Deportivo Independiente Medellín
Football Categoría Primera A Fri 17 Oct 19:00
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Primera A Betting Preview: DIM vs Fortaleza

DIM host Fortaleza in this Colombian Categoría Primera A game, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Friday 17 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Don’t Underestimate Fortaleza

We’re siding with Fortaleza on the Asian Handicap +1 at -118, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against Deportivo Independiente Medellín. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H

DIM triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Once Caldas were beaten 5-1.

Fortaleza claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against Boyacá Chicó.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The outcome was a 0-0 draw when DIM last played Fortaleza, with the former being away from home. A draw has occurred in each of the past 3 H2H games involving these teams.

Categoria Primera A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 DIM logo DIM 19 7 5 7 26 24 2 26:24 26
15 Fortaleza logo Fortaleza 19 5 7 7 22 27 -5 22:27 22
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DIM vs Fortaleza Prediction & Betting Tips

Our DIM vs Fortaleza tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Fortaleza +1 could be the bet to place for this Primera A clash. We can wager them at -118 and feel optimistic that the underdogs will give a good account of themselves and ensure things are competitive.

The Primera A experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key DIM vs Fortaleza league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by DIM in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by DIM in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by DIM in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by DIM in 3 consecutive games against Fortaleza.
Fortaleza +1 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

DIM DIM logo 1 - 1 Fortaleza logo Fortaleza

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +600 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Fortaleza +1 -118
Both Team To Score Yes -100
Total Goals Under 2.5 -118

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DIM vs Fortaleza Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Have DIM as Favourites

The bookmakers have DIM as -175 favourites for this Primera A encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 64% likely to triumph. Fortaleza are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +475.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with DIM available at +120 and Fortaleza at +500. The third option is the draw which is priced at +120.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -138.

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Team Stats
DIM logo DIM League Stats
Fortaleza logo Fortaleza League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
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DIM vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for DIM vs Fortaleza before you bet. Stay updated with confirmed Primera A lineups and the latest injury reports.

Previous DIM Lineups

22 Apr Categoria Primera A
DIM 2-0 Boyacá Chicó
19 Apr Categoria Primera A
Alianza 0-1 DIM
16 Apr Copa Libertadores
Flamengo 4-1 DIM
11 Apr Categoria Primera A
DIM 2-3 Atlético Nacional
08 Apr Copa Libertadores
DIM 1-1 Estudiantes
02 Apr Categoria Primera A
Once Caldas 1-1 DIM

Previous Fortaleza Lineups

22 Apr Categoria Primera A
Fortaleza 1-2 América de Cali
18 Apr Categoria Primera A
Fortaleza 2-0 Águilas Doradas
03 Apr Categoria Primera A
Fortaleza 1-1 Inter Bogotá
30 Mar Categoria Primera A
Millonarios 2-2 Fortaleza
24 Mar Categoria Primera A
Fortaleza 1-2 Deportivo Pasto
19 Mar Categoria Primera A
Tolima 2-0 Fortaleza
Team Squads

DIM Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Alejandro Restrepo

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Francisco Chaverra 13 F 16 1196 15 1 3 3 4 1
Esneyder Mena 26 M 17 1142 13 4 0 1 1 0
Jose Ortiz 24 D 15 1082 10 6 3 0 2 1
Salvador Ichazo 1 G 12 1080 12 3 0 0 2 0
Leyser Chaverra 2 D 14 1069 13 1 2 0 4 0

Fortaleza Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Sebastian Oliveros

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Leonardo Pico 14 M 17 1521 17 0 0 2 4 0
Yesid Diaz 6 M 17 1469 16 1 0 0 4 0
Andres Arroyo 33 M 17 1459 16 1 8 3 2 0
Harold Balanta 18 M 15 1326 15 1 1 0 4 0
Kevin Balanta 17 M 15 1237 14 2 0 1 4 1
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Primera A Apertura Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Atlético Nacional 19 13 1 5 35:15 40
2 Junior 19 11 2 6 31:24 35
3 Deportivo Pasto 19 10 4 5 29:25 34
4 América de Cali 19 10 3 6 25:15 33
5 Once Caldas 19 8 9 2 31:22 33
6 Tolima 19 8 7 4 27:17 31
7 Santa Fe 19 7 8 4 29:22 29
8 Inter Bogotá 19 7 7 5 26:26 28
9 Deportivo Cali 19 7 6 6 20:16 27
10 Millonarios 19 7 5 7 31:23 26
11 DIM 19 7 5 7 26:24 26
12 Águilas Doradas 19 7 5 7 20:25 26
13 Bucaramanga 19 5 8 6 26:20 23
14 Llaneros 19 4 10 5 17:20 22
15 Fortaleza 19 5 7 7 22:27 22
16 Jaguares 19 5 3 11 20:33 18
17 Alianza 19 3 8 8 13:27 17
18 Boyacá Chicó 19 5 2 12 15:32 17
19 Cucuta 19 3 7 9 22:35 16
20 Dep. Pereira 19 1 7 11 15:32 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Atlético Nacional 9 8 1 0 22:3 25
2 Tolima 10 7 2 1 19:7 23
3 Millonarios 10 6 3 1 19:7 21
4 América de Cali 9 6 3 0 15:3 21
5 Once Caldas 10 6 3 1 20:13 21
6 Deportivo Pasto 10 6 2 2 14:8 20
7 Deportivo Cali 10 5 4 1 12:6 19
8 Junior 10 6 1 3 17:14 19
9 Inter Bogotá 9 5 3 1 16:9 18
10 Fortaleza 10 5 3 2 14:10 18
11 Bucaramanga 9 4 4 1 19:6 16
12 Boyacá Chicó 9 5 1 3 13:5 16
13 Jaguares 10 5 1 4 14:12 16
14 Santa Fe 9 4 3 2 17:10 15
15 DIM 10 4 2 4 15:13 14
16 Águilas Doradas 10 4 2 4 12:14 14
17 Cucuta 9 3 3 3 12:13 12
18 Alianza 9 2 5 2 7:9 11
19 Llaneros 9 1 7 1 10:9 10
20 Dep. Pereira 9 1 4 4 9:13 7