Chico FC vs Atletico Nacional Prediction: Can Atletico Nacional start picking up more points on the road?

Chico FC will be welcoming Atletico Nacional to the Estadio de La Independencia for round 18 of the Columbia Categoria Primera A Clausura. Chico FC lost away to Bucaramanga in their last league match (1-0) while Atletico Nacional could not pull off a win against Independiente Medellin (1-2).

Betting tips and odds provided below.

Chico FC (LWLLW)

Bucaramanga scored a late goal to deny Chico FC any point in their last league match. Chico FC immediately went on the attack after the kick-off whistle was blown and won a corner in the first minute. Sebastian Tamara received a yellow card in the 30th minute for a bad foul. In the second half, both sides made a few changes in hopes of breaking the deadlock. Some might consider Chico FC the better side as they made good use of the lesser amount of possession they had (43%) and were able to attempt eight shots in the second, two times that of the home team. Unfortunately, it was Bucaramanga that would eventually score the winning goal despite receiving a red card in the 79th minute. The goal came through Carlos Henao one minute into added time (90+1) as he hit a wonderful left footed shot from outside the box after a layoff from Jader Mazar. Chico FC have won two and lost three of their last five matches, scoring four goals and conceding six.

Atletico Nacional (LLWLW)

Atletico Nacional was unable to grab any points against now second placed Independiente Medellin in their last league match. Independiente Medellin took the lead in the 33rd minute through Luciano Pons. He hit a right footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner thanks to an assist from Daniel Torres. Atletico Nacional made an early tactical sub with Yair Mena replacing Alvaro Angulo. Atletico Nacional found the equalizer in the 59th minute after Dorlan Pabon hit a ferocious effort from outside the box into the top right corner. Independiente Medellin won a penalty as Cristián Zapata conceded a handball inside the penalty area. Daniel Torres took the PK and scored it to hand Independiente Medellin all three points. Atletico Nacional have lost three and won two it it's last five matches, scoring nine and conceding eight goals.

Extra Betting Tips

Chico FC are 18th placed on the Clausura table and have picked up just 17 points in 17 games. On the other hand, Atletico Nacional are 5th placed with 27 points in 17 games. Chico FC will be looking to milk their home advantage and grab some points from the powerhouse, besides Atletico Nacional have been quite poor on the road and have picked up just six points in away matches. However, this could be a good chance for Atletico Nacional to start winning again given that they haven't lost to Chico FC in the past eight matches (6 wins, 2 draws).