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

Key match information

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

Current form

Atlético Nacional: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Independiente Medellín: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Atlético Nacional scores 1.66 and concedes 1.06 goals per match. Independiente Medellín scores 1.48 and concedes 0.94. League average: 2.30 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Atlético Nacional 58%, Independiente Medellín 50%. Over 2.5: Atlético Nacional 58%, Independiente Medellín 40%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 42%.

xG, shots and style

Atlético Nacional has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.68. Atlético Nacional: 16.2 shots per match, Independiente Medellín: 15.9.

Match halves

Atlético Nacional: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.76. Independiente Medellín: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.85.

Goals by minute

Atlético Nacional: 31-45+ (21 goals). Independiente Medellín: 31-45+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Categoria Primera A: 2.30 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 42%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 5 previous H2H matches were available: 1-4-0. Average goals 3.40, BTTS 80%.

Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
1 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

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-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1.66Goals scored / match1.48
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
1.06Goals conceded / match0.94
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
57%Average possession57%
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
5.54Shots on target / match5.19
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

16.2Shots per match15.87
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Atlético Nacional
LWDDL
Season result split
46% W32% R22% P
Season (W-D-L)
23-16-11
1.70 pts / match · goal difference +30
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
16-5-4
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WWWWD
Last 5 matches - 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 / match · goal difference +28
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
12-6-8
Last 5 away
2-0-3
WLWLL
Last 5 matches - 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 match.

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

Independiente Medellín is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.

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

Atlético Nacional scoring profile: strong

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

Independiente Medellín scoring profile: strong

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

83Goals scored (season)77
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
53Goals conceded (season)49
Atlético NacionalIndependiente Medellín
2.72Average goals in match2.42
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 matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

58%
Atlético Nacional - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.29 of 50 matches
50%
Independiente Medellín - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.26 of 52 matches
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 matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

Full match - team comparison (Over)

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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

Match 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 / match - Atlético Nacional · 1.35 pts / match - 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 match (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 match (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 half-time in 44% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

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 half-time in 31% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Atlético Nacional - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.601.40
Goals scored / match0.40.4
Goals conceded / match0.20.8
Average goals in match0.61.2
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 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.40
Goals scored / match0.60.4
Goals conceded / match0.60.2
Average goals in match1.20.6
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

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.57
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
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 defence on both sides

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 defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.12
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
126%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
109%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-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 defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.17
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
153%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
71%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-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 are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match 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 match
46%
Both teams scored
42%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
33%
Clean sheets
1.32
Home goals / match
0.97
Away goals / match
+36%
Home attack advantage
+27%
Home defence 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

Recent meetings (5): Atlético Nacional 1 - 4 - 0 Independiente Medellín. Average goals 3.40, both teams scored in 80% matches.

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.