Nacional Potosí vs Club Deportivo El Nacional Prediction: Can Nacional Make a Decent Impression in Libertadores?

In the opening fixture of the qualification round of Copa Libertadores Leg 1, Nacional Potosi will be up against El Nacional at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz. El Nacional last played Orense (1-0) in December, whereas Nacional Potosi is coming off a defeat against Oriente Petrolero (3-0) in the Bolivian Primera Division. The two sides will play each other for the first time in Libertadores history. Continue reading to find out more about the two sides and their individual performances.

Going in the game against El Nacional, Nacional is coming off a defeat against Oriente Petrolero (3-0). With a goalless run in the previous game, Nacional will be hoping to produce better results in the upcoming contest. If we narrow down our analysis to the last 10 matches of Nacional Potosi. It has scored at an average of 2.50 goals in home fixtures. Whereas, the goal conceded average is 1.00 goals per game, which is considerably better in the match’s context. Moreover, the overall goal scoring average is 1.90 goals per game. Nacional Potosi has delivered well at home, as it has managed to secure a 90% win rate in the last 10 fixtures at home.

Going in the match, El Nacional will be playing after a break of two months. Though El Nacional doesn’t have a decorated record in recent past, it will be looking to accelerate and perform well on debut. El Nacional’s last win came against CSD Macara in December 2022, with Luis Gonzalo and Marlon de Jesus scoring a goal each. In the last 10 away games, El Nacional has scored at an average of 1.30 goals per game. However, the goal conceding average is 1.70 goals, which is quite on a higher side in comparison to scoring rate. 

Considering the overall stats and recent forms of the competing teams, Nacional Potosi seems a bit strong and well-composed on paper. The upcoming fixture is likely to be a low scoring game, with only Nacional Potosi able to score. Though the goal scoring average of Nacional Potosi is 2.50 goals per game at home, it is unlikely to score over three goals. I am predicting a final scoreline of 1-0 or 2-0.

• Nacional Potosi to Win for 2.40
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.84
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.905