Bolivar vs Atl. Nacional Prediction & Tips
Bolivar and Atletico Nacional face each other at Estadio Hernando Siles in a game for this phase of the Copa Libertadores (Group Stage). There are only two recent direct clashes between these two teams: on 14-09-2016, which ended with Atletico Nacional winning by 1-0 and 24-08-2016, which ended with a draw for 1-1). In this meeting the home factor could play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Analysis of Bolivar
The home team arrives at this 3rd round of Group 2 in 2nd place, with 2 points won, after 2 draws. In their first game of this group stage tied off against the Dolphin by (1-1). On Matchday 2, they tied at home against Colo Colo by (1-1). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses as a visitor, with 26 goals scored and 23 conceded; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium, with 32 goals scored and 8 conceded. In the last game he played, for the LFPB, won Real Potosí away by (1-6). In the last 10 home games, Bolivar recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point as he has conceded goals in 7 of his last 10 games but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. There have been 1 period in the last 20 home games for all competitions: they suffered 3 of their 8 goals between the minutes (76′-90 ‘).
Trying to stay in the qualifying zone for the next phase, the Bolivar team will have to present a great football in the field on this next day, so that they can have a chance to add up the three points. Because they play a qualified team, the home team will have to play a better football than they did in the first two rounds of the competition. In the last game to be counted by Libertadores, the team ended up only in the draw at home with the Colo Colo team by the result of 1 x 1. The coach will take to the field a very competitive team.
Analysis of Atletico Nacional
After 2 wins, the visiting team arrives at this 3rd round in the 1st position of Group 2, with 6 points won. On the previous day, he won at home against the Delfín by (4-0), after in the first game of this group phase to have won by (0-1) out against Colo Colo. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. The team arrives at this meeting after a draw with Boyacá Chicó for (1-1). In the last 10 matches played for all competitions, Atletico Nacional won 3, drew 5 and lost 2. Defensive solidity has been one of their strengths as they only conceded goals in 3 of the last 10 games and their attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In their away games there is a tendency towards few goals, since 19 of their last 33 games finished with Less than 1.5 goals and 27 in 33 finished with Less than 2.5 goals.
Until the moment, the Atletico Nacional team have made an excellent course inside the competition, proof of which is that it is in the leadership of their group and with 100% of use. The away team knows that by playing away from home the difficulty should increase, so it should print a strong mark and be alert throughout the game so as not to be surprised by the home team. In the last day the Atletico Nacional team won a beautiful victory alongside their supporters on the Delfin for the result of 4 x 0. The coach should not have missed important for this game.
Bolivar – Atl. Nacional FREE TIPS
Bolivar – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
