Fortaleza vs Atlético Nacional Prediction: Can Atlético Nacional enter top 3 in this round?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Clausura, Fortaleza will face Atlético Nacional at Stadium Municipal de Cota in Cota.

Fortaleza come into this game after a 2-1 loss against Millonarios. Fortaleza, who had started well, scored in the 22nd minute through Córdoba S., with Parra Osorio A. assisting. Millonarios and Fortaleza were level at half time in terms of possession, Millonarios with 46% and Fortaleza with 54%. Fortaleza were more active in attack with 8 goal attempts, of which 3 were on target, and 5 shots on target, while Millonarios were more efficient (1 of their 5 goal attempts, 3 shots on target). The match turned in the second half. Fortaleza went down to 10 men in the 54th minute, when Diaz Y. was sent off, and Millonarios dug in to impose their attacking pressure. Cordoba Mosquera J. E. equalized for Millonarios in the 68th, with a assist from Ruiz D. Millonarios took advantage of their numerical advantage, and kept pressing, and turned the game around in the 87th minute again by Cordoba Mosquera J. E. (83', assists: Llinas A). But Millonarios took over in the second half, holding 58 percent possession, creating 8 attempts on goal, 4 of which were on target. In the second half Fortaleza had 42% possession, but had 2 goal attempts and no shots on target. Overall in total Millonarios had 52% possession, 16 attempts on goal and 7 shots on target, while Fortaleza had 48% possession, 7 attempts on goal, and 3 shots on target. With this result, Fortaleza is in 8th place in the table with 21 points. In the last 5 league games the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 19 goals scored and 16 goals conceded. 

Nacional comes into this game after a 2-1 win against Envigado. After 11 minutes Morelos turned Atlético Nacional forward and it was he who opened the scoring with a fine goal after Guzmán's move. However, Envigado didn't give up and after several tries they leveled near halftime, the 43rd minute, when García's own goal leveled the game. The first half belonged to Nacional as they dominated with 64% of possession and 36% for the visiting Envigado, who were unable to break down Nacional on the counter. Envigado had only one clear chance and Atlético Nacional had six shots on target. Atlético Nacional pressed again in the second half and in the 52nd for 2-1 Morelos took advantage of an assist from Guzmán. Envigado were able to react and a goal in the 58th minute was disallowed for offside, which prevented them from turning the score around. The home team were always in control in the match which went on with 58% of possession. Envigado, though, relied on quick plays and didn’t cash in on their chances. Envigado did not score enough shots on target, with 10 off target and 3 blocked, while Nacional had 17 shots, 9 on target. Overall, Atlético Nacional had the better of the game control and chances for with 58 percent possession and 17 attempts on goal, as opposed to Envigado's 42 percent possession and 10 shots. There were 19 in total fouls in the game which meant it was a physically contested game. In the end though, the final pressure was not enough for Envigado to draw level and Atlético Nacional won 2-1. With this result, Atlético Nacional is in 4th place in the table with 26 points. In the last 5 league games the team has recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with a record of 23 goals scored and 16 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Atlético Nacional has won 3 and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in 2 of those matches.

Atlético Nacional are not expected to lose.