Envigado FC vs Atletico Nacional Prediction: Expecting an Interesting Regional Classic

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 15, Envigado will be hosting Atletico Nacional at the Estadio Polideportivo Sur in Envigado. According to the table standings of now, Envigado stands 14th with 4 wins and 17 points from 13 matches played. On the other hand, Atletico Nacional stands 10th with 4 wins and 18 points from 12 matches played so far in the competition. Envigado and Atletico Nacional last played against each other in September 2022, and the match ended in a draw. In the last four matches played between the two, Envigado FC hasn’t defeated Nacional. Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to favor Nacional to win away from home as well. Atletico Nacional won 1-2 and 2-2 against Envigado when playing away from home. 

Going in the matchup, Envigado FC is coming off an exciting win against Tolima (2-1), in which Joan Parra scored the equalizer after missing out on a penalty in the 45th minute of play. Then Rubio Espana scored the leading goal in the 61st minute. Coach Alberto Suarez will be looking to carry the momentum forward and register yet another win at home. With the likes of Zapata, Espana, and Mosquera in the lineup, Envigado FC certainly has the command for neutralizing Atletico Nacional. In the last five matches played, Envigado FC has scored just 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. In order to win the upcoming matchup, Envigado will have to push the scoring rate and score over 2 goals. Moreover, Envigado will also have to improve its conceding average, as Envigado has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals. 

• Henry Mosquera
• Juan Zapata
• William Hurtado

Going in the matchup, Atletico Nacional is coming off an exciting win against FBC Melgar (3-1) in the second matchday of Libertadores. Dorlan Pabon sealed the deal for Atletico Nacional in 60 minutes of play, securing an iconic hattrick. Though Atletico Nacional lost to Junior FC in Categoria A, the win over Melgar will be a booster for the entire lineup. In the last five matches played, Atletico Nacional has just been defeated once. Talking about the overall scoring, Atletico Nacional has scored 6 goals and conceded 4 goals. When playing away from home, Atletico Nacional has won and drawn the last two matches. Hence, Atletico Nacional can certainly register a win over Envigado.

• Dorlan Pabon
• Felipe Roman

In the last 10 home matches played, Envigado FC averaged 1.40 goals, whereas Atletico Nacional averaged 0.80 goals in the last 10 away outings. Considering the average, I am predicting a draw, with both teams managing to score or the Atletico Nacional to continue dominating Envigado. If Dorlan Pabon strikes 2 or more goals, Nacional could easily dominate Envigado.

• Atletico Nacional to Win for 2.00
• Dorlan Pabon Ríos To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 4
• Correct Score 1-2 for 9.00