Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Nacional: match statistics
Atlético Nacional displays clearly better form with four wins in their last five matches and an impressive 3-0-0 record in the overall season. The visiting team has scored 12 goals in the last five matches while conceding only 4, which translates to an average of 2.4 points per game. Deportivo Cali, despite decent home form (67% wins at home), shows instability in recent overall matches with a 2-1-2 record and only 1.4 points per game. The hosts have conceded 6 goals in the last 5 matches, suggesting defensive issues that Atlético's efficient offense could exploit. Considering the advantage in form, goal efficiency, and overall stability of the visitors, I expect Atlético Nacional to win, although Deportivo Cali's home advantage does not rule out an upset.
Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Nacional: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Deportivo Cali played against Atlético Nacional in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Deportivo Cali has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Atlético Nacional has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Deportivo Cali scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.17. Atlético Nacional scores 3.33 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Deportivo Cali's games and 67% of Atlético Nacional's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 100%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Atlético Nacional has the higher season xG average, 2.28 to 1.42 per game. Deportivo Cali takes 13.5 shots per game, while Atlético Nacional takes 21.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Deportivo Cali leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Atlético Nacional leads at halftime in 67% and scores 2.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Deportivo Cali's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Atlético Nacional, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 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 displays clearly better form with four wins in their last five matches and an impressive 3-0-0 record in the overall season. The visiting team has scored 12 goals in the last five matches while conceding only 4, which translates to an average of 2.4 points per game. Deportivo Cali, despite decent home form (67% wins at home), shows instability in recent overall matches with a 2-1-2 record and only 1.4 points per game. The hosts have conceded 6 goals in the last 5 matches, suggesting defensive issues that Atlético's efficient offense could exploit. Considering the advantage in form, goal efficiency, and overall stability of the visitors, I expect Atlético Nacional to win, although Deportivo Cali's home advantage does not rule out an upset.
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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
| Deportivo Cali | Atlético Nacional | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.34 |
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 114% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Deportivo Cali · 3 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 122% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Deportivo Cali · 3.33 goals / game - Atlético Nacional
Atlético Nacional is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Deportivo Cali · 0.67 goals / game - Atlético Nacional
Deportivo Cali scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 meczów), while Atlético Nacional keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Atlético Nacional scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Deportivo Cali keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - Deportivo Cali
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 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Deportivo Cali · 2.33 pts / game - Atlético Nacional
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Cali - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 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 67% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 2.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
* 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 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Deportivo Cali
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
| Deportivo Cali | Liga | Atlético Nacional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.43 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 47% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 63% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Deportivo Cali's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Atlético Nacional. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Nacional?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Deportivo Cali 0:1 Atlético Nacional. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Deportivo Cali and Atlético Nacional?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Deportivo Cali won 1, Atlético Nacional won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Nacional?
Deportivo Cali score 1.50 goals per game on average and Atlético Nacional 3.33. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Deportivo Cali's matches and 67% of Atlético Nacional's.
What form are Deportivo Cali and Atlético Nacional in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Cali have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Atlético Nacional 3-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Nacional?
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.