Atletico Nacional vs Deportivo Pereira Prediction: Nail Bitting Final is Expected

In the upcoming fixture Final leg 2 of Superliga Colombiana, Atletico Nacional will take on Deportivo Pereira at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. With Colombia Categoria A fixtures aligned, teams are having a quite busy season this month. Going in the matchup, Atletico Nacional leads the overall scoreline (1-0). However, Atletico Nacional will be well-aware that this scoreline won’t be enough for winning the second leg and the final ultimately. Deportivo Pereira will be in the hunt for scoring early in the game, as this will release some pressure at the very start of play. However, we are excited to see whether Nacional will be crowned champions of Superliga for the third time or not. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming leg 2 and its possible outcomes.

Going in the matchup, Atletico Nacional is coming off a draw against Deportivo Cali (1-1), in which Dorlan Pabon scored the only goal for Nacional. Moreover, Yerson Candelo was also penalized on red card in the 57th minute of play. Going in the upcoming final contest, Jefferson Duque and Dorlan Pabon will look to play aggressively, taking the attack to the visitors. Atletico Nacional also has the head-to-head advantage against Pereira, as they have won 5 matches from the last 11 played between them. With a goal scoring average of 1.63 goals per game against Deporitvo Pereira, Nacional is likely to have odds in its favor for the final leg in Estadio Atanasio Girardot.

Kevin Mier; Andrés Felipe Román, Cristian Zapata, Cristian Devenish, Danovis Banguero; Tomas Angel, Nelson Palacio, Jhon Elmer Solís; Dorlan Pabón, Oscar Perea, Jefferson Duque.

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pereira is coming off a defeat against Chico FC (3-1), which has added problems to Deporitvo Pereira’s team dugout. Deportivo Pereira is also likely to have fans visiting in the upcoming match against Nacional. With the game in Nacional’s favor, Deportivo can expect peculiar and confident game play from their side. Johan Bocanegra will be in the spotlight for Deportivo Pereira for the big day game against Nacional. Against Nacional, Deportivo Pereira averages about 0.83 goals per game, which might not be ideal for securing a comprehensive win.

Aldair Quintana; Diego Armando Hernández Quiñones, Geisson Perea, Carlos Andrés Ramírez, Juan Pablo Zuluaga; Jhonny Vásquez, Kevin Palacios, Maicol Medina; Johan Bocanegra, Arley Rodríguez, Ángelo

While Nacional has the advantage, this match will undoubtedly be fiercely contested. The paisas have a long history of dominance while acting as locals. The trio of Dorlan Pabón, Jefferson Duque, and Danovis Banguero has the know-how to prevail. I will back the home side to score 2 or more goals and the final scoreline to be 2-0 or 2-1 if Nacional gives a loose pass to Deportivo Pereira’s attackers. 

• Atletico Nacional to Win for 1.65
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.05
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95