Union Magdalena vs Envigado FC Prediction: Can Envigado Put in Extra Effort and Win the Away Fixture?

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombian Primera A, Matchday 3, Union Magdalena will play Envigado at the Estadio Sierra Nevada in Colombia. Envigado has registered two in two draws, whereas Union Magdalena has registered a win and a defeat so far in the contest. As the Colombian fixtures have kicked on and there’s a long way to the end, teams will be looking to maximize at the very start. Union Magdalena lost to Cali (4-0), whereas Envigado leveled the scoreline against La Equidad (1-1). Now with Union Magdalena playing at home, it will be hoping to cover the goal difference and win by a substantial lead. The last time these two sides played in August 2022, and Union Magdalena won a sitter (1-2). 

Going in the matchup, Union Magdalena is carrying a very inconsistent form from the previous season. However, in the 2023 matchup Union Magdalena can maximize its efforts and recover from the previous blow against America de Cali (4-0). In the last game, Gianfranco Baier and Jean Colorado were able to respond to pressure and deliver reasonable individual performances. In the last 6 games played against Envigado, Union has scored 8 goals at an average of 1.33 goals per game. Hence, the upcoming fixture is likely to see Union score a goal or two. If we talk about Union’s overall goal scoring and conceding stats, it has conceded 19 goals at an average of 1.9 goals per game, whereas the scoring rate is just 0.70 goals. Hence, Union will look to improve its overall gameplay and minimize the conceding rate.

From the last five games played, Envigado has registered three draws, which needs to be improved as the tournament goes on. In the last game against La Equidad, Envigado secured a draw, with Diego Moreno scoring in the first 10 minutes of play. Moreover, the red card suspension of Diego Betancourth is a setback, as he will miss out the upcoming fixture. Envigado will back Moreno, Zapata, and Jaramillo to keep delivering the individual performances. Envgiado also has a goal scoring average of 1.33 goals against Union, which is why the upcoming contest is likely to a nail-biting one. However, Envigado’s goals conceded average is just 0.9 in the last 10 games, which is certainly much better than the home side.

Drawing down the conclusions from the goals conceding and scoring averages, Envigado is evidently doing better with a scoring average of 1 goal per game and a conceding average of just 0.9. Home support is likely to favor the home side, however, I feel Envigado is likely to defend and win the game simultaneously. The possibility of a match ending in a draw is also considered, as Union can score an equalizer and look to draw the game. Moreover, the game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, as Envigado’s last two games recorded a total of under 2.5.

• Double Chance - Draw or Envigado FC for 1.66
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.51
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.66