Nacional vs. Velez Sarsfield Prediction: Nacional Eying the Second Spot

Going in the one final game of the group stages, Nacional will be up against Velez Sarsfield in an exciting encounter. Nacional is placed 3rd with 4 points, whereas Velez Sarsfield stands last with just 2 points from 4 games played. Velez Sarsfield will be hoping to get a win under their belt and end their campaign on a high.

A few days back, Nacional suffered a denting defeat against Estudiantes (1-0), who is leading the Group C table. Nacional will be looking to play for a win if they could displace Bragantino and make it to the next round or establish themselves for the Copa Sudamericana fixtures. Going into the game, Nacional has won 4 games, and that too against Defensor Sporting (0-2), Fenix (1-0), Velez Sarsfield (1-2), and Cerro Largo (0-2). Nacional won against Velez in their away fixture, upsetting the home fans of Sarsfield.

• Mathías Laborda;
• Martin Rodriguez;
• Jose Luis Rodriguez;
• Nicolas Marichal;
• Camilo Cándido.

The struggle for Velez Sarsfield continues as they still play for their first win in the Copa Libertadores group stage matches. Going in the game against Nacional, Velez Sarsfield defeated Colon (1-2) and tied the game against Bragantino (1-1). Velez Sarsfield will be backing themselves to win the upcoming away fixture.

• Lucas Hoyos;
• Matias de los Santos;
• Franco Martín Díaz;
• Julian Fernandez.

Statistics show us that Nacional has stayed unbeaten in their last 6 home games, and Velez Sarsfield has remained unbeaten in their last 4 away games. We can expect the upcoming fixture to be very competitive, and both teams are likely to score. However, I will be supporting Nacional to win and try to climb up the ladder.

• Nacional De Football Wins for 2.62
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.20
• Draw In At Least One Half – Yes for 1.44

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