Once Caldas
- Once Caldas are much sturdier at Palogrande, where they have won five, drawn three and lost just once in Primera A 2026.
- Both clubs have the goal power to score here, with Dayro Moreno on ten Primera A goals in 18 appearances for Caldas leading the line and Alfredo Morelos - nine in 16 - doing the same for Nacional.
Atletico Nacional
- Atletico Nacional de Medellin are narrowly favourites for Friday’s clash at Once Caldas, but the 2.95 odds on the home team and 2.8 on the draw also look slightly on the long side for this encounter of two of Colombia’s giants.
- Nacional are top of the Primera A 2026 table with 40 points from 18 games, while the hosts are sixth with 30 from the same number of games.
- There is a lot to play for here, but Diego Arias’ side have more momentum to carry them through as they have won three, drawn one and lost just one of their last five.
- The visitors score an average of 1.44 goals per away game and concede 1.22 in a similar fashion, so they are far from solid on their travels.
Head-to-Head
Atletico Nacional have won the last two meetings with Once Caldas , winning 3-1 here nine months ago.
Key Players
- Both clubs have the goal power to score here, with Dayro Moreno on ten Primera A goals in 18 appearances for Caldas leading the line and Alfredo Morelos - nine in 16 - doing the same for Nacional.
- Juan Rengifo has also got on the scoresheet twice in the last five and his runs from deep have added dynamism to Atletico Nacional’s front line.
- The visitors’ striker is a regular goal threat while the White Tricolor have found a new goal threat in Mateo Zuleta, who has contributed two of their last six.
Betting Insights
Atletico Nacional de Medellin are narrowly favourites for Friday’s clash at Once Caldas , but the 2.95 odds on the home team and 2.8 on the draw also look slightly on the long side for this encounter of two of Colombia’s giants.
Prediction
Atletico Nacional have won the last two meetings against Once Caldas and are the slight favourites to win this one, but the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.9 looks better value for what should be an open contest.
