Boyaca Chico (home)
- Boyaca Chico will be set up to resist pressure and disrupt Atletico Nacional de Medellin's rhythm this Thursday when the teams face off.
- Coach Jhon Gomez has his side lined up in a compact block, looking to counterattack quickly and create danger from set pieces.
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Recent results:
- 2-0 win over Once Caldas.
- 0-0 draw with Fortaleza FC.
- 2-2 draw with Rionegro Aguilas Doradas.
Atletico Nacional (away)
- Atletico Nacional have won four of their last five matches and arrive off a three-game winning streak.
- Lucas Gonzalez has Nacional playing on the front foot, with high pressing, tempo and verticality in possession.
- Away form: W4, L2 from six.
- Atletico Nacional have registered nine goals during their recent run.
Head-to-Head
- Verdolaga have won two of the last three meetings between these clubs (W2, L1).
- The teams met in the Primera A seven months ago and Nacional thrashed Boyaca Chico 4-0 at home.
Key Players
- Edwin Cardona - 3 Primera A goals in 5 games and a key attacking presence for Nacional.
- Marlos Moreno - three in their last five and part of Nacional’s recent goal run.
Betting Insights
- An away win is the main prediction for this game.
- Both teams not to score looks like a plausible market.
- Over 2.5 goals is also mentioned as an option at similar value to the win.
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Recent form/stats to consider:
- Boyaca Chico home record across their last four in all competitions: W2, D1, L1.
- Atletico Nacional away trips: lost 2 of 6, conceding 6 goals.
Prediction
Atletico Nacional 's extra quality and momentum should see them make the decisive plays and control the game flow enough to keep the home side out of the game.