Categoria Primera A
Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 02:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo Prediction & Stats - Categoria Primera A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo carries real history into this round of the Categoria Primera A.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Estadio Atanasio Girardot, 02:15 (UK time).
Read the Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Independiente Medellín the side to beat, with roughly 66% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Categoria Primera A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Independiente Medellín Preview
Independiente Medellín reach this fixture 22 match into their Categoria Primera A. Here is where El Equipo del Pueblo S.A. stand:
In this competition
10 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost
1.59 points per game
33 scored, at 1.5 a game
28 conceded, at 1.27 a game
El Equipo del Pueblo S.A., season-wide
14 won, 9 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: John Edwin Montaño Preciado, 4 goals
Most assists: Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo, 3 assists
Recent results — Independiente Medellín
04/08/2026 19:15
01/08/2026 19:10
29/07/2026 18:00
25/07/2026 17:05
22/07/2026 18:00
Cúcuta Deportivo: how they are travelling
Cúcuta Deportivo come in 23 matches into their Categoria Primera A.
Here is what Cúcuta Deportivo Fútbol Club S.A. have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 9 drawn, 11 lost
0.78 points per game
25 scored, at 1.09 a game
44 conceded, at 1.91 a game
Cúcuta Deportivo Fútbol Club S.A., season-wide
3 won, 9 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jaime Andrés Peralta González, 6 goals
Most assists: Leider Sebastián Berdugo Ruiz, 6 assists
Recent results — Cúcuta Deportivo Fútbol Club S.A.
19/08/2026 19:00
08/08/2026 17:20
03/08/2026 21:00
26/07/2026 21:15
02/06/2026 17:00
The head-to-head favours Independiente Medellín
Recent meetings have tended to go Independiente Medellín's way against Cúcuta Deportivo.
From 11 match(es):
Independiente Medellín: 8 win(s)
Cúcuta Deportivo: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo prediction.
Form comparison Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Independiente Medellín
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
W
|
1.59 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 2.83 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.58 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.75 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 0.98 | 1.35 |
Away Team
Cúcuta Deportivo
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
L
|
0.78 |
| Home |
L
D
D
W
W
|
1.3 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 30% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.7 | 3.23 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.3 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 1.91 | 1.4 | 2.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 70% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 20% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 10% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.01 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.63 | 1.81 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo
Match: Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo
Competition: Categoria Primera A
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 02:15 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Atanasio Girardot
More Categoria Primera A predictions
Explore the rest of our Categoria Primera A predictions and keep up with the analysis round by round.
Stats
The statistics for Poderoso de la Montaña vs Los Motilones that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.89
League: 2.54
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
54%
League: 46%
Cards
5.96
League: 5.77
Corners
9.1
League: 8.94
Home Team
Independiente Medellín
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
W
|
1.59 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 2.83 | 2.7 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.58 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.75 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 0.98 | 1.35 |
Away Team
Cúcuta Deportivo
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
D
L
|
0.78 |
| Home |
L
D
D
W
W
|
1.3 |
| Away |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 30% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.7 | 3.23 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.3 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 1.91 | 1.4 | 2.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 70% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 20% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 10% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.01 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.63 | 1.81 |
Corners
9.5 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Independiente Medellín received +2% more corners than Cúcuta Deportivo in the Categoria Primera A
9.35 / Match
Deportes Tolima
(2)
Deportivo Cali
(3)
Deportivo Pasto
(4)
Rionegro Águilas
(10)
Fortaleza CEIF
(6)
Boyacá Chicó
(3)
Alianza Petrolera
(4)(3)
La Equidad
(2)
Fortaleza CEIF
(1)
Atlético Bucaramanga
(10)
Once Caldas
(4)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(1)
Junior
(6)
Santa Fe
Cards
3.09 / Match
+8% Cards / Match
Independiente Medellín received +8% more cards than Cúcuta Deportivo in the Categoria Primera A
2.87 / Match
Deportes Tolima
(2)
Deportivo Cali
(3)
Deportivo Pasto
(3)
Rionegro Águilas
(3)
Fortaleza CEIF
(1)
Boyacá Chicó
(3)
Alianza Petrolera
(4)(3)
La Equidad
(3)
Fortaleza CEIF
(4)
Atlético Bucaramanga
(1)
Once Caldas
(1)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(1)
Junior
(0)
Santa Fe
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+38%
Independiente Medellín is +38% better in terms of goals scored
1.09 / Match
Deportes Tolima
(3)
Deportivo Cali
(1)
Deportivo Pasto
(3)
Rionegro Águilas
(1)
Fortaleza CEIF
(1)
Boyacá Chicó
(2)
Alianza Petrolera
(1)(1)
La Equidad
(0)
Fortaleza CEIF
(1)
Atlético Bucaramanga
(1)
Once Caldas
(0)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(1)
Junior
(0)
Santa Fe
Goals Conceded
1.27 / Match
+34%
Cúcuta Deportivo condeded +34% more goals than Independiente Medellín
1.91 / Match
Deportes Tolima
(2)
Deportivo Cali
(0)
Deportivo Pasto
(2)
Rionegro Águilas
(2)
Fortaleza CEIF
(0)
Boyacá Chicó
(0)
Alianza Petrolera
(0)(1)
La Equidad
(2)
Fortaleza CEIF
(1)
Atlético Bucaramanga
(5)
Once Caldas
(2)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(1)
Junior
(5)
Santa Fe
Categoria Primera A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Atlético Nacional
|
27 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 52 | 22 | 30 | 58 | 2.15 |
| 2 |
América de Cali
|
25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 46 | 1.84 |
| 3 |
Deportes Tolima
|
27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 46 | 1.7 |
| 4 |
Junior
|
27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 39 | 31 | 8 | 44 | 1.63 |
| 5 |
Santa Fe
|
26 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 39 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Once Caldas
|
25 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 41 | 30 | 11 | 39 | 1.56 |
| 7 |
Independiente Medellín
|
22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 28 | 5 | 35 | 1.59 |
| 8 |
Deportivo Pasto
|
25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 32 | 37 | -5 | 34 | 1.36 |
| 9 |
Deportivo Cali
|
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Rionegro Águilas
|
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Millonarios
|
22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 32 | 1.45 |
| 12 |
La Equidad
|
25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 31 | 40 | -9 | 32 | 1.28 |
| 13 |
Atlético Bucaramanga
|
23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 32 | 24 | 8 | 31 | 1.35 |
| 14 |
Llaneros
|
23 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 1.3 |
| 15 |
Fortaleza CEIF
|
23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 31 | -5 | 27 | 1.17 |
| 16 |
Jaguares de Córdoba
|
23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 40 | -19 | 19 | 0.83 |
| 17 |
Alianza Petrolera
|
22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 33 | -16 | 18 | 0.82 |
| 18 |
Cúcuta Deportivo
|
23 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 25 | 44 | -19 | 18 | 0.78 |
| 19 |
Boyacá Chicó
|
21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 41 | -26 | 17 | 0.81 |
| 20 |
Deportivo Pereira
|
21 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 33 | -18 | 11 | 0.52 |
Odds
Wilson took his first steps into the iGaming industry in 2019. He started by crafting online casino reviews for affiliate sites targeting North American audiences. Since then he has created content iGaming content that has appeared on several blogs. Wilson's interests extend beyond iGaming. He has ventured into other sectors, writing articles on cryptocurrency, technology, and sports. Notably, he has developed a strong fascination with the sporting industry, particularly football (soccer), which now occupies a significant portion of his content creation. Wilson's true talent lies in making complex concepts understandable. He combines his deep knowledge of the Sports and iGaming industries with a knack for clear explanations. This winning combination results in informative and accessible content.
