Deportivo Tachira vs Nacional Prediction: Can Nacional secure the 2nd place in this round?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Deportivo Tachira will face Nacional at Stadium Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo in San Cristóbal. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Libertad. The visitors arrive here also after a draw (2-2), against River Plate.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Deportivo Tachira team comes to this game after a 1-1 draw against Libertad. The Libertad team entered the match more dominant, both in terms of ball possession and opportunities. Even so, it would be the home team that reached the goal in the 31st minute. Despite the goal conceded, the Libertad team maintained the pressure, and, at the beginning of the second half, the team reached a draw at 50'. The Libertad team maintained dominance and was awarded a penalty in the 81st minute, however, they ended up wasting it, and the result would not change. With this result, the Deportivo Tachira team is in 4th place in the table, with just 1 point. In the 4 Libertadores games, the team recorded 1 draw, and 3 defeats, having a record of 2 goals scored and 8 conceded. Deportivo Tachira cannot qualify for the next round of the Libertadores, but they can still reach 3rd place and enter the Sudamericana. For that they need to win and expect that Libertad loses their game.

The Nacional team comes into this game after a 2-2 draw against River Plate. The River Plate team came out very strong, scoring in the 8th minute. Despite this, the Nacional team's dominance was greater. Even so, the River Plate team was more dangerous and reached 0-2 after 30 minutes. In the second half, the game would be more divided, but the Nacional team would be the most dangerous. The Nacional team reached 1-2 in the 78th minute, with a penalty, and then scored the equalizer in the 79th minute. In two minutes of deconcentration, the River Plate team would lose their advantage and would not be able to come back. With this result, the Nacional team sits in 2nd place in the table, with 7 points. In the 4 Libertadores games, the team recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, having a record of 6 goals scored and 5 conceded. If they win this match and Libertad doesn’t win, Nacional can guarantee the 2nd place in this round.

There’s just 1 recent game between both teams, in the first round of Libertadores, won 2-1 by Nacional. Despite playing away, Nacional are still the favorites as they have a better team.