Independiente Medellin 0-2 Once Caldas: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Medellín have home advantage, but enter this match with a far shorter turnaround after their cup assignment. Once Caldas travel with Cardona back in the group and with Colorado and Nieto strengthening the centre of the side. The contest should begin with Medellín taking territory, before Once Caldas look to make Barrios and Zapata decisive on the break. The result is likely to hinge on home energy levels and the visitors’ ability to survive the opening press without conceding cheap wide deliveries.

Head-to-head analysis

The last meeting finished level, and the recent series contains results in both directions. Medellín have nevertheless recorded several strong wins over Once Caldas across the last two seasons, including at the Atanasio Girardot.

Injuries and absences

Medellín’s supplied squad list shows no confirmed absences, but third-party reporting lists Jeison Medina and Juan Quintero as injury concerns. If either is unavailable, Medellín lose attacking rotation and must lean more heavily on Montaño and their wide runners.

Form (last 5)

Independiente Medellin vs Once Caldas stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-03Once Caldas 1-1 Independiente Medellin
• 2025-10-13Once Caldas 1-5 Independiente Medellin
• 2025-04-20Independiente Medellin 2-0 Once Caldas
• 2024-09-28Once Caldas 0-2 Independiente Medellin
• 2024-03-17Independiente Medellin 1-2 Once Caldas
• 2023-10-01Once Caldas 2-2 Independiente Medellin

Other Primera A matches

• Chico – Atletico Nacional
• Millonarios – Jaguares
• Águilas Doradas – Deportes Tolima
• Bucaramanga – America de Cali
• Llaneros – Santa Fe
• Deportivo Cali – Junior
• Deportivo Pasto – Alianza Valledupar
• Deportivo Pereira – Chico