Atlético Nacional vs Atlético Huila Prediction: Visitors are Struggling to Score

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 6, Atletico Nacional will take on Atletico Huila at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Atletico Huila’s struggle continues as it stands at the bottom of the points table with a point from 5 matches played. Atletico Nacional on the other hand stands 10th with 6 points from 5 matches. If we compare the two sides on paper, Nacional is better in every aspect. The last time these two sides played against each other, Atletico Nacional won (1-4).

Atletico Nacional - Has Secured 2 Wins and 2 Draws in the Last 4 Matches Played ( DWDWL)

Going in the matchup, Atletico Nacional is coming off a win against Atletico Bucaramanga (1-1), in which Tomas Angel scored the only goal for Nacional on penalty. Walking in the home fixture, Nacional will be quite confident as they haven’t lost a game in their last 10 home matches. Talking about the goal scoring average, Atletico Nacional averages 1.60 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, the conceding average is 0.90 goals. Hence, Nacional will be backing itself to score and play positively. If Atletico Nacional manages to produce a lead of 1-0, pressure will be on the visitors.

Key Players for Atletico Nacional

• Dorlan Pabon
• Felipe Roman
• Nelson Palacio

Atletico Huila - Has Secured Two Back to Back Draws (DDLLL)

Going in the contest, Atletico Huila is coming off two consecutive draws against Orsomarso and Tolima. Moreover, Huila hasn’t allowed any goals in the last two matches and has neither conceded any. With a goal scoring average of just 0.20 goals in the last 5 matches, Atletico Huila will certainly struggle. In the last 10 away matches, Huila has recorded a goal scoring average of just 0.40 goals and a conceding average of 1.60. Atletico Huila’s performance has been underpar for a while now and there are no such expectations from them as the tournament persists.

Key Players for Atletico Huila

• Jhon Lerna
• Ramirez Agudelo
• Gustavo Britos

Expert Betting Tips

Nacional last played Atlético Huila in 2021 Primera Clausura A. Nacional has dominated Huila in the last two head-to-head encounters and is likely to keep up with the past form. As Nacional has scored at an average of 1.4 goals, I am backing Nacional to score 2 goals. Moreover, only Nacional will be scoring, as Huila’s attack looked out of form in previous matches.

• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.572
• Goals Under 2.5 for 1.72
• Correct Score 2-0 for 5