Once Caldas vs Atletico Nacional Prediction: Big Game for Once Caldas as They Play at Home

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 17, Once Caldas will take on Atletico Nacional at the Estadio Palogrande in Manizales. Going in the game, Atletico Nacional stands in the top three standings, 3rd with 7 wins and 28 points from 17 games played. On the other hand, Once Caldas stands 8th with 6 wins and just 25 points. If Once Caldas wins, it will move up the table and improve its standings. Going in the game, both sides are likely to be competitive as always as when the last time these two sides played, the game ended in a draw. 

Going in the game, Once Caldas is coming off a win over Cortulua (0-1), in which Edwar Lopez scored the goal in the contest. Once Caldas will continue playing with a 4-1-3-2 formation, with Valdes, Garcia, and Valle leading the attack. Once Caldas has a robust defense, with the likes of Cardona, Cano, and Gallardo in the lineup. With a goal-scoring average of 1 goal per game, Once Caldas might find the pace and stay ahead of the game. Marlon Piedrahita has created the ideal goal-scoring chances for his team in the ongoing Colombia Categoria A.

Going in the game, Atletico Nacional is coming off a draw against Rionegro Aguilas (1-1), and a win previously over Independiente Medellin (3-2). With the likes of Sebastian Gomez, Nelson Palacio, and Pabon in the side, we can expect Nacional to attack the hosts from the beginning. With a goal scoring average of almost 1.5 goals per game, Atletico Nacional can easily sweep a win and establish itself in the top three standings. Going in the contest, Atletico Nacional is coming off a 7 games undefeated run and is likely to continue the same against Once Caldas.

Going in the game, everyone will back Atletico Nacional to win, considering its record and current game form. The match total is likely to be over 2.5, as both sides are averaging decent. I will back Nacional to win 1-2.

• Club Atletico Nacional SA to Win for 2.54
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.3
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.9