Sante Fe vs Atletico Nacional Prediction: Can Men in Green Second Consecutive Win Away from Home?

In the upcoming rescheduled fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 13, Santa Fe will face Atletico Nacional at the Estadio Nemésio Camacho El Campín Colombia in Bogota. Both teams will be looking to maximize their points and finish the regular season on a high note, making the upcoming matchup an interesting one to watch and bet on. According to today's table standings, Santa Fe is in 9th place with 6 wins and 23 points, while Atletico Nacional is in 3rd place with 8 wins and 31 points. Therefore, both teams will likely make the most of the three points at stake. The two teams last played in September 2022, resulting in a 1-1 draw. From the last four matches played between the two, Atletico Nacional has won three and drawn one. Hence, Atletico Nacional will start as the favorites in Estadio Nemésio Camacho El Campín Colombia.

Santa Fe - Coming off a Close Defeat Against Millonarios (LLWLWL)

Going in the matchup against Atletico Nacional, Santa Fe is coming off a defeat against Millonarios (1-0), in which Leonardo Castro scored the only goal of the match on a penalty. Santa Fe had 5 shots on target and a possession of 50%. With the presence of Sambueza, Rodallega, and Rivera in the lineup, Santa Fe is likely to bounce back strongly in the upcoming home fixture. With three defeats and two wins in the last five matches played, Santa Fe will be looking to maximize and improve its current table standing. Santa Fe has scored and conceded six goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Apart from the stats and head-to-head analysis, Santa Fe has managed to win their last two home matches, which gives them confidence against Nacional.

Expected Opening Lineup for Santa Fe

Juan Espítia; Fabián Viáfara, Marlon Torres, José Manuel Ajá, Fabio Delgado; Juan Daniel Roa, Harold Rivera, Fabian Sambueza, Christian Marrugo; José Enamorado, Hugo Rodallega.

Atletico Nacional - Have Secured Four Wins in the Last Five Matches (WWDWW)

Atletico Nacional has secured four wins and a draw in the last five matches played, making them the favorites, but an upset may be waiting for Nacional away from home. Atletico Nacional is coming off a strong win against Chico FC (3-1), with goals from Dorlan Pabon, Nelson Palacio, and Danovis Banguero, keeping the momentum in their favor. Atletico Nacional has scored 12 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 2.40 goals per game. In comparison, Atletico Nacional has conceded just 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. Additionally, Nacional defeated Independiente Medellin (1-3) in their recent away fixture, boosting their confidence to win another one away from home.

Expected Opening Lineup for Atletico Nacional

Kevin Mier; Andrés Román, Cristian Castro, Cristián Zapata, Danovis Banguero; Nelson Palacio, Jhon Solis, Nelson Deossa; Yerson Candelo, Jefferson Duque, Dorlan Pabon.

Expert Betting Tips

With Nacional in a disruptive match form and a solid head-to-head win count against Santa Fe, the upcoming matchup is likely to have visitors winning comprehensively. I am backing Atletico Nacional to score at least 2 goals, with Dorlan Pabon contributing to the scoring. Santa Fe is likely to struggle to score, as it has failed to score a goal in the two of the last five matches played. 

• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.732
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.74
• Atletico Nacional to Win for 5.75