Match Summary
Independiente Medellin and Union Magdalena drew 1:1. The match was played in Primera A 2019. Goals were scored by G. Cano 17′ (pen.), R. Márquez 39′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Independiente Medellin had 64% possession while Union Magdalena held 36%. Independiente Medellin had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for Union Magdalena. Independiente Medellin made 3 substitutions, Union Magdalena made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Independiente Medellin and Union Magdalena — 2 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: L. Arias
Match Statistics
Independiente Medellin had 64% possession against Union Magdalena's 36%. Independiente Medellin registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Union Magdalena managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 22–23.
Lineups
Independiente Medellin lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under O. Zambrano, while Union Magdalena deployed a 4-2-3-1 under H. Rivera.
Defensive Solidity
Independiente Medellin deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Union Magdalena's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Independiente Medellin field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Union Magdalena's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Independiente Medellin start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Union Magdalena averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Independiente Medellin have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Union Magdalena show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
Independiente Medellin
Union Magdalena
Head to Head
Independiente Medellin and Union Magdalena have met 2 times — Independiente Medellin won 1, Union Magdalena won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Independiente Medellin leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–2 in 2025.
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Independiente Medellin
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Drawn
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Union Magdalena
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026