Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín: preview and stats
Colombian Primera AClausura 2026Matchday 16Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
Scheduled
- Atlético Nacional go into the match 1st in the table with 29 points; Independiente Medellín are 7th with 23.
- Atlético Nacional in their last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
- Independiente Medellín in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
- At home, Atlético Nacional score 1.83 and concede 0.50 goals per game; 50% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Independiente Medellín score 1.83 and concede 1.50 goals per game; 83.3% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Atlético Nacional average 8.00 at home and Independiente Medellín 8.17 away.
- In the league they have met 38 times since 2016: Atlético Nacional won 13, Independiente Medellín won 9 and 16 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Nacional | 1st | 29 | 14 | W-L-W-D-W |
| Independiente Medellín | 7th | 23 | 14 | L-W-L-D-L |
Latest Atlético Nacional matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | Deportivo Pasto | H | 3-0 (W) |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Cúcuta Deportivo | A | 0-1 (L) |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Boyacá Chicó | A | 4-1 (W) |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Deportes Tolima | H | 0-0 (D) |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Junior FC | H | 3-1 (W) |
Latest Independiente Medellín matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Once Caldas | H | 0-2 (L) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | América de Cali | A | 2-1 (W) |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Santa Fe | H | 0-1 (L) |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Millonarios | H | 2-2 (D) |
| 26 Sept 2026 | Junior FC | A | 0-2 (L) |
Atlético Nacional at home vs Independiente Medellín away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Atlético Nacional (home) | Independiente Medellín (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| Goals scored | 1.83 | 1.83 |
| Goals conceded | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| Over 2.5 | 50% | 83.3% |
| Both teams to score | 50% | 66.7% |
| Corners for | 4.67 | 4.67 |
| Match corners | 8.00 | 8.17 |
| Cards received | 3.33 | 3.33 |
| Match cards | 5.67 | 6.00 |
Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 38 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2026 | Independiente Medellín 2-3 Atlético Nacional | Apertura |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Atlético Nacional 2-1 Independiente Medellín | Clausura, Quadrangular round |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Independiente Medellín 0-0 Atlético Nacional | Clausura, Quadrangular round |
| 26 Oct 2025 | Atlético Nacional 5-2 Independiente Medellín | Clausura |
| 7 Sept 2025 | Independiente Medellín 3-3 Atlético Nacional | Clausura |
Full Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín head to head
Referee
The referee is Jonathan Jair Ortíz Tonguino: 5.30 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 5.96).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Atlético Nacional
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 38 | 17 | 3.15 | 12 |
| Andrés Sarmiento | 37 | 12 | 2.76 | 0 |
| Juan Rengifo | 44 | 10 | 2.44 | 6 |
Independiente Medellín
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Montaño | 31 | 7 | 2.18 | 2 |
| Carlos Lucumí | 30 | 4 | 1.68 | 3 |
| Yony González | 22 | 2 | 1.67 | 4 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Colombian Primera A, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín play?
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 18:10 (Bogotá time).
Where is Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín played?
At Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín.
Who is the referee for Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín?
Jonathan Jair Ortíz Tonguino.
What form are Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín in?
Atlético Nacional: W-L-W-D-W in their last 5; Independiente Medellín: L-W-L-D-L in their last 5.