Atlético Nacional SA
Football Copa Libertadores Estadio Atanasio Girardot Tue 12 Aug 20:30
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Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Atlético Nacional vs São Paulo

Colombian Categoria Primera A club Atlético Nacional host Brazilian Série A side São Paulo in the first leg of this Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie at Estadio Atanasio Girardot, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Tuesday 12 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Can São Paulo Keep the Scores Close?

When São Paulo clash against Atlético Nacional, we will take the former at -115 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

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Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Atlético Nacional beat Alianza Petrolera 3-0 at home in their last game. Los Verdolagas recorded 56% possession and had six shots on target, with Facundo Batista, Juan Zapata and Andrés Sarmiento on the scoresheet.

São Paulo won their previous game, beating Vitória at home. It was a 2-0 Série A triumph. Tricolor Paulista managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 57% possession, with Damian Bobadilla and Sabino finding the net.

Copa Libertadores G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 São Paulo logo São Paulo 6 4 2 0 10 4 6 10:4 14
2 Atlético Nacional logo Atlético Nacional 6 3 0 3 7 6 1 7:6 9
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Atlético Nacional vs São Paulo Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Atlético Nacional vs São Paulo betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on São Paulo +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -115 for this Copa Libertadores game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

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Key Atlético Nacional vs São Paulo Copa Libertadores & league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by São Paulo in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by São Paulo in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by São Paulo in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nacional in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Nacional in 11 of their last 20 games.

São Paulo +0.25 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Aldemir Ferreira Under 0.5 Shots On Target -159 bet365 logo

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo) can be backed to not record a shot on goal at -159. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

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André Oliveira Silva To Score +430 bet365 logo

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo) can be backed at +430 to score. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap São Paulo +0.25 -115
Both Team To Score No -175
Shots On Target Aldemir Ferreira Under 0.5 -159

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Atlético Nacional vs São Paulo Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nacional Trading at Shorter Odds Than São Paulo

Favourites Atlético Nacional are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Copa Libertadores clash. The +120 about them triumphing means a 45% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. At +265, São Paulo are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Nacional at -204 with a safety net or alternatively opt for São Paulo at +140.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -172 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Alfredo Morelos Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

You will find Alfredo Morelos at +410 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +185 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals
Alfredo Morelos (Nacional)
First
+185
Anytime
+410
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Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)
First
+360
Anytime
+650
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Marino Hinestroza (Nacional)
First
+370
Anytime
+650
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Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)
First
+400
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Alfredo Morelos (Nacional)
Over 0.5
-192
Under 0.5
+114
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Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)
Over 0.5
-152
Under 0.5
+107
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Marino Hinestroza (Nacional)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-106
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Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)
Over 0.5
-118
Under 0.5
-122
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Team Stats

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Atlético Nacional logo Atlético Nacional Stats
São Paulo logo São Paulo Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Atlético Nacional vs São Paulo Lineups & Team News

Always review the Nacional vs São Paulo team news before locking in your bets. Get the latest confirmed Copa Libertadores lineups along with current injury news.

Previous Atlético Nacional Lineups

08 Aug Categoria Primera A
Atlético Nacional 3-0 Alianza Petrolera
02 Aug Categoria Primera A
Tolima 0-0 Atlético Nacional
25 Jul Categoria Primera A
Atlético Nacional 1-1 Santa Fe
22 Jul Categoria Primera A
Dep. Pereira 2-1 Atlético Nacional
19 Jul Categoria Primera A
Atlético Nacional 3-1 La Equidad
11 Jul Categoria Primera A
Once Caldas 1-3 Atlético Nacional

Previous São Paulo Lineups

09 Aug Série A
São Paulo 2-0 Vitória
06 Aug Copa do Brasil
Athletico PR 4-0 São Paulo
03 Aug Série A
Internacional 1-2 São Paulo
31 Jul Copa do Brasil
São Paulo 2-1 Athletico PR
27 Jul Série A
São Paulo 3-1 Fluminense
24 Jul Série A
Juventude 0-1 São Paulo
CONMEBOL FlagCopa Libertadores Table
Copa Libertadores Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Estudiantes 6 4 0 2 11:5 12
2 Botafogo 6 4 0 2 8:5 12
3 U. de Chile 6 3 1 2 8:6 10
4 Carabobo FC 6 0 1 5 2:13 1
Copa Libertadores Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 River Plate 6 3 3 0 13:7 12
2 Universitario 6 2 2 2 4:4 8
3 IDV 6 2 2 2 8:11 8
4 Barcelona 6 1 1 4 4:7 4
Copa Libertadores Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 LDU Quito 6 3 2 1 8:4 11
2 Flamengo 6 3 2 1 6:3 11
3 Central Córdoba 6 3 2 1 7:7 11
4 Deportivo Táchira 6 0 0 6 4:11 0
Copa Libertadores Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 São Paulo 6 4 2 0 10:4 14
2 Libertad 6 2 3 1 6:5 9
3 Alianza Lima 6 1 2 3 7:11 5
4 Talleres 6 1 1 4 5:8 4
Copa Libertadores Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Racing Club 6 4 1 1 14:3 13
2 Fortaleza 6 2 2 2 8:5 8
3 Bucaramanga 6 1 3 2 6:10 6
4 Colo-Colo 6 1 2 3 5:15 5
Copa Libertadores Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Internacional 6 3 2 1 12:8 11
2 Atlético Nacional 6 3 0 3 7:6 9
3 Bahia 6 2 1 3 5:7 7
4 Nacional 6 2 1 3 7:10 7
Copa Libertadores Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Palmeiras 6 6 0 0 17:4 18
2 Cerro Porteño 6 2 1 3 7:11 7
3 Bolivar 6 2 0 4 12:11 6
4 Sporting Cristal 6 1 1 4 6:16 4
Copa Libertadores Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Vélez Sarsfield 6 3 2 1 11:4 11
2 Peñarol 6 3 2 1 9:4 11
3 San Antonio Bulo Bulo 6 2 0 4 5:15 6
4 Olimpia 6 1 2 3 9:11 5