PREVIEW: Millonarios Faces Jaguares in Copa Colombia Rematch

MONTERÍA, Colombia (Interstat) — Millonarios looks to extend its recent dominance over Jaguares de Córdoba when the two Colombian clubs meet Saturday, May 23, 2026, in a Copa Colombia matchup at Estadio de Fútbol Jaraguay de Montería.

The visiting Millonarios enter with a 66.5 percent probability of winning, according to Interstat’s ELO system, and have the advantage of a 3-1 victory over Jaguares just one week earlier.

That May 16 result at home was Millonarios’ most recent competitive match and also the most recent for Jaguares, who lost despite scoring first. The head-to-head history gives Millonarios momentum, but Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw for Saturday’s contest, suggesting a tighter affair on neutral terms.

Jaguares will try to capitalize on home field at the 12,000-seat venue in northern Colombia. The club has struggled recently against Millonarios, and its defense must contain a visiting attack that produced three goals in the previous meeting.

The Copa Colombia tournament serves as a domestic cup competition, and both teams remain in the hunt for silverware. For Millonarios, a win would solidify its status as a favorite in the bracket. For Jaguares, a victory would provide redemption after the recent defeat and a boost in its cup run.

Jaguares de Córdoba enters with the core of its squad intact, though the team has been inconsistent. Manager decisions on the starting XI could focus on tightening the back line after allowing three goals last week.

Millonarios, traditionally one of Colombia’s powerhouse clubs, travels with confidence. Its attack clicked in the previous match, and the team’s ELO probability indicates a statistical edge. However, road matches in Montería have historically been unpredictable, and Jaguares has shown resilience at home.

Saturday’s game kicks off at a time to be determined by league officials. Weather in Montería, located in the Caribbean region, is expected to be warm and humid, potentially affecting player endurance.

The latest edition of this rivalry offers a quick turnaround for both sides. Millonarios seeks a second consecutive win; Jaguares seeks revenge and a chance to advance in the Copa Colombia.