Colo-Colo vs. Atletico Bucaramanga: Copa Libertadores Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

On Friday, Atletico Bucaramanga will play Colo-Colo at the Monumental David Arellano in the Copa Libertadores. Both teams are fighting for a spot in Group E's top two.

Meanwhile, the guests are in third position, two points behind Fortaleza for second place, while the hosts have already been eliminated from the competition due to their poor performance.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Colo Colo won the Chilean Primera Division for the 34th time in 2024, but they have not been able to repeat their success at the start of the term.

They are now 11th in the league with a record of 4 wins, two draws, and three losses. They have several games in hand over most of their opponents but have not been able to repeat their success at the start of the term.

Colo Colo is in last place in the Copa Libertadores, four points behind third-place Atletico Bucaramanga.

Their record includes two consecutive 4-0 losses to Racing Club and Fortaleza, a third 3-0 loss after the first match against Fortaleza was abandoned due to major incidents, and two draws, 3-3 with Atletico Bucaramanga and 1-1 with Racing Club.

The hosts, who are still on a losing streak, are heavy underdogs in this matchup. Atletico Bucaramanga, in third position, has accumulated six points after five group-stage matches, just two points behind Fortaleza. They need Racing Club to lose for Fortaleza to finish second or for Fortaleza to draw and gain three points to overcome a seven-goal difference.

Leonel Alvarez's squad is riding high on confidence after a three-win and one-draw in their past four games and is looking to secure a crucial victory.

Colo-Colo x Atletico Bucaramanga Team News

Colo Colo will be without Erick Weinberg (knee) and Emiliano Amor (muscle) for the foreseeable future due to ongoing injury problems. Veteran Arturo Vidal is also out with a suspension. Victor Felipe Mendez could start in the middle of the field, with Javier Correa at the head of the queue and Francisco Marchant and Lucas Cepeda out wide.

Fernando de Paul started in goal for a 4-1 league win, so Mauricio Isla, Alan Saldivia, Sebastian Vegas, and Daniel Gutierrez could all get more playing time.

Atletico Bucaramanga will not return to action until next month due to concerns over injuries. Frank Castaneda, Fabian Sambueza, and Kevin Londono could form an offensive foursome with Luciano Pons. 

The Leopards should continue with a familiar backline and midfield, with Edwin Castro, Cristian Zapata, Jefferson Mena, Fredy Hinestroza, Aldair Quintana, and Diego Chavez all expected to start.

Our Predictions

Atletico Bucaramanga to win @ 2.60 on Sky247.ng

Colo Colo have gone unbeaten in their past seven home games, but with their elimination already decided, the hosts have nothing to play for, and the visitors will be fighting for a spot in Group E's top two.

Given Atletico Bucaramanga's strong run compared to the hosts, who are winless in this tournament, the added incentive and improved performances of late will help lead them to victory.

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