Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Independiente Medellín in 12th and Once Caldas in 13th place.
Independiente Medellín have less rest than Once Caldas in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Primera A game only four days ago. Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Independiente Medellín form and stats
Overall stats at home this season for Independiente Medellín are 2-4-0 (wins-draw-losses).In their previous game, the manager O. Zambrano led his Independiente Medellín to a defeat in the Primera A match away at Millonarios. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here . A 2-2 draw away before that, with Cucuta Deportivo the opponent.
The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Independiente Medellín handle that role? We have found four games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The win/draw/lost stats in these games are W3-D1-L0.
The Independiente Medellín fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 10 goals in 6 matches. On the other hand, Independiente Medellín have conceded 6 goals.
Once Caldas form and stats
Once Caldas's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Once Caldas collect 12 points from their 6 away matches. 2 victories and 6 draws have created these points (and only 2 defeats).The supporters enjoyed Once Caldas's previous game versus Rionegro Aguilas, a Primera A 2-0 win played at home. Prior to that result Once Caldas won their away game at Santa Fe. The scoreline was 2-0.
Once Caldas are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 6 wins, 10 draws and 9 defeats. From a total of 25 matches. A quick return to home after this game, as Once Caldas are hosting Envigado in the Primera A only four days away.
Once Caldas find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 6 goals from 6 away fixtures. 6 goals have been conceded by Once Caldas in these games.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Independiente Medellín won 4 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Once Caldas has 3 wins.Top Goalscorers
  G. Cano 11 goals |   D. Rodríguez 3 goals / 1 assists |  E. Perlaza 2 goals / 2 assists |
Independiente Medellín missing players
Once Caldas missing players
| Independiente Medellín | Once Caldas | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | Played | 6 | 12 |
| 18 | 10 | Scored | 6 | 12 |
| 19 | 6 | Conceded | 6 | 11 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 83% | 92% |
| 83% | 83% | Over 1.5 | 67% | 58% |
| 58% | 33% | Over 2.5 | 33% | 33% |
| 42% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 17% | 8% |
| 25% | 17% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 75% | 83% | Both teams to score | 50% | 42% |
| 17% | 17% | Clean Sheet | 33% | 33% |
| 8% | 0% | Failed To Score | 33% | 33% |
- Independiente Medellín hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Independiente Medellín has scored in all of their 6 home matches.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Junior | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24 |
| 2 | Deportes Tolima | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 23 |
| 3 | América de Cali | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 23 |
| 4 | Millonarios | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 21 |
| 5 | Cúcuta Deportivo | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| 6 | Patriotas Boyacá | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 20 |
| 7 | Deportivo Cali | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 | Alianza Petrolera | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 9 | Atlético Nacional | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 15 |
| 10 | Deportivo Pasto | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| 11 | Envigado | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| 12 | Independiente Medellín | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 14 |
| 13 | Once Caldas | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 14 |
| 14 | Unión Magdalena | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -6 | 13 |
| 15 | Atlético Bucaramanga | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 12 |
| 16 | La Equidad | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -3 | 11 |
| 17 | Jaguares de Córdoba | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -9 | 9 |
| 18 | Atlético Huila | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -11 | 8 |
| 19 | Santa Fe | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| 20 | Rionegro Águilas | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -9 | 7 |
