- Atletico Nacional de Medellín have won seven of their last ten matches in all competitions, whilst Boyaca Chico have gone 4-2-4 over the same period.
- Nacional's odds for Saturday's game (1.8) are much shorter than those of Chicó (4.55) or the draw (3.4).
- Both Teams To Score No is at 1.8, whilst Under 2.5 goals is favoured at 1.7.
Chicó can be a nuisance
Jhon Gomez has done a fantastic job with Boyaca Chico since taking over on 20 February 2026. Chicó are a pragmatic team that play a 4-2-3-1, keeping compact, recovering the ball quickly and spreading their wings in vertical transitions.
Their recent form has been a little mixed, but their 4-0 hammering of Atletico Cali F.C. at home in the Copa Colombia 2026 showed that they can turn it on. Chicó have made their home ground a tough place in all current competitions, posting 4 wins and just 1 defeat in their last five games there. This Boyaca Chico vs Atletico Nacional de Medellin preview suggests another difficult test for the visitors.
Nacional need to win
Atletico Nacional de Medellin have had a much shorter period for their new coach to have an effect, Lucas Gonzalez has been in charge since 27 June 2026. Nonetheless, his new project has already started to take on a sharper identity, one that is much more in line with the way that Nacional play best - high-pressing, front-foot soccer with width, pressure and quick ball circulation.
Nacional are the favourites here at 1.8 and it is hard to oppose them, despite Chicó's strong home record. Nacional have won four of their last five matches, with the only slip-up coming away to Junior de Barranquilla, who are flying in the Primera A 2026. Our betting tips lean towards the visitors.
Nacional have the edge
Nacional have won three of the last five head-to-heads, with Chicó claiming one of the others and Nacional failing to win the other two. Nacional can win this game, but the odds and Chicó's home bite suggest a cagey game rather than a stroll.
Atletico Nacional have scored just 1.00 goal per away match and conceded 1.60 per away game in all-comps so far this season. Chicó can definitely score on Saturday. However, the chances of them creating enough to get two past Nacional are smaller.
Edwin Cardona will be the spark that sets Nacional off, he has three goals in five Primera A 2026 games and knows where the ball goes. Chicó will not give it up easily, so this clash could be cagey. The most likely script is for Nacional to get the win, but Chicó are a strong side and have the altitude advantage, so Boyaca Chico vs Atletico Nacional de Medellin prediction points to a scrappy affair rather than a stroll in the park.
Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams To Score No will be the main selections for Saturday's Primera A 2026 clash, with a Nacional win.
