Atletico Nacional Medellin VS Deportes Tolima

Recent defensive fragilities have emerged for Atletico Nacional, even as the team notched 7 wins, 2 draws and only 1 loss in their last 10 matches. Their backline has been far from coordinated lately, with frequent unaddressed gaps that opponents can easily exploit. Deportes Tolima, by contrast, have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses across their past 10 fixtures. Though their defensive unit has seen marginal improvements recently, the side’s overall defensive quality remains underwhelming, and a string of prior setbacks has dented their morale heavily. Nacional’s attacking output has been fairly impressive of late, but their underwhelming run of three prior matches can be largely attributed to poor performances from their bench players. Tolima’s form has been mediocre overall, with a clear gap in overall quality compared to Nacional, while their post-season showings were unremarkable and the team has seen a noticeable drop in form this campaign. The stark contrast in the two sides’ recent trajectories makes for an intriguing contest to see which side can walk away with full points.