The kick off for the match between Unión Magdalena and Real Cartagena will take place at 22:00 (UK time) - Tuesday, 05/12 - at the Estadio Sierra Nevada. This clash of the 2026 Categoría Primera B looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Unión Magdalena vs Real Cartagena. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Unión Magdalena vs Real Cartagena

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

APWin Prediction

Unión Magdalena Win

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

👉 Our prediction is: Unión Magdalena to win

Based on our evaluations, Unión Magdalena vs Real Cartagena is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Unión Magdalena the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Unión Magdalena to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Unión Magdalena win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

Unión Magdalena Preview

Unión Magdalena has played 18 matches in the Categoría Primera B so far, with 11 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. This results in an average of 2 points per match.

In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. Unión Magdalena's attack has scored 31 goals, 31 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.72 goals per league match and 1.72 goals per match across the entire season.

Andrés Lorenzo Carreño Zambrano is the team’s top scorer with 5 goals, while John Anderson Lerma Longa leads the team in assists with 3. Defensively, Unión Magdalena has conceded 18 goals in the league (an average of 1) and 18 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1 over 18 matches).

Real Cartagena preview

In 18 Categoría Primera B matches, Real Cartagena has recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.83 points per game.

In the 2026 season, the team has 9 wins in 18 matches. The team has scored 27 goals, 27 of them in the Categoría Primera B (an average of 1.5 goals per match), with Fredy Montero being the team's top scorer with 7 goals and Jarlan Barrera providing 2 assists.

Defensively, Real Cartagena has conceded 16 goals in the league and 16 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 0.89 goals conceded per match.

Head to head: Unión Magdalena vs Real Cartagena

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

Home Team

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Unión Magdalena

Colombia - Categoria Primera B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D W L

1.4

Home W L W W W

2.4

Away L D W W L

1.4

Away Team

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Real Cartagena

Colombia - Categoria Primera B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D L L

1.4

Home W W L W W

2.4

Away D L D D D

0.8

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Published on 10 May 2026, at 14:00 Last updated on 10 May 2026, at 14:00
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.