Ind. Medellin vs Atl. Nacional Prediction: Who will end this round in 2nd place?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria Primera A, Ind. Medellin will face Atl. Nacional at Stadium Atanasio Girardot in Medellin. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Jaguares Cordoba. The visitors also come from a win (2-0) against Pereira.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Ind. Medellin team comes to this game after a draw (1-1) against Jaguares Cordoba. The Jaguares Cordoba team started the match very well, scoring in the 14th minute through Arboleda. After the goal, the Ind. Medellin team took over the game, looking for a draw. Despite creating numerous opportunities, the team was unable to reach a draw. The 2nd half was a one-way game, with the Ind. Medellin team had much more possession of the ball and the Jaguares Cordoba team managed just 1 shot in the entire 2nd half. The Ind. Medellin team would equalize in the 74th minute. The Jaguares Cordoba team would be reduced to 10 players at 83', however, the Ind. Medellin team would not be able to score the winning goal. With this result, the Ind. Medellin team fell to 3rd place, gaining 16 points. In-home games, they are one of the strongest teams, being invincible so far, with 3 wins and 2 draws. In the last 5 league games the team also recorded 3 wins and 2 draws, having scored 8 goals and conceded 5.

The Atl. Nacional team comes into this game after a victory (2-0) against Deportivo Pereira. The Atl. Nacional team started the match very well, scoring in the 13th minute. After the goal, the team lowered its block a little but still allowed few opportunities to its opponents. At the beginning of the 2nd half, the Deportivo Pereira team had a penalty, which they were unable to convert. The game would be open and well-played, with opportunities for both teams. It would be the Atl. Nacional team would manage to score and make it 2-0, which would guarantee more peace of mind. Despite the opportunities created, the Deportivo Pereira team would not be able to score and the game would end 2-0. With this result, the Atl. Nacional rose to 2nd place, gaining 17 points. The team thus has 1 point less than the 1st placed team and 1 point more than the Ind. Medellin team. Despite the good classification, the team has had difficulties in away games, coming from 2 consecutive defeats. In the last 5 league games the team has recorded 3 wins and 2 losses, having scored 5 goals and conceded 3.

In the last 5 games between these two teams, Ind. Medellin has won 1, Atl. Nacional has won 2, and they have drawn another 2. Goals were scored in 4 of those games, with both teams scoring in all 4 of those matches.

Ind. Medellin enters this game as a favorite, due to playing at home, and it is expected that at least they get a draw. Goals are expected from both teams.