Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla Preview & Prediction
The upcoming Primera B fixture between Real Cartagena and Barranquilla promises to be a compelling encounter as the two teams meet once again with contrasting ambitions and recent performances. Currently sitting 13th in the league standings without points but a neutral goal difference, Real Cartagena will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage. Meanwhile, Barranquilla, positioned third with a similar points tally and goal difference, will look to maintain their upward momentum despite recent setbacks. This Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla preview sets the stage for an intriguing battle that could have significant implications in the early season standings.
Under the guidance of coach S. Viera, Real Cartagena have shown moments of resilience and attacking prowess that could prove decisive in this contest. Their recent form includes a commanding 3-0 victory over Barranquilla just days ago, a result that highlights their tactical strengths and ability to exploit weaknesses in their opponents. Viera’s approach seems to emphasize a balanced attack and solid defensive organization, as evidenced by their wins away at Depor FC and a hard-fought draw against Huila. Despite a couple of narrow losses, Real Cartagena’s recent form suggests a team growing in confidence and cohesion, especially when playing at home, which will be a crucial factor in the upcoming match.
Barranquilla, led by Flórez Jiménez, have displayed a mixed form guide with a combination of draws and wins punctuated by a heavy defeat against Real Cartagena. Their away performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with a goalless draw against Huila and a narrow loss to Real Soacha highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities on the road. However, Barranquilla’s ability to secure points against strong opponents and their capacity to maintain possession and control in midfield remain key strengths. The tactical setup under Flórez Jiménez often focuses on maintaining shape and counterattacking opportunities, though their recent inability to score against Real Cartagena raises questions about their attacking sharpness in this fixture.
Looking at the Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla head to head record, the dominance of Real Cartagena is clear. In the last five finished encounters, Real Cartagena has won four times, including two emphatic 3-0 victories and narrow 1-0 triumphs on Barranquilla’s home turf. The only blemish in this recent history was a 2-2 draw, demonstrating that while Barranquilla can challenge, Real Cartagena have consistently found ways to secure results. This historical edge adds a psychological advantage for the home side, reinforcing their confidence ahead of this clash.
Given these factors, the Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla prediction leans strongly towards a home win. Real Cartagena’s recent dominance in head-to-head matches, combined with their improving form under S. Viera and the tactical discipline they have shown, makes them the favorites to continue their winning streak. Barranquilla’s struggles away from home and difficulties in breaking down Real Cartagena’s defense suggest that they may find it tough to avoid defeat this time around. Fans and bettors looking for Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla betting tips would do well to consider the home side’s superior form and psychological edge.
A hot stat to note is that Real Cartagena has kept clean sheets in two of their last three home encounters against Barranquilla, including their most recent 3-0 win, underscoring their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency at home. This Primera B match preview clearly points to a competitive but ultimately favorable outcome for Real Cartagena as they seek to climb the standings.
Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla Prediction
Match: Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla
Kick Off: 07 May 2025, 00:00 UTC
Prediction: Home Win

Real Cartagena
vs

Barranquilla
Kick Off
07 May 2025, 00:00 UTC
Prediction
Home Win
Odds
1.43
Result
3-0

Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla – Primera B Standings
Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
11 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Real Cartagena vs Barranquilla Head-to-Head
Date | League | Match | Score |
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07 May 2025 | Primera B |
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3 – 0 |
29 Mar 2025 | Primera B |
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2 – 2 |
06 Oct 2024 | Primera B |
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3 – 0 |
08 Sep 2024 | Primera B |
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0 – 1 |
02 May 2024 | Primera B |
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0 – 1 |
26 Mar 2024 | Primera B |
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1 – 1 |
08 Sep 2023 | Primera B |
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0 – 0 |
23 Jul 2023 | Primera B |
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1 – 2 |
26 Mar 2023 | Primera B |
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0 – 3 |
03 Feb 2023 | Primera B |
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2 – 2 |