Bucaramanga vs Independiente Medellin: prediction and stats
Primera AClausura - 9Kick-off on September 6, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Américo Montanini, Bucaramanga
The Footlab model makes Bucaramanga the favourite at 48%, against 28% for a draw and 24% for Independiente Medellin. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Bucaramanga vs Independiente Medellin?
A very open match: only 81 Elo points separate Bucaramanga (1,740) and Independiente Medellin (1,821).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bucaramanga have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Independiente Medellin have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Deportes Tolima(away) | 0-0 | Primera A |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Alianza Valledupar(away) | 3-2 | Primera A |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Cucuta(home) | 1-1 | Primera A |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Llaneros(home) | 1-1 | Primera A |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Millonarios(away) | 1-0 | Primera A |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Cucuta(home) | 0-1 | Primera A |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Deportes Tolima(away) | 3-2 | Primera A |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Deportivo Cali(home) | 1-0 | Primera A |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Vasco DA Gama(away) | 0-1 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Deportivo Pasto(home) | 3-2 | Primera A |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Bucaramanga win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Independiente Medellin win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Independiente Medellin 1-2 Bucaramanga | Primera A |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Independiente Medellin 3-1 Bucaramanga | Friendlies Clubs |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Independiente Medellin 3-0 Bucaramanga | Primera A |
| May 10, 2025 | Bucaramanga 2-0 Independiente Medellin | Primera A |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Bucaramanga 2-3 Independiente Medellin | Primera A |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Independiente Medellin 1-0 Bucaramanga | Primera A |
Last archived meeting: Independiente Medellin vs Bucaramanga on Mar 1, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Bucaramanga score 1.5 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Independiente Medellin score 1.3 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 1.5 | 1.4 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Independiente Medellin | 1.3 | 1.1 | 4 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Bucaramanga sit 13th in Primera A (23 points from 19 matches) and Independiente Medellin sit 11th (26 points from 19 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Independiente Medellin | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | Bucaramanga | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 | Independiente Medellin | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
| 11 | Independiente Medellin | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 24 | 26 |
| 13 | Bucaramanga | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 20 | 23 |
| 13 | Bucaramanga | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 20 | 23 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Bucaramanga vs Independiente Medellin?
- The Footlab model makes Bucaramanga the favourite at 48%, against 28% for a draw and 24% for Independiente Medellin.
- Where and when is Bucaramanga vs Independiente Medellin played?
- Bucaramanga vs Independiente Medellin is played on September 6, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Américo Montanini, in the Primera A.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 43% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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