Laura Rozo
It’s derby time! And it will surely be a match not to be missed. Atletico Nacional vs Independiente Medellin will be facing each other in the city of eternal spring to continue adding points and happiness in this LigaBetPlay Dimayor. Both clubs are in the top eight of the competition and are only one point apart.
At JefeBet we present you our analysis, predictions and other information on the 327th derby between Atletico Nacional vs Medellin, in an event full of tradition that you can’t miss.
We invite you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this preview.
Predictions, odds and betting preview for the Atletico Nacional vs Medellin Liga BetPlay in Matchday 18 Game
- Where: Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Medellín, Colombia
- When: Thursday, October 6, 2022, 20:00 (GMT-5)
- BetMGM Moneyline: Atlético Nacional (-105) / Tie (+240) / Medellín (+240)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Atlético Nacional (AH -0.5, +106) / Medellín (AH +0.5, -127)
- Over/Under (2.5) by BetMGM: Over (-115), Under (-125)
- Both Teams Score from BetMGM: Over (-115), Under (-125)
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Atletico Nacional Preview
In their most recent match against America de Cali, Nacional drew in a goalless match “El rey de copas” was superior in terms of possession and more accurate in the passing game, however, ball possession is not a reliable statistic, and their shots on goal did not generate real danger to the opponent’s goal.
Throughout this season, the Green team has won on most occasions with just enough difference. Currently, the team coached by Brazilian Paulo Autuori is in sixth place in the Colombian tournament, a position it reached with 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats. “El verde paisa” comes into matchday 18 with a 5 games undefeated streak, and they hope to extend it at home in this Atlético Nacional vs Medellín derby.
Possible Nacional lineup: Kevin Mier, Andrés Román, Cristian Castro Devenish, Emanuel Olivera, Danovis Banguero, Nelson Palacio, Sebastián Gómez, Yerson Candelo, Dorlan Pabón, Andrés Andrade, Jéfferson Duque.
Medellin Preview
DIM has grown exponentially in the last games. The team coached by the idol of “los poderosos” David González, has now completed six consecutive matches without losing and is in fourth place in the BetPlay II League.
“El rojo de la montaña” has qualified for the quadrangulars with no further complications, but to continue strengthening its performance it will have to fight head to head in the Atlético Nacional vs Medellín match. On the last gameweek, Medellín won 3-1 against Alianza Petrolera. Felipe Pardo, Andrés Cadavid and Diber Cambindo scored for the Reds.
Possible Medellín lineup: Andrés Mosquera, Juan Arboleda, Víctor Moreno, Andrés Cadavid, Germán Gutiérrez, Felipe Pardo, Andrés Ricaurte, Adrián Arregui, Vladimir Hernández, Diber Cambindo, Luciano Pons.
JefeBet Prediction for Atlético Nacional vs Medellín
For this Antioquian derby between Atletico Nacional vs Medellin we are leaning towards the green team as the winner of the match.
Nacional must win to remain in the top eight of the tournament, and the local fans expect a lot from their most skillful players such as Dorlan Pabon and Andrés Andrade. However, Medellin great performance during the last games will not make the task any easier for Atletico.
Prediction: Atlético Nacional wins 2-1.
