Prediction Rionegro Águilas vs Unión Magdalena season – Betting Tips for Liga BetPlay on 16/04/2025

Match Overview

On April 16, 2025, the stage is set for an electrifying clash in Rionegro as Rionegro Águilas faces Unión Magdalena in the 14th round of Liga BetPlay's Apertura. Playing at the Estadio Alberto Grisales, which holds a capacity of 14,000, both teams will look to garner vital points in their quest to rise in the league standings. With only two matches separating them and the mid-table, every point matters.

Current Form

Rionegro Águilas enters this match with a mixed record in their last five outings, having drawn on three occasions and secured just a single win. They sit at the 18th position in the group, with only one victory, six draws, and five losses, amassing a total of nine points with seven goals scored and eleven conceded. Their most recent encounter against Deportivo Cali resulted in a frustrating 0-0 draw, highlighting their struggles to convert chances into goals.

Contrastingly, Unión Magdalena has had an even tougher time, finding themselves at the bottom of the table in 20th place. The team has not seen a victory all season, with six draws and seven losses. In their last match, they also settled for a draw against Deportivo Pereira, tying the game 2-2. While they have scored nine goals so far, they have also conceded a staggering eighteen, indicating their defensive vulnerabilities.

Head-to-Head History

The recent history between these two teams shows Rionegro Águilas coming out on top in their last encounter, winning 2-1 during their clash at Unión Magdalena back in September. This victory could instill confidence in the home side as they prepare to defend their turf.

Tactical Insights

Rionegro Águilas has seen mixed results at home, scoring three goals while conceding five in their home matches. Their average of 11.17 shots per game and a 40% rate of both teams scoring illustrates their offensive capabilities. Meanwhile, Unión's goal-scoring average reads at 9 goals in total, with a 57.14% rate of games where both teams found the net at home.

Given Unión Magdalena's struggles on defence, and Rionegro's willingness to attack in front of their supporters, we expect this match to potentially witness goals from both sides.

Betting Tips

Considering the odds currently favouring Rionegro Águilas with a winning probability of 58.82%, the safest betting suggestion would indeed be to back Rionegro Águilas for the win at odds of 1.70. Additionally, considering both teams' vulnerability at the back, placing a bet on "Both Teams to Score" could be another interesting option to consider.