Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo | Prediction | Categoria Primera A | 23/08
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
Independiente Medellín and Cúcuta Deportivo face each other in an official match of the 2026 Categoria Primera A season. The game takes place at Estadio Atanasio Girardot on Sunday, 23/08/2026, at 02:15 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for El Equipo del Pueblo S.A. vs Cúcuta Deportivo Fútbol Club S.A., based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
Independiente Medellín Win
Market: Independiente Medellín Win · @ 1.44
Confidence
55%
Last updated: 18-08-2026
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Our prediction is: Both teams don't score
It's hard to overlook the part that defence will play in this match. The capable defending of both sides will be tough for opposing offences, which is why it could be a low-scoring affair.
That overwhelming defence is also a great reason to go 'no' on the Both teams to score market.
Poderoso de la Montaña preview
Independiente Medellín comes into the match having played 22 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.59 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses.
Independiente Medellín's attack has scored 51 goals during this period. Out of this total, 33 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.34.
The offence system of Independiente Medellín is led by John Edwin Montaño Preciado as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.27 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.26.
- 18/10/2026Independiente MedellínOnce CaldasL0218/10/2026Categoria Primera AIndependiente Medellín
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Once Caldas0 - 2L - 15/10/2026Atlético NacionalIndependiente MedellínL3215/10/2026Copa ColombiaAtlético Nacional
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Independiente Medellín3 - 2L - 12/10/2026América de CaliIndependiente MedellínW1212/10/2026Categoria Primera AAmérica de Cali
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Independiente Medellín1 - 2W - 06/10/2026Independiente MedellínSanta FeL0106/10/2026Categoria Primera AIndependiente Medellín
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Santa Fe0 - 1L - 30/09/2026Independiente MedellínMillonariosD2230/09/2026Categoria Primera AIndependiente Medellín
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Millonarios2 - 2D
Los Motilones preview
On the other hand, Cúcuta Deportivo comes into the match having played 23 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.78 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses.
Cúcuta Deportivo's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
The offence system of Cúcuta Deportivo is led by Jaime Andrés Peralta González as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Leider Sebastián Berdugo Ruiz, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 44 goals with an average of 1.91 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 47 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.74.
- 24/10/2026América de CaliCúcuta DeportivoL3124/10/2026Categoria Primera AAmérica de Cali
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Cúcuta Deportivo3 - 1L - 20/10/2026Cúcuta DeportivoAtlético NacionalW1020/10/2026Categoria Primera ACúcuta Deportivo
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Atlético Nacional1 - 0W - 11/10/2026Boyacá ChicóCúcuta DeportivoW0111/10/2026Categoria Primera ABoyacá Chicó
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Cúcuta Deportivo0 - 1W - 04/10/2026Cúcuta DeportivoDeportivo PereiraW4004/10/2026Categoria Primera ACúcuta Deportivo
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Deportivo Pereira4 - 0W - 26/09/2026Cúcuta DeportivoLlanerosW2126/09/2026Categoria Primera ACúcuta Deportivo
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Llaneros2 - 1W
Head to head: Independiente Medellín vs Cúcuta Deportivo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Independiente Medellín
Home
Cúcuta Deportivo
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.590.78
- 45%Wins13%
- 50%First to Score30%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.501.09
- Conceded/game1.271.91
- xG1.491.12
- xGA1.151.73
Trends
- 68%Both Score65%
- 27%Clean Sheet13%
- 9%Failed to Score26%
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