Juan Camilo Vergara
It’s time for the final round of the regular season in the Colombian League, and on Wednesday, May 17th, we have an important match between Independiente Medellin vs Union Magdalena. This is a decisive game for the home team.
Independiente Medellin is currently in eighth place with 26 points. If they win this game, they will secure a spot in the semi-finals. Union Magdalena, on the other hand, is in 17th place with 19 points and has already been eliminated.
Here’s everything you need to know about this crucial Independiente Medellin vs Union Magdalena match, brought to you by JefeBet—the perfect place to stay up-to-date with odds and information about the Colombian League.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Independiente Medellin vs Union Magdalena Colombian Primera A Matchday 20 Game on May 17, 2023
- Where: Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Medellín, Colombia
- When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Independiente Medellín (-250) / Tie (+350) / Unión Magdalena (+800)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-120) / Under (-120)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-137)
All odds are courtesy of Codere.
Betting on Independiente Medellin
Independiente Medellín beat Deportivo Pasto 1-0 in a dramatic match that was decided with a penalty goal scored by Edwuin Cetré in the 98th minute. This was an essential victory against a direct rival like Deportivo Pasto.
Now, el poderoso de la montaña (the powerful team from the mountains) depends on themselves to secure a spot in the semi-finals, and the best part is that they will be playing at home against one of the worst teams in the tournament, Unión Magdalena. It would be a total disaster if they fail to qualify.
Playing at home, Independiente Medellín has won four games, tied three, and lost two, scoring 13 goals and conceding eight.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Luis Vásquez; Jonathan Marulanda, Víctor Moreno, Andrés Cadavid, Daniel Londoño; Andrés Ibargüen, Jaime Alvarado, Déinner Quiñónes, Andrés Ricaurte, Edwuin Cetré; Luciano Pons.
Betting on Union Magdalena
Unión Magdalena recently tied 1-1 at home against Deportes Tolima in matchday 19. Isaac Camargo scored the goal for the samarios.
Unfortunately, el ciclón bananero is already eliminated from the possibility of advancing to the semifinals, but they still need to keep adding points. They are one of the main candidates to be relegated if things do not improve.
When playing away from home, Unión Magdalena has not won a game, tying four times and losing five. They have scored three goals and conceded 14.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Ramiro Sánchez; José Mercado, Jermein Peña, Nicolás Gil, Brayan Correa; Alexander Mejía, Fabián Cantillo, Gianfranco Baier, Yamil Romero, Joel Contreras; Isaac Camargo.
JefeBet Prediction
Independiente Medellín has not lost to Unión Magdalena in the last four matches between them, and at JefeBet, we believe that this streak will stretch to five games with a victory in this Wednesday’s Medellin vs Union Magdalena game.
Prediction: Moneyline of Independiente Medellín (MED 2-0 UNI)
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