Real Cartagena and Unión Magdalena face each other in an official match of the 2026 Categoría Primera B season. The game takes place at Estadio Olímpico Jaime Morón León on Saturday, 09/05/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Real Cartagena vs Unión Magdalena, 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 Real Cartagena vs Unión Magdalena

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Double Chance: Real Cartagena or Draw

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👉 Our prediction is: Real Cartagena to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Real Cartagena to win outright, which is our betting tip.

Real Cartagena's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Unión Magdalena's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Real Cartagena and Unión Magdalena both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

Real Cartagena preview

Real Cartagena comes into the match having played 17 games in the Categoría Primera B so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.76 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses.

Real Cartagena's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the Categoría Primera B, averaging 1.47 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.47.

The offence system of Real Cartagena is led by Fredy Montero as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jarlan Barrera, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 15 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.

Unión Magdalena preview

On the other hand, Unión Magdalena comes into the match having played 17 games in the Categoría Primera B so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.12 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.

Unión Magdalena's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Categoría Primera B, averaging 1.76 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.76.

The offence system of Unión Magdalena is led by Andrés Lorenzo Carreño Zambrano as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, John Anderson Lerma Longa, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.94 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 0.94.

Head to head: Real Cartagena vs Unión Magdalena

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Real Cartagena

Colombia - Categoria Primera B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L L W

1.4

Home W L W W D

2

Away D L D D D

0.8

Away Team

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Unión Magdalena

Colombia - Categoria Primera B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W L W

2

Home W L W W W

2.4

Away D W W L W

2

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Published on 6 May 2026, at 21:01 Last updated on 6 May 2026, at 21:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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