Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Atlético Nacional played against Independiente Medellín in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on December 4, 2025. Final score: 2:1.

Recent form

Atlético Nacional has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Independiente Medellín has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Atlético Nacional scores 1.66 goals per game and allows 1.06. Independiente Medellín scores 1.48 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.30 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 58% of Atlético Nacional's games and 50% of Independiente Medellín's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 40%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Atlético Nacional has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.68 per game. Atlético Nacional takes 16.2 shots per game, while Independiente Medellín takes 15.9.

First-half and second-half trends

Atlético Nacional leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Independiente Medellín leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.85 after halftime.

When the teams score

Atlético Nacional's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (21 goals). For Independiente Medellín, it is minutes 31-45+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Categoria Primera A games average 2.30 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 4 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% of them.

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
1 : 1
Second half

Game stats

42Possession (%)58
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
6Shots14
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
3Shots on target3
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
0.76xG1.42
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1Corners2
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
22Dangerous attacks45
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
18Fouls16
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
8Cards9
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1.66Goals scored / game1.48
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1.06Goals allowed / game0.94
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
57%Average possession57%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
5.54Shots on target / game5.19
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

16.2Shots per game15.87
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
5.54Shots on target5.19
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
10.2%Shot conversion9.3%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
57%Possession57%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1.69xG for1.68
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1.18xG against1.11
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

Shooting quality

Atlético Nacional: DominantIndependiente Medellín: Dominant
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
Accuracy (shots on target)34%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.100.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.29

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Atlético Nacional
LWDDL
Season result split
46% W32% R22% P
Season (W-D-L)
23-16-11
1.70 pts / game · goal difference +30
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
16-5-4
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WWWWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.84Opponent xG: 1.41BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Independiente Medellín
WLDLD
Season result split
46% W33% R21% P
Season (W-D-L)
24-17-11
1.71 pts / game · goal difference +28
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
12-6-8
Last 5 away
2-0-3
WLWLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.97Opponent xG: 1.08BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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 12% better for: goals scored per game.

1.66 goals / game - Atlético Nacional · 1.48 goals / game - Independiente Medellín

Independiente Medellín is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.06 goals / game - Atlético Nacional · 0.94 goals / game - Independiente Medellín

Atlético Nacional scoring profile: strong

Atlético Nacional scores in 80% of games (40 of 50 meczów), while Independiente Medellín keeps a clean sheet in 38% (20 of 52 meczów).

Independiente Medellín scoring profile: strong

Independiente Medellín scores in 77% of games (40 of 52 meczów), while Atlético Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 34% (17 of 50 meczów).

83Goals scored (season)77
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
53Goals conceded (season)49
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
2.72Average goals per game2.42
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
4Goals scored (last 5)5
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
5Goals conceded (last 5)4
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

How often they score at least...

80%1 goal77%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
48%2 goals40%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
24%3 goals25%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
10%4 goals4%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

How often they concede at least...

66%1 goal62%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
30%2 goals21%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
10%3 goals6%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
0%4 goals4%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

* 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.

58%
Atlético Nacional - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.29 of 50 meczów
50%
Independiente Medellín - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.26 of 52 meczów
46%
League average

Goal patterns

26%BTTS at half-time19%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
4%BTTS in both halves4%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
34%Scored in both halves25%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

BTTS and goal count

46%Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
12%Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
60%BTTS - last 540%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

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)

Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
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Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

1st half

74%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
32%Min. 2 goals before half-time27%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
18%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time65%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
38%Min. 2 goals after half-time42%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
12%Min. 3 goals after half-time12%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

Game halveswhen 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 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.7 pts / game - Atlético Nacional · 1.35 pts / game - Independiente Medellín

Atlético Nacional - half-time state
44% leading38% draw18% trailing
Independiente Medellín - half-time state
31% leading42% draw27% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.7Points per game (1st half)1.35
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
0.9Goals scored (1st half)0.63
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
0.54Goals conceded (1st half)0.52
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1.44Average goals (1st half)1.15
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
62%Clean sheet before half-time62%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
38%No goal before half-time52%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

After half-time (2nd half)

1.6Points per game (2nd half)1.58
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
0.76Goals scored (2nd half)0.85
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
0.46Goals conceded (2nd half)0.42
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1.22Average goals (2nd half)1.27
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
62%Clean sheet after half-time65%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
48%No goal after half-time46%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

Atlético Nacional - second-half results

40% W40% R20% P
85
Half-time points
45
Half-time goals
+18
Goal difference (1st half)
80
Second-half points
+15
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.70
PPG before half-time
Lead holding105%

Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Independiente Medellín - second-half results

35% W54% R12% P
70
Half-time points
33
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
82
Second-half points
+22
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.35
PPG before half-time
Lead holding148%

Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Atlético Nacional - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.40
Goals scored / game0.40.4
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game0.61.2
1 goal60%80%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+1-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Independiente Medellín - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.001.40
Goals scored / game0.60.4
Goals allowed / game0.60.2
Average goals per game1.20.6
1 goal80%40%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet40%80%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference0+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 80% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Atlético Nacional
ScoredConceded
13
12
0-15
11
3
16-30
21
15
31-45
15
12
46-60
8
3
61-75
15
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (21 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.

Independiente Medellín
ScoredConceded
7
10
0-15
10
9
16-30
16
8
31-45
15
5
46-60
15
6
61-75
14
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.57
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
112%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
54%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+32%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
62%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Atlético Nacional

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.51
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.09
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-21.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.03
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.12
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
126%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
109%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.70
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

Independiente Medellín

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.57
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.03
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-22.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.20
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.17
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
153%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
71%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.71
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Categoria Primera A).

Teams vs league

Atlético NacionalLigaIndependiente Medellín
Average goals per game 2.722.30 2.42
Both teams scored 58%46% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 58%42% 40%
Clean sheets 34%33% 38%
Goal before half-time 74%65% 67%
Goal after half-time 70%69% 65%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.30
Average goals per game
46%
Both teams scored
42%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
33%
Clean sheets
1.32
Home goals / game
0.97
Away goals / game
+36%
Home attack advantage
+27%
Home defensive advantage
+19%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
65%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
35%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Atlético NacionalYellow cardSimon Garcia
  2. Independiente MedellínYellow cardBaldomero Perlaza Perlaza
  3. Independiente MedellínYellow cardLeyser Chaverra Rentería
  4. Atlético NacionalGoalJuan Manuel Rengifo DuqueAssist: Marlos Moreno Durán
  5. Atlético NacionalYellow cardWilliam José Tesillo Gutiérrez
  6. Independiente MedellínYellow cardDaniel Londoño Castañeda
  7. Independiente MedellínSubstitutionOn: Esneyder Mena PereaOff: Leyser Chaverra Rentería
  8. Independiente MedellínYellow cardFrancisco David Fydriszewski
  9. Atlético NacionalGoalAlfredo José Morelos Aviléz
  10. Independiente MedellínYellow cardKevin Andrés Mantilla Camargo
  11. Atlético NacionalSubstitutionOn: Casar Rafael Haydar VillarealOff: Simon Garcia
  12. Independiente MedellínSubstitutionOn: Jarlan Junior Barrera EscalonaOff: Léider Iván Berrío Peña
  13. Independiente MedellínYellow cardEsneyder Mena Perea
  14. Independiente MedellínSubstitutionOn: José OrtizOff: Fáiner Torijano Cano
  15. Atlético NacionalYellow cardCamilo Damián Cándido Aquino
  16. Atlético NacionalYellow cardFacundo Agustín Batista Ochoa
  17. Independiente MedellínYellow cardBrayan Léon Muñiz
  18. Atlético NacionalYellow cardAlfredo José Morelos Aviléz
  19. Independiente MedellínSubstitutionOn: Luis Fernando Sandoval OyolaOff: Brayan Léon Muñiz
  20. Independiente MedellínSubstitutionOn: Alexis Serna RomañaOff: Jaime Alvarado Hoyos
  21. Atlético NacionalYellow cardCasar Rafael Haydar Villareal
  22. Independiente MedellínGoalFrancisco David Fydriszewski

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.

Wilmar Alexander Roldán PérezMatches officiated: 23
6.3Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 265%Home wins26%Draws9%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Atlético Nacional's perspective: 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses against Independiente Medellín. Games average 3.40 goals, and both teams scored in 80% of them.

Deportivo Independiente Medellín
0 : 0
Club Atlético Nacional SA
Club Atlético Nacional SA
5 : 2
Deportivo Independiente Medellín
Deportivo Independiente Medellín
3 : 3
Club Atlético Nacional SA
Deportivo Independiente Medellín
1 : 1
Club Atlético Nacional SA
Club Atlético Nacional SA
1 : 1
Deportivo Independiente Medellín

FAQ

What was the result of Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín?

The Categoria Primera A match finished Atlético Nacional 2:1 Independiente Medellín. 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 Independiente Medellín?

In the last 5 head-to-head matches Atlético Nacional won 1, Independiente Medellín won 0 and 4 ended level. These games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín?

Atlético Nacional score 1.66 goals per game on average and Independiente Medellín 1.48. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Atlético Nacional's matches and 50% of Independiente Medellín's.

What form are Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín in?

Over the last 5 games Atlético Nacional have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Independiente Medellín 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.