Atletico Nacional vs FBC Melgar Prediction: Expecting a Very Dry Contest and Atmosphere in the Stadium

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores Matchday 2, Atletico Nacional will take on FBC Melgar at the Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla. Atletico Nacional started its Libertadores campaign with a win against Patronato de Parana (1-2), whereas FBC Melgar leveled the match against Olimpia (1-1). The upcoming contest between the two will mark their first official meeting on the football field. Continue reading to find out more about the matchup at the Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium.

Atletico Nacional kickstarted its Libertadores journey with a close win against Patronato de Parana (1-2), in which Dorlan Pabon scored back-to-back goals. However, the domestic run for Atletico Nacional hasn't been quite convincing as they currently stand 8th with just 4 wins and 18 points. Coach Pablo Autuori has been unable to keep his team consistent across tournaments, and a win against Melgar could relieve some of the pressure. In the last five matches played, Atletico Nacional has scored only 5 goals and conceded 3, indicating a lack of offensive prowess. In the last three home matches, Nacional has failed to score in the opening half, adding even more pressure to the team and upcoming substitutes.

Harlen Castillo; Andrés Román, Felipe Aguirre, Cristián Zapata, Danovis Banguero; Nelson Deossa, Nelson Palacio, Sebastián Gómez, Jader; Dorlan Pabón; Tomás Ángel.

FBC Melgar is struggling to find wins this season, currently standing 18th with just one win from 9 matches played in the Peruvian Primera Division. Melgar expected much more than just a draw against Olimpia at home. With the team now traveling to Colombia, the pressure is likely to get the best of Mariano Soso, the coach. However, with the presence of Cuesta, Ramos, and Reyna in the lineup, FBC Melgar will be hoping for a better performance away from home. Although Melgar has been struggling to convert draws into wins, their last win against Cienciano (1-0) ended a streak of 5 consecutive draws. In the last 5 matches played, FBC Melgar has scored 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Additionally, Melgar has scored a goal in 4 of the last 5 matches, indicating their ability to find the back of the net. Hence, Melgar will be looking to at least score a goal against the hosts, making the contest interesting.

Carlos Cáceda; Alejandro Ramos, Leonel Galeano, Alec Deneumostier, Paolo Reyna; Horacio Orzán, Luis Iberico, Tomás Martínez, Alexis Arias, Cristian Bordacahar; Bernardo Cuesta.

Atletico Nacional's home form isn't quite convincing at the moment; however, the home side will still be considered the favorite to win and score at least 2 goals. The visitors have scored at least one goal in 4 of the last 5 matches, indicating that both teams are likely to score in this matchup. With limited crowd expected for the upcoming international outing, Nacional could dictate the terms and potentially outclass the Peruvian opposition.I am predicting a final scoreline of 2-1 at the end of 90 minutes of play.

• Atletico Nacional to Win for 1.70
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.11
• Correct Score 2-1 for 7