Atletico Nacional (home)
- Atletico Nacional de Medellin are on a four-match winning streak at home.
- Nacional have won 7, drawn 2 and lost just 1 of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Lucas Gonzalez's side have been in good form across all fronts, winning 4 and drawing 1 of their last 5 matches, which includes a 4-3 victory over Deportivo Pereira at home earlier today.
- Gonzalez plays a proactive 4-2-3-1 that is well suited to Nacional's talented squad, with high-pressing to get Nacional forward in numbers.
- As good as Nacional are going forward, they can be vulnerable if their high press is bypassed, which Once Caldas can certainly do.
Once Caldas (away)
- Once Caldas are unbeaten in their last 6 away games across all competitions (Won 2, Drawn 4) and have scored 8 goals during that time.
- Hernán Herrera's side have been versatile in their use of 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1 and can play with direct runners and the off-the-ball pace of a winger to turn the game on a dime.
- Caldas showed their mettle by beating Independiente Santa Fe 2-0 on the road in the previous round of the Copa Colombia 2026 before edging Rionegro Aguilas Doradas 1-0 at home in a solid performance.
- Luis Gomez leads the line with 1 Primera A 2026 goal in 2 appearances and the attack has been getting joy from direct runners and quick outlets.
Key Players
- Edwin Cardona is their spark, or main source of electricity, with 3 goals in 5 Primera A 2026 appearances and 3 of Nacional's last 7 goals, so he looks the best bet to score anytime.
- Luis Gomez leads the line with 1 Primera A 2026 goal in 2 appearances and the attack has been getting joy from direct runners and quick outlets.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score - yes is the main selection at 1.72 with a smaller bet on a home win at 1.69.
- A 2-1 or 3-1 type exact score looks live here, as Nacional should be able to nick it in what should be a high-energy affair.
Prediction
- Nacional can edge an open affair.
- Once Caldas are in great form and have won 5 and drawn 5 of their last 10 in all competitions, so they are coming into this game with enough confidence and bite to keep it tight.
- A 2-1 or 3-1 type exact score looks live here, as Nacional should be able to nick it in what should be a high-energy affair.