has also shown a dependence on home support; their away record over the last 30 games stands at 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, during which they scored 10 goals and conceded 19. Conversely, at home, they have achieved 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, scoring 22 and conceding 9. In this championship, Once Caldas has gained 5 points out of a possible 18, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 6 away games. Typically, the most frequent halftime result in their away matches has been 1‑0 (4 in 6 games). Their attacking line has been consistent, finding the back of the net in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition. In 14 games this season, they conceded the first goal 7 times but managed to come back only twice. In their last 20 away matches across all competitions, they scored 7 of their 16 goals in the final stages of the match (76’–90′).
On their end, Once Caldas understands the importance of maintaining focus. The team is still reliant on points to secure their position in the quadrangular, thus they should strive for consistency as they approach the final stretch of the first phase. With impressive away statistics so far, they are well-equipped to tackle the challenging fixture against Independiente Medellin, who come into this match off a significant win over Santa Fe.
The best prediction for Medellin vs Once Caldas
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
