Atletico Nacional vs Boyaca Chico FC Prediction: Atletico Nacional to Win in Clean Sheets

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 18, Atletico Nacional will take on Boyaca Chico FC at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. With both teams standing tall in the top five standings, the matchup is likely to stay competitive, and the winner is to be decided in the lateral stages of play. Atletico Nacional stands 3rd with 7 wins and 28 points, and Boyaca Chico FC stands 5th with 7 wins and 27 points. Chico FC and Atletico Nacional last played against each other in February 2021, and Atletico Nacional won (2-0). In the last three matches played between the two, Atletico Nacional has dominated Chico quite comprehensively. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Atletico Nacional - Coming off a Win Against America de Cali (WDWWD)

Going in the matchup, Atletico Nacional is coming off a win against Atletico Nacional (2-1), in which Tomas Angel scored goals in the 3rd and 39th minute of play. With the likes of Salazar, Aguirre, Mosquera, and Duque in the lineup, Atletico Nacional will be playing a full-strength side against Chico at home. With 3 wins and 2 draws in the last five matches played, Atletico Nacional will be looking forward to continuing with the unbeaten run. Talking about the scoring, Atletico Nacional has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. In the last three home matches, Nacional has won twice and drawn a fixture against Olimpia (2-2). With a consistent performance at home, Atletico Nacional will be looking to score 2 or more goals against Chico. 

Boyaca Chico FC - Coming off a Draw Against Bucaramanga (DDWDL)

Though Boyaca Chico hasn’t demonstrated comprehensive wins in the recent matches, it has match winners who could outperform any team on their day. Chico FC is coming off a goalless draw against Bucaramanga (0-0) and a draw previously against Once Caldas (1-1). With Lozano, Plazas, Mosquera, and Balanta in the lineup, Chico FC will be looking to produce a reasonable performance at home. With three draws, a win, and a loss in the last five matches played, Chico FC will be desperate to improve the scoring average and secure a comprehensive win. With 4 goals scored and 4 conceded in the last five matches played, Chico averages 0.80 goals per game. 

Expert Betting Tips

Chico FC has failed to register a win in the last two away matches, whereas Atletico Nacional has secured 2 wins and a draw in the last three home matches. Hence, Atletico Nacional will be starting as favorite against Chico FC. The match total is likely to be under 2.5 goals, and only Nacional to score, as Chico has struggled in scoring lately. I am predicting the final scoreline to be 2-0.

• Atletico Nacional Medellin to Win for 1.40
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.7
• Correct Score 2-0 for 5