Independiente Medellin
- Medellin’s manager Sebastián Botero is the latest caretaker manager to lead them into an Antioquia derby against 13th-placed Rionegro Aguilas Doradas with some momentum.
- The Red Rays, who sit 10th in Primera A 2026 with 26 points from 18 games, have won 3 consecutive games following back-to-back home wins over Boyaca Chico (2-0) and Fortaleza FC (1-0).
- Independiente Medellin have won 4, drawn 2, and lost 3 of their 9 home games in Primera A 2026, averaging 1.56 goals per game.
- Francisco Chaverra has been the driving force behind Medellin with 3 in 17 Primera A appearances, but they have had a big boost recently with Francisco Fydriszewski’s goal power.
- The striker has scored 2 of Medellin's 6 goals in their last 5 matches.
Rionegro Aguilas Doradas
- Rionegro Aguilas Doradas have won only 2 of their 8 away games in Primera A 2026, scoring 6 goals on their travels.
- Joaquin Varela has been in good form recently with 2 goals in 5 games, but the main man for Aguilas Doradas is Jorge Rivaldo with 10 goals in 18 league games.
Head-to-Head
Both teams have won 1 and drawn 3 of their last 5 head-to-head matches in all competitions.
Key Players
- Joaquin Varela has been in good form recently with 2 goals in 5 games, but the main man for Aguilas Doradas is Jorge Rivaldo with 10 goals in 18 league games.
- Francisco Chaverra has been the driving force behind Medellin with 3 in 17 Primera A appearances, but they have had a big boost recently with Francisco Fydriszewski’s goal power.
Prediction
Both teams have enough attacking players to make a goal at each end likely on Sunday, but Medellin’s home advantage and momentum should ensure they will get the win.
