Cúcuta Deportivo vs Atlético Nacional: match statistics
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Cúcuta Deportivo vs Atlético Nacional: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cúcuta Deportivo plays Atlético Nacional in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Venue: Estadio General Santander.
Recent form
Cúcuta Deportivo has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Atlético Nacional has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cúcuta Deportivo scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.69. Atlético Nacional scores 1.94 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Cúcuta Deportivo's games and 44% of Atlético Nacional's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 61%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Atlético Nacional has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.13 per game. Cúcuta Deportivo takes 9.9 shots per game, while Atlético Nacional takes 16.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Cúcuta Deportivo leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Atlético Nacional leads at halftime in 31% and scores 1.22 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cúcuta Deportivo's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Atlético Nacional, it is minutes 76-90+ (18 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
| Cúcuta Deportivo | Atlético Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Cúcuta Deportivo is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.6 pts / game - Atlético Nacional
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 63% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.94 goals / game - Atlético Nacional
Atlético Nacional is 97% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.69 goals / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 0.86 goals / game - Atlético Nacional
Cúcuta Deportivo scores in 78% of games (25 of 32 games), while Atlético Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 33% (12 of 36 games).
Atlético Nacional scores in 72% of games (26 of 36 games), while Cúcuta Deportivo keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 games).
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 - Cúcuta Deportivo
Over / Under - Atlético Nacional
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 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.34 pts / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.42 pts / game - Atlético Nacional
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cúcuta Deportivo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 25%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Atlético Nacional - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 69%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - 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
Cúcuta Deportivo
Atlético Nacional
* 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
| Cúcuta Deportivo | Liga | Atlético Nacional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.88 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 48% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 67% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Cúcuta Deportivo's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Atlético Nacional. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Cúcuta Deportivo and Atlético Nacional play?
Cúcuta Deportivo face Atlético Nacional on October 20, 2026 in Categoria Primera A at Estadio General Santander. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cúcuta Deportivo vs Atlético Nacional?
Cúcuta Deportivo score 1.19 goals per game on average and Atlético Nacional 1.94. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Cúcuta Deportivo's matches and 44% of Atlético Nacional's.
What form are Cúcuta Deportivo and Atlético Nacional in?
Over the last 5 games Cúcuta Deportivo have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Atlético Nacional 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cúcuta Deportivo vs Atlético Nacional?
The statistical background for Cúcuta Deportivo vs Atlético Nacional — 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.