Independiente Medellín and Fortaleza FC will meet for matchday 16 of the first division at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium at 20:30 (Argentina time).
Current Form: Independiente Medellín vs. Fortaleza FC
Both teams come into this match with high spirits, having secured victories in their previous outings and looking to extend their winning streak.
Independiente Medellín’s Recent Performance in the League
Independiente Medellín achieved a commanding 5-1 win against Once Caldas. They have recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last four league matches, allowing 10 goals while netting 14.
Fortaleza FC’s Recent Performance in the League
Fortaleza FC arrives full of confidence after a tight 1-0 victory over Boyacá Chicó. They have secured 2 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 1 loss in their last four encounters, scoring 6 goals and conceding 4.
In their last five meetings, each team has claimed 1 victory, while 3 matches ended in a draw. The most recent encounter in this league season occurred on April 27, in which they ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Independiente Medellín currently sits in fourth place with 27 points (8 Wins – 3 Draws – 3 Losses), whereas Fortaleza FC is just above them in third with 28 points (7 Wins – 7 Draws – 1 Loss).
The next round promises to be an exciting challenge for Independiente Medellín as they prepare to face their arch-rivals, At. Nacional, on October 26 at 19:15 (Argentina time) in the renowned clasico paisa.
Referee Edwin Trujillo Castro will officiate the match.
Upcoming Matches for Independiente Medellín in the First Division
Matchday 14: vs Santa Fe on October 20 – 22:10 (Argentina time)
Matchday 17: vs At. Nacional on October 26 – 19:15 (Argentina time)
Matchday 18: vs Bucaramanga on October 29 – 20:10 (Argentina time)
Matchday 19: vs Pereira on November 1 – 20:10 (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs América de Cali – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Matches for Fortaleza FC in the First Division
Matchday 17: vs Pasto on October 24 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 18: vs La Equidad on October 29 – 18:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 19: vs Junior on November 2 – 21:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs U. Magdalena – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Times for Independiente Medellín and Fortaleza FC by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:30 hours
Colombia and Peru: 18:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 17:30 hours
Venezuela: 19:30 hours