Atletico Nacional vs America de Cali Prediction: Expecting a Thriller With Both Sides Managing to Score

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 14, Atletico Nacional will face America de Cali at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. In the upcoming compensation fixture, the two teams will be looking to maximize and secure three points. According to today's table standings, Atletico Nacional stands 6th with 6 wins and 25 points, whereas America de Cali stands 3rd with 8 wins and 28 points. After the recent win against Medellin, Atletico Nacional will be looking to upset Cali and enter the top four standings. The last time these two sides played was in October 2022, and the match resulted in a goalless draw.

Atletico Nacional - Coming off a Draw Against Olimpia in the Last Libertadores Outing (DWWDW)

Atletico Nacional expected better results from the last match against Olimpia in the Libertadores outing at home. Dorlan Pabon started the goal scoring in the 26th minute and was carried in the second half by Cristian Devenish. Felipe Roman and Yerson Candelo provided the assist on the two goal-scoring opportunities. With three wins and two draws in the last five matches played, Atletico Nacional will be looking to continue the unbeaten run. With 10 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Atletico Nacional averages 2.00 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Nacional has conceded 4 goals in the last five, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Taking inspiration from the win over Medellin, Atletico Nacional will also rely on the presence of Jefferson Duque.

Expected Opening Lineup for Atletico Nacional

Diego Novoa; Brayan Córdoba, Kevin Andrade, Edwin Velasco; Daniel Quiñones, Franco Leys, Juan Portilla, Andrés Sarmiento; Darwin Quintero, Facundo Suárez, Adrián Ramos.

America de Cali - Coming off a Win Against Deportivo Cali (WLWDL)

With 8 wins in the last 16 matches played, America de Cali will be looking to improve and maintain the winning momentum. In the last match against Deportivo Cali, Carlos Darwin Quintero, Andres Sarmiento, Iago Falque, and Christian Barrios scored goals. Though America de Cali had just 36% possession, it managed to have 9 shots on target. With two wins, two defeats, and a draw in the last five matches played, Cali will be hoping to keep up with the scoring average and defend in the earlier minutes against Nacional. With 12 goals scored in the last five matches played, Cali averages 2.20 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, Cali has conceded 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Hence, it's clear that the conceding average is quite high, and the opposition will likely score against Cali's defense.

Expected Opening Lineup for America de Cali

Diego Novoa; Brayan Córdoba, Kevin Andrade, Edwin Velasco; Daniel Quiñones, Franco Leys, Juan Portilla, Andrés Sarmiento, Luis Sánchez; Facundo Suárez, Adrián Ramos.

Expert Betting Tips:

Without any doubt, America de Cali is known for performing under pressure and producing unexpected results. However, Cali's conceding average is quite high in the context of the game. Hence, I am predicting a win for the home side to clinch another win, as Cali has a conceding average of over 2 goals. The final scoreline is likely to appear as 2-1 or 3-1 at the end of play. Jefferson Duque will also fancy its chances for scoring a goal early in the peace.

• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.85
• Atletico Nacional to Win for 2.90
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.1