Match Summary
Independiente Medellin defeated Bucaramanga 4:0. The match was played in Primera A 2019. Goals were scored by G. Cano 3′, G. Cano 42′, A. Ricaurte 48′, G. Cano 73′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Independiente Medellin had 49% possession while Bucaramanga held 51%. Independiente Medellin had 16 shots (7 on target) compared to 6 (1 on target) for Bucaramanga. Independiente Medellin made 3 substitutions, Bucaramanga made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Independiente Medellin and Bucaramanga — 4 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Echavarría
assist: G. Cano
Match Statistics
Independiente Medellin had 49% possession against Bucaramanga's 51%. Independiente Medellin registered 16 shots (7 on target) while Bucaramanga managed 6 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 1–5. Fouls committed: 18–12.
Lineups
Independiente Medellin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Calle, while Bucaramanga deployed a 4-2-3-1 under C. Giraldo.
Defensive Solidity
Independiente Medellin deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Bucaramanga'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 Bucaramanga'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 Bucaramanga 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. Bucaramanga show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Independiente Medellin and Bucaramanga have met 2 times — Independiente Medellin won 1, Bucaramanga won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (3 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026