Independiente Medellin vs Club Nacional Montevideo Prediction: Uruguayan Club Looking Positive for Winning Away from Home

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Matchday 4, Group B, Independiente Medellin will take on Club Nacional de Montevideo at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Colombia. According to the table standings of today, Independiente Medellin stands 3rd with just a win and 4 points, whereas Nacional stands 1st with 2 wins and 7 points. The two sides last played in April 2023, and Nacional won (2-1) at home. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup in Copa Libertadores. 

Independiente Medellin - Coming off a Draw Against Millonarios (DWWDL)

Going in the matchup, Independiente Medellin is coming off a draw against Millonarios (2-2), in which Victor Moreno scored with an assist made by Edwin Cetre. Next, Edwin Cetre scored the second goal for Medellin in the 69th minute of play. Considering a reasonable performance in Categoria A, Medellin will be looking to maximize the home advantage and secure three points. With 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Medellin is likely to continue the unbeaten run of 4 matches. Talking about the scoring, Independiente Medellin has scored 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Medellin has conceded 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. In the last four matches played at home, Independiente Medellin has secured 2 draws and 2 wins. With the likes of Hernandez, Pons, and Pineda in the lineup, Medellin will be looking forward to attacking and winning the contest. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Independiente Medellin

Vasquez, Arboleda, Moreno, Cadavid, G.Gutierrez, Diaz, Arregui, Pardo, Pineda, Hernandez, Pons.  

Club Nacional Montevideo - Carrying an Unbeaten Run (WDDWW)

Going in the matchup, Nacional Montevideo is coming off a commanding win against Montevideo City Torque (0-4), in which Rodriguez, Zabala, and Ramirez scored goals. With three wins and two draws in the last five matches played, Nacional Montevideo is certainly experiencing the best form of the season. Talking about the scoring, Nacional Montevideo has scored 12 goals, averaging 2.40 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Nacional has conceded just 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. In the last four matches played away from home, Nacional has secured 2 wins and 2 draws. Considering the unbeaten stint away from home, Nacional is certainly capable of upsetting Independiente Medellin. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Club Nacional Montevideo

Danish, Rene, Bustos, Mendez, Rocha, Edenilson, Gabriel, Pena, Waderson, Mauricio, Bansley.

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the matchup, both sides are carrying significant match form and have impact players in the lineup. Considering the home advantage for Independiente Medellin, I believe Medellin will be equally up against Nacional Montevideo. The visitors possess a consistent record in away fixtures, which is why I am predicting Nacional to win or the match to end in a draw. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score. 

• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.90
• Double Chance - Club Nacional Montevideo Or X for 1.83
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.19