El Nacional vs Independiente Medellin Prediction: El Nacional Coming off a Dominating Wins Against Nacional Potosí

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores second round, Leg 1, El Nacional will take on Independiente Medellin at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado Ecuador in Quito. Without any doubt that the upcoming Colombian-Ecuador matchup is likely to produce a competitive matchup, as both teams stay in the pursuit for qualifying into the group stages. El Nacional is coming off a win against Nacional Potosi and Medellin is appearing in Colombian fixtures. This will be the first ever clash between the two teams, making the fixture even more exciting.

El Nacional - Dominated Nacional Potosí (WWLWL)

Winning over Nacional Potosi by a comprehensive aggregate total of (9-2) required robust efforts and energy from every single player in the lineups. With an attacking formation of 4-4-2, Nacional ensured that they consistently scored against Nacional Potosi. Andres Micolta, Madison Julio, and Byron Palacios scored goals, giving their side a certain edge against the opponent. Though passing was not so pleasant, but El Nacional managed to cover their tracks positively. For the upcoming matchup, El Nacional is likely to make changes to its contemporary opening lineup. With the likes of Madison Julio, Jorge Ordonez, and Macion Solis in the team, the home side is likely to come out with reasonable confidence.

Expected Opening Lineup for El Nacional

David Cabezas, Jerry Parrales, Andrés Micolta, Jhonnier Chalá, Bryan Nazareno, Maicon Solís, Madison Julio, Jefferson Valverde, Eddy Mejía, Jorge Ordóñez, Ronie Carrillo.

Independiente Medellin - Struggling at Large in Colombia Primera A (DDDLL)

Going in the important fixture of Copa Libertadores, the Colombian club is struggling in local competition, Colombia Categoria A. Apart from the evident struggle, the goal scoring average is on a decline. Under the supervision of David Gonzalez, Medellin managed to stay runner ups in 2022 and qualify for Libertadores competition. However, now that zeal and determination is missing within themselves. With 4 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Medellin averages just 0.8 goals per game. Moreover, the conceding average is 1.4 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Independiente Medellin

Andrés Mosquera, Juan Arboleda, Víctor Moreno, Andrés Cadavid, Yulián Gómez, Felipe Pardo, Adrián Arregui, Andrés Ricaurte, Vladimir Hernández, Diber Cambindo, Luciano Pons.

Expert Betting Tips

For the upcoming Libertadores matchup, prediction will be evaluated and based on the recent match forms of the two competing teams. It’s quite evident that the home side remains favorite and is likely to continue its winning run. With back-to-back comprehensive wins in the previous round, El Nacional is likely to win 1-0 against Medellin. Though Medellin will prove to have a reasonable defense, El Nacional is likely to strike one through. 

• El Nacional to Win for 2.30
• Correct Score 1-0 for 6.50
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.6