Laura Rozo
Independiente Medellín vs America de Cali will be one of the most interesting matches of the fifth matchday in the Categoria Primera A.
While home team is feeling under pressure because it has yet to win a match, America de Cali has picked up the pace required to get its fans excited. The Colombian Categoria Primera A is moving forward at a steady pace and its matches are getting better and better.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we present you our analysis, predictions and other information on the match between these two clubs of the BetPlay Dimayor League, Independiente Medellin vs America de Cali, a must-see game on February 18.
We invite you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this preview.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Independiente Medellin vs America de Cali Categoria Primera A Matchday 5 Game on February 18, 2023
- Where: Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Medellín, Colombia
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023, 04:10 PM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGM: Medellín (+135) / Tie (+220) / América (+180)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Medellin (AH -0.25, -103) / America (AH +0.25, -117)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGM: Over (+110) / Under (-155)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-115) / No (-120)
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Betting on Independiente Medellín
The Poderoso de la Montaña will arrive to this Independiente Medellin vs America de Cali match after several surprises and not a very outstanding performance this year. The Medellín team is in mid-standings position and it is going through a rough moment, as its previous season’s performance weights heavily on its shoulders. Indeed, the team was runner-up in 2022.
In the league match against Envigado, Independiente Medellín lost 2-1 and revealed all its defensive shortcomings. This is a situation the team hopes to be able to change alongside David González and his approach for this new matchday.
For the Independiente Medellin vs America de Cali clash, the Rojo Paisa team of Medellin is expected to show that its squad can make it through this new tournament.
Possible lineup (4-5-1): Andrés Mosquera; Jonathan Marulanda, Jhon Palacios, Andrés Cadavid, Yulián Gómez; Andrés Ricaurte, Daniel Torres, Edwuin Cetré, Felipe Pardo, Andrés Ibargüen; Luciano Pons.
Bettng on América de Cali
In the last matchday of Colombian soccer against La Equidad, the América team drew 1-1 with a goal by Carlos Darwin Quintero at the end of the first half of the match. Despite the result, the Diablos Rojos were superior, and the goal against that evened the match was scored by Diego Novoa.
América de Cali is in fourth place in the Colombian standings. The team has seven points, and it has gone undefeated for three matchdays in a row. For this new Independiente Medellin vs America de Cali clash, the Escarlatas hope to win away, supported by its striker who has not gone unnoticed so far.
Possible lineup (3-4-3): Diego Novoa; Kevin Andrade, John García, Brayan Córdoba; Esneyder Mena, Franco Leys, Luis Alejandro Paz, Andrés Sarmiento; Iago Falqué, Facundo Suárez, Darwin Quintero.
JefeBet Prediction
In this new Independiente Medellin vs America de Cali duel, we believe that the teams will end up sharing the points.
After David Gonzalez’s team difficult start in 2023, and its relentless pursuit of victory, it is likely that the coach would put all its assets on the field to go out for the three points. However, the América team is on the rise and it will not retreat at the Atanasio. Moreover, the Cali team has Darwin Quintero in its squad, which is an important player.
Prediction: 1-1 draw.
