Fortaleza CEIF vs Atlético Nacional

Fortaleza and Atlético Nacional meet in an early Liga BetPlay Clausura fixture that already matters for both sides' momentum. Fortaleza currently sit eighth in the standings after a slow start, while Atlético Nacional languish in 11th, still hunting for consistency early in the campaign. Form favors the hosts. Fortaleza arrive off the back of a confident 2-0 win over Cúcuta Deportivo, with young midfielder Richardson Rivas scoring both goals from distance under coach Diego Arias. Atlético Nacional head the other way, having fallen 1-0 to leaders América de Cali amid clear defensive problems under Lucas González, with Edwin Cardona struggling to influence the midfield. History still leans green and white, though: Nacional have won five of the last eight meetings, including a 4-1 thrashing back in February. Both sides need the points to build early-season momentum, but Nacional's shaky defense and Fortaleza's home form make this one tough to separate. Our prediction: 1-2.