Atlético Nacional vs Once Caldas Prediction: Who will be able to return to victories?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, Atlético Nacional will face Once Caldas at Stadium Atanasio Girardot in Medellin. The home side head here after a big loss (4-1) against America de Cali. The visitors arrive here also after a loss (1-0) against Aguilas.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Atlético Nacional team comes into this game after a 4-1 loss against America de Cali. Despite Nacional being superior in terms of ball possession, the America de Cali team always created more danger and demonstrated excellent efficiency in front of goal. The Nacional team started strong in the first half, dominating the game with a record of 59% ball possession. However, it would be the America de Cali team that would create the most opportunities (10 vs 5 of Nacional) and score 2 goals, the first at 25' and the second at 45+1', demonstrating their excellent efficiency. In the 2nd half, the imbalance of ball possession would be even greater, with the Atlético Nacional team having an outstanding 67% of the ball possession. Still, it would be America de Cali who reached 3-0, in the 66th minute. The Nacional team would still be able to reduce it to 3-1, at 74', but when trying to reach a draw, they would suffer the final 4-1 at 83'. Atlético Nacional showed serious problems in their defense and in finalizing their scoring opportunities. With this result, the Atlético Nacional team finds itself in 10th place, with 3 points added so far. In the last 2 games, the team recorded 1 defeat and 1 victory, having scored 4 goals and conceded 5.

The Once Caldas team comes into this game after a 1-0 defeat against Aguilas. It was an outstanding match for the fans, with good goal opportunities for both teams, but the Aguilas team dominated in the majority of the game. The Aguilas team started strong and reached the goal in the 22nd minute through Pineda. Despite being the first to score, during the first half, it would be the Once Caldas team that would create the most danger; however, they would fail to finish those scoring chances. In the second half, Aguilas would maintain their dominance, without Once Caldas being able to tie the game and grab at least one point. With this result, the Once Caldas team is in 9th place, with 3 points added so far. In the last 2 games, the team recorded 1 defeat and 1 victory, having scored 2 goals and conceded 2.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Atlético Nacional has won 2, Once Caldas has won 1, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored 4 all of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in 2 of those matches.

It’s hard to predict a favorite in this game, as both teams come from losses. Once Caldas looked like a more solid team, but Atlético Nacional showed that they are able to score. Both teams are expected to score.