Atletico Nacional SA vs Independiente Medellin Prediction: Clash of Titans in Colombia Categoria A

Without any doubt the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, is among the top rivalries in the ongoing contest. In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Clausura Matchday 18, Atletico Nacional will take on Independiente Medellin at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Colombia. Going in the game, Atletico Nacional stands 6th with 6 wins and 24 points from 15 games played. On the other hand, Independiente Medellin stands a spot above Nacional, 5th, with 7 wins and 25 points in 14 games played. Though Atletico Nacional leads the head to head win count by 10 wins, but the last time these two sides played against each other Medellin won (4-3).

Atletico Nacional was progressing significantly but the drawn games against Santa Fe (1-1) and America de Cali (0-0) has slightly affected Nacional’s progress. With a decent goal scoring average of 1.5 goals per game, Nacional will look to continue its unbeaten run at home. Moreover, Atletico Nacional has match winners in the side who can really charge and take the attack to Medellin. 

• Andres Andrade
• Dorlan Pabon
• Felipe Roman

Going in the game, Independiente Medellin is coming off five consecutive wins, which features their recent win over Alianza Petrolera (3-1). In the last game, Felipe Pardo, Andres Cadavid, and Diber Cambindo were simply on song as they managed to outclass the opposition. Independiente Medellin also carries a goal scoring average of 1.5 goals per game, which is quite interesting as it has been converting those short starts into comprehensive wins. 

• Andres Cadavid
• Diber Cambindo
• Luciano Pons

Going in the game, both sides look in complete control of their lineups which is an interesting stat while predicting the final outcome. I will bet on a draw, with both sides scoring a goal each and the score line to be 1-1.

• Final Result - Draw for 3.42
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.7
• Correct Score 1-1 for 6.5