Atlético Nacional vs Santa Fe: match statistics
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Atlético Nacional vs Santa Fe: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Atlético Nacional plays Santa Fe in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Estadio Atanasio Girardot.
Recent form
Atlético Nacional has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Santa Fe has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Atlético Nacional scores 1.93 goals per game and allows 0.81. Santa Fe scores 1.54 and allows 1.08. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 37% of Atlético Nacional's games and 73% of Santa Fe's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 50%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Atlético Nacional has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.36 per game. Atlético Nacional takes 16.6 shots per game, while Santa Fe takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Atlético Nacional leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.26 goals per game after halftime. Santa Fe leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Atlético Nacional's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Santa Fe, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Atlético Nacional · 1.2 pts / game - Santa Fe
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 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.93 goals / game - Atlético Nacional · 1.54 goals / game - Santa Fe
Atlético Nacional is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.81 goals / game - Atlético Nacional · 1.08 goals / game - Santa Fe
Atlético Nacional scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
Santa Fe scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while Atlético Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 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 - Santa Fe
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.
Santa Fe is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - Atlético Nacional · 1.54 pts / game - Santa Fe
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Atlético Nacional - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Santa Fe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Santa Fe
* 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 | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.74 | 2.54 | • 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 52% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 27% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 80% | ▲ 96% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Atlético Nacional's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Santa Fe. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Atlético Nacional and Santa Fe play?
Atlético Nacional face Santa Fe on August 16, 2026 in Categoria Primera A at Estadio Atanasio Girardot. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Atlético Nacional and Santa Fe?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Atlético Nacional won 2, Santa Fe won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Atlético Nacional vs Santa Fe?
Atlético Nacional score 1.93 goals per game on average and Santa Fe 1.54. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Atlético Nacional's matches and 73% of Santa Fe's.
What form are Atlético Nacional and Santa Fe in?
Over the last 5 games Atlético Nacional have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Santa Fe 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Atlético Nacional vs Santa Fe?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.