Betting tip and prediction for this match between Magdalena vs Once Caldas

Check out the best predictions for Magdalena vs Once Caldas. Here you will find an in-depth analysis of the match, alongside betting tips for the first division. Read below for our detailed examination of both teams, including their recent performance and key statistics from their last games to offer the best prediction for this match between Magdalena vs Once Caldas.

Magdalena
04 May 2025 – 23::20
Primera Division 2025 Aperture – Round 17

Prediction for the bet: Magdalena and Once Caldas face off in a match between two teams lacking significant defensive solidity. The average goals conceded by both sides indicate potential for a high-scoring affair. Therefore, the best prediction is for over 2.5 goals.

The best prediction for Magdalena vs Once Caldas

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (prediction for live betting).
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet).
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction).

Match preview: Primera Division

Magdalena and Once Caldas will play at Sierra Nevada Stadium in this 17th round clash of the Primera Division. The head-to-head record over the last three years between the two teams has been notably balanced, with four draws in their last four encounters. Their most recent meeting on 18th September 2023 ended in a 1-1 draw. It’s crucial to pay attention to home and away performances, as both teams have shown markedly different results depending on where they play.

Team analysis: Magdalena

Currently, the home team sits in 20th position with only 8 points from 8 draws and 8 losses. They recently suffered a defeat away from home (2-1) and drew at home against Atletico Bucaramanga (1-1) in their previous match. This team has struggled significantly when playing away, recording just 1 victory, 4 draws, and 10 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, with 10 goals scored and 20 conceded. At home, they have achieved 7 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses, scoring 20 goals and conceding 11. In the championship, Magdalena has managed only 6 points from 24 possible, following 6 draws and 2 losses in their last 8 home games. They are enduring a 16-match winless streak in this competition. The most common scoreline at half-time during their home games has been 0-0 (6 out of 8 games). Defensively, Magdalena has struggled, conceding goals in their last 10 matches, but their attack has been fairly consistent, scoring in 7 of those games. In the 16 matches played in the competition, they have never managed to turn around a scoreline after conceding first in the 9 matches where that occurred. Unión Magdalena is in a challenging phase and remains the only team yet to win in the Colombian Championship, languishing at the bottom of the table. The pressure is mounting, and the psychological impact is affecting their on-field performance. To change this trend, they must present more organised and combative football, maintaining focus and resilience. The challenge is significant as they face a more formidable opponent, but playing at home may provide a much-needed boost. The team needs to demonstrate renewed intensity and courage to secure their first victory.

Team analysis: Once Caldas

The visiting team currently occupies the 8th place with 26 points, having achieved 8 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost away to Independiente Medellin (2-0), but bounced back with a victory in their last match (1-2). Like their opponents, Once Caldas is also influenced by home advantage, performing better in front of their supporters. In their last 30 matches as visitors, they have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, scoring 13 goals and conceding 22. At home, they have performed better with 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, netting 22 goals while conceding just 9. In the championship, Once Caldas has accumulated 8 points from a possible 24, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 8 away games. Their away matches often see specific outcomes, with a 1-0 scoreline at half-time occurring 4 times in 8 games and ending 2-0 on 3 occasions. In the 16 matches of the Primera Division, they have conceded the first goal 9 times but have managed to turn the score around in 3 of those instances. Over their last 20 matches across all competitions, a notable trend is that they have scored 8 out of their 17 goals in the closing stages (76’–90′). Once Caldas finds themselves in a much more favourable position and aims to remain competitive for a spot in the next phase of the competition. Aware of the opponent’s struggles, the visitors see this as a prime opportunity to secure three valuable points and potentially enter the qualification zone. However, maintaining respect for their rivals and keeping concentration will be paramount to avoid any lapse in focus. The team must strike a balance between defence and attack, capitalising on their opponent’s vulnerabilities to impose their match plan. A positive result could further boost their confidence as the championship progresses.

The best prediction for Magdalena vs Once Caldas – Primera Division is over 2.5 goals. This prediction is based on the observed defensive weaknesses of both teams, alongside their propensity to score in recent matches. With both sides needing to secure points, expect an entertaining encounter filled with action.