Juan Camilo Vergara
The second qualifying round of the Copa Libertadores have its second leg games scheduled for this week and on Wednesday, March 1, we will have an interesting clash between Independiente Medellín vs El Nacional. Both teams come into this game with a boost of confidence after victories in their respective leagues. Independiente Medellín beat Alianza Petrolera away, while El Nacional did the same against Aucas.
Right away, here is everything you need to know about Independiente Medellín vs El Nacional. Remember that at JefeBet you can follow the entire Copa Libertadores 2023.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Independiente Medellin vs El Nacional Copa Libertadores Preliminary Phase Second Leg Game on March 1, 2023.
- Where: Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Medellín, Colombia.
- When: Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 7:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Independiente Medellín (-180) / Tie (+310) / El Nacional (+500)
- Asian Handicap: Independiente Medellín (-1 -103) / El Nacional (+1 -117)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-103) / Under (-121)
- Both teams score: Yes (+104) / No (-136).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Independiente Medellin
Independiente Medellín defeated Alianza Petrolera by a score of 1-0 with a goal scored by the experienced Felipe Pardo and thus achieved their first win in the Colombian League, where they occupy now the 17th place with only five points in six matchdays.
For this upcoming game, coach David González is expected to line up a very similar team to the one that won in Barrancabermeja this Wednesday against El Nacional, with Luciano Pons and Felipe Pardo as the main offensive threats.
Possible lineup (3-4-3): Andrés Mosquera; Jhon Palacios, Víctor Moreno, Andrés Cadavid; Jordy Monroy, David Loaiza, Andrés Ricaurte, Daniel Londoño; Felipe Pardo, Luciano Pon, Ever Valencia.
Betting on El Nacional
Nacional defeated Aucas by a score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Steven Gómez and Byron Palacios, taking all the three points in its debut in the Ecuadorian tournament. Now the team coached by Colombian Eduardo Lara will try to surprise in Antioquian territory against Medellín, who is the clear favorite in this duel.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): David Cabezas, Jerry Parrales, Andrés Micolta, Jhonnier Chalá, Bryan Nazareno, Maicon Solís, Madison Julio, Jefferson Valverde, Eddy Mejía, Jorge Ordóñez, Ronie Carrillo.
JefeBet Prediction
The first leg ended in a two-goal draw. Byron Palacios and Ronie Carrillo scored for Nacional, while Ever Valencia and Daniel Londoño scored for Independiente Medellin. Despite the fact that Independiente Medellin has not had a good start in the Colombian League, at JefeBet we believe that they count on a squad of higher level and will end up prevailing to advance to the next phase.
Prediction: Independiente Medellín Moneyline (DIM 2-1 NAC)
