Laura Rozo
The Colombian Primera A kicks off Group B of the quadrangular with a clash between Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios. It’s been a challenging and thrilling road for Independiente Medellin to make it here, and it will be playing at home in the first match against one of its hardest opponents, Millonarios. The visitors have been one of the top-performing teams so far, and are leading the group, looking to grab all three points.
This exciting Colombian Primera A clash will take place in the city of eternal spring. Without further ado, at JefeBet, we’ve got all the insights, predictions, and other crucial information for the game between these two teams, Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios.
All odds in this preview are courtesy of Codere.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios Colombian Primera A Quadrangular Game on May 20, 2023
- Where: Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Medellín, Colombia
- When: Saturday, May 20, 2023, 09:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Independiente Medellin (+140) / Tie (+215) / Millonarios (+215)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+140) / Under (-167)
- Both teams score: Yes (-118) / No (-112)
All odds for this Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios are courtesy of Codere
Betting on Independiente Medellin
Independiente Medellin has had a challenging season with its squad divided by its involvement in the Copa Libertadores, which made it a struggle to qualify for the playoffs. The evidence for this is that the team managed to get this far without its manager David Gonzalez, who left the club a few matchdays ago. Nevertheless, the team led by Daniel Torres and Luciano Pons made it to the second phase of the Colombian Primera A.
With 29 points from its eight victories and five draws, Independiente Medellin finished in seventh place in the regular season. For now, the interim coach is Sebastián Botero, a longtime employee of the club and former player who has been coaching the lower divisions for some years.
In the match played against Unión Magdalena last Wednesday, the DIM achieved an impressive 4-0 victory to boost its fans’ morale. Speaking of numbers, in the Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios match, the Antioquia-based team has clinched six victories and three draws in the last fourteen games.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Luis Vásquez; Daniel Londoño, Víctor Moreno, Andrés Cadavid, Yulián Gómez; Daniel Torres, David Loaiza, Edwuin Cetré, Andrés Ricaurte, Andrés Ibargüen; Luciano Pons.
Betting on Millonarios F.C.
Millonarios is clearly a favorite to clinch the title in the Colombian Primera A Apertura Tournament. Under the guidance of Alberto Gamero, the team will play as visitors in this Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios match after finishing second in the successful round-robin stage.
Throughout the season, players like David Silva, Daniel Cataño, and Leonardo Castro have made this team shine, and they’ve dazzled in the Copa Sudamericana as well. However, the team’s recent goalless draw against La Equidad halted its leadership in the standings.
Nevertheless, Millonarios is on an unbeaten streak of six straight games, and has the second-highest number of goals scored so far in the tournament: 30 goals in 20 matches. Actually, the team hopes to increase this record with a victory in the Colombian Primera A Apertura. Remember, the team is playing on the road in this Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios match.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Álvaro Montero; Elvis Perlaza, Andrés Llinás, Juan Pablo Vargas, Jorge Arias; Daniel Giraldo, Larry Vásquez, Daniel Cataño, David Mackalister Silva, Beckham Castro; Leonardo Castro.
JefeBet Prediction
Millonarios is definitely the team with the highest expectations in this group, considered the favorite to be a finalist, and with an enviable season. Alberto Gamero will most likely use all his weapons to start the tournament with an advantage from day one. The white and blue team hasn’t lost in this stadium since March 2022, and it won’t make it easy for Botero’s team.
On the other hand, the home team arrives feeling motivated after its brilliant performance in the previous stage. With an experienced squad, Independiente Medellin will try to secure the points in front of its fans. However, based on their records in the group stage, we at JefeBet believe that the Independiente Medellin vs Millonarios match will end in a draw.
Prediction: Tie (DIM 1-1 MIL).
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