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

1.44

Confidence

55%

Last updated: 18-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

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.

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.

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

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Points & Results

  • 1.59
    PPG
    0.78
  • 45%
    Wins
    13%
  • 50%
    First to Score
    30%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.50
    Scored/game
    1.09
  • 1.27
    Conceded/game
    1.91
  • 1.49
    xG
    1.12
  • 1.15
    xGA
    1.73

Trends

  • 68%
    Both Score
    65%
  • 27%
    Clean Sheet
    13%
  • 9%
    Failed to Score
    26%

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Published: 20 Aug 2026
Updated: 24 Oct 2026