Before the Round – Colombia Primera A Round 13 (26-27/03/2022)

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The Colombia Primera A moves into matchday 13 this weekend with a full slate of fixtures. Millonairos lead the league, but Nacional and Tolima are hot on their trail. At the bottom of the standings Magdalena are in desperate need of all three points to kickstart their relegation fight.

Atlético Bucaramanga - Jaguares

Atletico are coming off of a 3-1 loss to Ind. Santa Fe and go into this weekend in 13th place in the division. Jaguares are 12th in the table. They have blown hot and cold over the course of the last six games, winning just two of the last six.

Jaguares are just five points off of the Primera A’s top four going into the weekend. They claimed a 2-0 win over last-place Unión Magdalena last time out.

Atletico are seeking a win and chance to get back into form. Six points separate Atletico from the top four. Jaguares are on a four-game unbeaten streak versus Atletico. Their last two matches ended in Jaguares wins.

• In their last 11 home games in Primera A, Atlético Bucaramanga have been undefeated on 9 occasions.
• Jaguares have a poor record of 4 consecutive away losses in Primera A.
• In Jaguares's last 3 away matches of Primera A, there have been over 2.5 goals scored.
• Jaguares have been conceding 1.50 goals on average in their games (Primera A).
• Prediction: Atlético Bucaramanga @ 1.70

Envigado FC - Once Caldas

Envigado start the weekend in sixth place and seven points off first-place Millonairos. Once Caldas are in the hunt for the title, as well. They are 5th in the standings and a mere six points off of the league leaders.

Once Caldas failed to win their last two Primera A games, losing to Millonairos and drawing with Deportes Tolima. Both games were six-point title matches.

Envigado are unbeaten in four straight Primera A games. Last time out, they drew 1-1 with La Equidad. Envigado lost their last three matches versus Once Caldas in all competitions. Once Caldas’s last trip to Envigado ended in a 2-1 win.

• In 7 of the most recent matches in Primera A of Envigado FC, both teams scored.
• Once Caldas have won just 4 of their last 25 away matches in Primera A.
• Envigado FC haven't lost in 5 of their last 6 home matches in Primera A.
• Once Caldas have been conceding 0.75 goals on average in their games (Primera A).
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.50

Unión Magdalena - Rionegro Águilas

Unión Magdalena are at the bottom of the table heading into the weekend. They are two points off of 19th-place Deportivo Cali. Rionegro Águilas are 17th and also in a battle for Primera A safety.

Magdalena have taken six points from 36 available this season. Their last six games all ended as losses. They average a mere 0.5 points per game.

Rionegro Águilas have 14 points from 36 points possible in the Primera A. They are –7 in goals this term. Surprisingly, Aguilas Doradas are winless in back-to-back games versus Magdalena suffering one loss and one draw.

• Unión Magdalena are on a losing streak of 6 straight matches in Primera A.
• There have been 4 straight away losses in Primera A for Rionegro Águilas.
• Unión Magdalena are on a poor run of just 1 win in 12 matches (Primera A).
• Rionegro Águilas have won just 1 of their last 6 away matches in Primera A.
• Prediction: Unión Magdalena @ 2.63

Deportivo Pereira - Ind. Medellin

Deportivo Pereira start the weekend in 15th place. Independiente Medellin are 4th and have their sights set on catching up with first-place Millonairos. Despite the difference in the table between these sides, Deportivo Pereira are unbeaten in five of their last six games versus Independiente.

Ind. Medellin are coming off of a 1-0 home win versus the league leaders Millonarios. Four of their last five games in the Primera A ended as wins.

Deportivo Pereira won just one of their last six games in the division. They are coming off of a 1-0 win over Junior Barranquilla. Deportivo Pereira are –2 in goals this season after 12 games.

• In their last 16 home games in Primera A, Deportivo Pereira have recorded 13 undefeated encounters.
• Ind. Medellin have defeated Deportivo Pereira in just 1 of their last 9 league encounters.
• Deportivo Pereira have won only 1 of their last 6 Primera A matches.
• Ind. Medellin have allowed at least one goal against Deportivo Pereira in their 13 most recent away clashes in Primera A.
• Prediction: Ind. Medellin @ 2.25