Sporting Cristal vs Atletico Nacional Betting Tips & Predictions

Sporting Cristal sit third in group A, having taken 4 points in their opening 4 games, qualification seems unlikely but they are only two points off of second place with two more games to play. Their campaign started at home to Peñarol, a game which they managed to draw 1-1 before suffering a comprehensive 3-0 defeat in their next game away at Atlético Nacional. Their next match was at home to Huracán where they managed a close 3-2 victory, despite leading 2-0 at half time and Huracán a man down after Luca Sosa was sent off in the 54^th minute. They played Huracán away in the next fixture, taking the lead early on before eventually losing 4-2.

Atlético Nacional sit comfortably at the top of their group, having scored the maximum 12 points from four games and a goal difference of +11. They will be looking to put their position at the top beyond any doubt and ensure they face a weaker opponent in the next round. They began the group stage with a 0-2 win away at Huracán before beating Sporting Cristal 3-0. They then played Peñarol twice in a week, recording a 2-0 win at home before humbling the Uruguayan side with a 0-4 win away.