Atletico Nacional vs Rionegro Aguilas Prediction: Nacional Dominating the Stats Against Rionegro

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Apertura Matchday 2, Atletico Nacional will take on Rionegro Aguilas at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Atletico Nacional managed to win its first game and secure three points, whereas Rionegro had to settle for a draw. These two sides met in the Colombia Categoria A in September 2022, and the game resulted in a draw (1-1). If we compare the head-to-head statistics of the two sides, Atletico Nacional leads the win count by quite a significant margin (13-2), with 8 games ending in a draw. 

Carrying an unbeaten form from the last season, Atletico Nacional started off the 2023 season with a win over Once Caldas (1-0), in which Felipe Roman scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute of play. Atletico Nacional will continue with the 4-3-3 formation, and no such injuries have been reported yet. Hence, Nacional is likely to have Pabon, Angel, and Perea leading the attack. Atletico Nacional’s home run features, 6 wins, 1 defeat, and 3 draws from the last 10 games played. At home, Atletico Nacional averages 1.80 goals per game, which is quite reasonable in the context of the game.

Rionegro Aguilas started off the 2023 campaign with a draw against Junior FC (1-1). Marco Perez was able to produce a goal on penalty in the 75th minute of play, equalling Junior’s scoreline. Rionegro Aguilas has won three and tied six of its last 10 away fixtures, with a goal scoring average of 0.90 goals per game. Rionegro Aguilas has scored exactly half of the goals of Atletico Nacional, which makes them unfavorite for tomorrow. In 8 of the last 10 away games of Rionegro Aguilas, the game total has stayed under 2.5 goals. Hence, Rionegro might struggle to score against Nacional tomorrow.

Going in the matchup, Rionegro Aguilas is likely to struggle as its away stats demonstrate the numbers. The game total is also expected to be under 2.5 goals, and only Nacional to score, as it has a decent goal scoring average against Rionegro Aguilas. I am predicting a final scoreline 1-0 or 2-0.

• Atletico Nacional Medellin to Win for 1.80
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.72
• Correct Score 1-0 for 6.00