Atlético Nacional vs América de Cali: match statistics
Atlético Nacional is showing impressive form in home matches with a 100% win rate and an average of 4 goals per game, confirming their offensive dominance in front of their own fans. The xG statistics clearly favor the hosts (2.53 xG For vs 0.94 xG Against), indicating a superior ability to create scoring chances. While América de Cali boasts a solid away record (100% wins), their significantly lower offensive metrics (averaging 1 goal per away match, xG 0.89) and lower shot volume (8 vs 25) suggest they will face difficulties against such a strong rival. The recent form of both teams is variable, but Atlético's home advantage, combined with significantly better shooting stats and possession (60% vs 51%), points towards a home win. I expect a tight start to the match, but the quality of the hosts' attack should eventually tip the scales in their favor.
Atlético Nacional vs América de Cali: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Atlético Nacional played against América de Cali in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on February 5, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Atlético Nacional has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. América de Cali has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Atlético Nacional scores 4.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. América de Cali scores 1.67 and allows 0.33. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Atlético Nacional's games and 33% of América de Cali's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 33%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Atlético Nacional has the higher season xG average, 2.53 to 1.37 per game. Atlético Nacional takes 25.0 shots per game, while América de Cali takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Atlético Nacional leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 3.00 goals per game after halftime. América de Cali leads at halftime in 67% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Atlético Nacional's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For América de Cali, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.46 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Atlético Nacional is showing impressive form in home matches with a 100% win rate and an average of 4 goals per game, confirming their offensive dominance in front of their own fans. The xG statistics clearly favor the hosts (2.53 xG For vs 0.94 xG Against), indicating a superior ability to create scoring chances. While América de Cali boasts a solid away record (100% wins), their significantly lower offensive metrics (averaging 1 goal per away match, xG 0.89) and lower shot volume (8 vs 25) suggest they will face difficulties against such a strong rival. The recent form of both teams is variable, but Atlético's home advantage, combined with significantly better shooting stats and possession (60% vs 51%), points towards a home win. I expect a tight start to the match, but the quality of the hosts' attack should eventually tip the scales in their favor.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Atlético Nacional | América de Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Atlético Nacional is 29% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Atlético Nacional · 2.33 pts / game - América de Cali
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Atlético Nacional is 140% better for: goals scored per game.
4 goals / game - Atlético Nacional · 1.67 goals / game - América de Cali
Atlético Nacional scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while América de Cali keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
América de Cali scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Atlético Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Atlético Nacional
Over / Under - América de Cali
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Atlético Nacional is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - Atlético Nacional · 2.33 pts / game - América de Cali
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Atlético Nacional - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
América de Cali - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Atlético Nacional
América de Cali
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Categoria Primera A).
Teams vs league
| Atlético Nacional | Liga | América de Cali | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 2.46 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 59% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 46% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 24% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 68% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▼ 33% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Atlético Nacional's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against América de Cali. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Atlético Nacional vs América de Cali?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Atlético Nacional 2:1 América de Cali. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Atlético Nacional and América de Cali?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Atlético Nacional won 2, América de Cali won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Atlético Nacional vs América de Cali?
Atlético Nacional score 4.00 goals per game on average and América de Cali 1.67. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Atlético Nacional's matches and 33% of América de Cali's.
What form are Atlético Nacional and América de Cali in?
Over the last 5 games Atlético Nacional have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and América de Cali 2-1-0 (2.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlético Nacional vs América de Cali?
The statistical background for Atlético Nacional vs América de Cali — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.