Categoria Primera A
Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 02:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali Prediction & Stats - Categoria Primera A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali carries real history into this round of the Categoria Primera A.
The two sides meet on 27/08 (Thursday) at Estadio Atanasio Girardot, 02:30 (UK time).
Read the Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 25-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Atlético Nacional the side to beat, with roughly 58% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Categoria Primera A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Atlético Nacional Preview
Atlético Nacional reach this fixture 28 match into their Categoria Primera A. Here is where Atlético Nacional stand:
In this competition
20 won, 1 drawn, 7 lost
2.18 points per game
54 scored, at 1.93 a game
23 conceded, at 0.82 a game
Atlético Nacional, season-wide
20 won, 1 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alfredo Morelos, 13 goals
Most assists: Juan Manuel Rengifo Duque, 6 assists
Recent results — Atlético Nacional
23/08/2026 15:00
09/08/2026 21:15
02/08/2026 16:45
28/07/2026 21:30
21/07/2026 17:00
Deportivo Cali: how they are travelling
Deportivo Cali come in 23 matches into their Categoria Primera A.
Here is what Asociación Deportivo Cali have produced:
In this competition
9 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost
1.48 points per game
26 scored, at 1.13 a game
19 conceded, at 0.83 a game
Asociación Deportivo Cali, season-wide
9 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Steven Andrés Rodríguez Ossa, 9 goals
Most assists: Johan Andrés Martínez, 5 assists
Recent results — Asociación Deportivo Cali
23/08/2026 19:10
08/08/2026 21:30
01/08/2026 19:10
24/07/2026 21:15
24/05/2026 16:30
The head-to-head favours Atlético Nacional
Recent meetings have tended to go Atlético Nacional's way against Deportivo Cali.
From 42 match(es):
Atlético Nacional: 14 win(s)
Deportivo Cali: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 15
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali prediction.
Form comparison Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Atlético Nacional
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
2.18 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.83 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.69 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 92% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3.17 | 2.44 |
| Scored | 1.93 | 2.75 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 0.82 | 0.42 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 42% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 58% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 8% | 44% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 2.15 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.12 | 1.43 |
Away Team
Deportivo Cali
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
W
|
1.48 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.92 |
| Away |
W
L
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 50% | 27% |
| Goals | 1.96 | 2 | 1.91 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.33 | 0.91 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 42% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 17% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.5 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 0.93 | 1.26 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Atlético Nacional and Deportivo Cali in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Deportivo Cali.
With odds of 2.16, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Atlético Nacional’s recent struggles and Deportivo Cali’s form.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After analysing different betting markets for Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali, under 9.5 corners stands out as the best option based on both teams’ playing styles.
We don’t expect a game filled with attacks, which should reduce the number of corners. With this in mind, backing under 9.5 corners looks like a solid bet.
Fixture information - Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali
Match: Atlético Nacional vs Deportivo Cali
Competition: Categoria Primera A
Date: Thursday, 27/08/2026
Kick-off: 02:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Atanasio Girardot
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Stats
The statistics for Atlético Nacional vs Los Azucareros that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.36
League: 2.49
Both Teams to Score
39%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
66%
League: 74%
Over 2.5+
45%
League: 45%
Cards
6.06
League: 5.81
Corners
10.19
League: 8.94
Home Team
Atlético Nacional
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
W
L
|
2.18 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.83 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.69 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 92% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3.17 | 2.44 |
| Scored | 1.93 | 2.75 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 0.82 | 0.42 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 42% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 58% | 19% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 8% | 44% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 2.15 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.12 | 1.43 |
Away Team
Deportivo Cali
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
W
|
1.48 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.92 |
| Away |
W
L
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 50% | 27% |
| Goals | 1.96 | 2 | 1.91 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.33 | 0.91 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 42% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 17% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.5 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 0.93 | 1.26 |
Corners
9.61 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Atlético Nacional received +1% more corners than Deportivo Cali in the Categoria Primera A
9.48 / Match
Fortaleza CEIF
(7)
América de Cali
(13)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(4)
Junior
(13)
Junior
(3)
Deportes Tolima
(7)
Deportes Tolima
(2)(4)
La Equidad
(3)
Deportivo Pasto
(2)
Independiente Medellín
(6)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(3)
Deportes Tolima
(6)
América de Cali
(5)
Boyacá Chicó
Cards
2.93 / Match
+7% Cards / Match
Deportivo Cali received +7% more cards than Atlético Nacional in the Categoria Primera A
3.13 / Match
Fortaleza CEIF
(3)
América de Cali
(4)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(0)
Junior
(3)
Junior
(5)
Deportes Tolima
(2)
Deportes Tolima
(1)(2)
La Equidad
(4)
Deportivo Pasto
(1)
Independiente Medellín
(4)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(3)
Deportes Tolima
(1)
América de Cali
(4)
Boyacá Chicó
Goals Scored
1.93 / Match
+71%
Atlético Nacional is +71% better in terms of goals scored
1.13 / Match
Fortaleza CEIF
(2)
América de Cali
(0)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(3)
Junior
(1)
Junior
(0)
Deportes Tolima
(3)
Deportes Tolima
(1)(2)
La Equidad
(2)
Deportivo Pasto
(0)
Independiente Medellín
(2)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(1)
Deportes Tolima
(1)
América de Cali
(0)
Boyacá Chicó
Goals Conceded
0.82 / Match
+1%
Deportivo Cali condeded +1% more goals than Atlético Nacional
0.83 / Match
Fortaleza CEIF
(1)
América de Cali
(1)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(0)
Junior
(0)
Junior
(3)
Deportes Tolima
(1)
Deportes Tolima
(0)(2)
La Equidad
(0)
Deportivo Pasto
(1)
Independiente Medellín
(0)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(1)
Deportes Tolima
(0)
América de Cali
(1)
Boyacá Chicó
Categoria Primera A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Atlético Nacional
|
28 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 54 | 23 | 31 | 61 | 2.18 |
| 2 |
América de Cali
|
26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 47 | 1.81 |
| 3 |
Deportes Tolima
|
28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 39 | 27 | 12 | 47 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Junior
|
28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 45 | 1.61 |
| 5 |
Santa Fe
|
27 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 40 | 1.48 |
| 6 |
Once Caldas
|
26 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 42 | 31 | 11 | 40 | 1.54 |
| 7 |
Independiente Medellín
|
23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 35 | 1.52 |
| 8 |
Deportivo Cali
|
23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 34 | 1.48 |
| 9 |
Rionegro Águilas
|
23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 29 | -3 | 34 | 1.48 |
| 10 |
Deportivo Pasto
|
26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 34 | 1.31 |
| 11 |
Millonarios
|
23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 33 | 1.43 |
| 12 |
Llaneros
|
24 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 33 | 1.38 |
| 13 |
La Equidad
|
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 33 | 42 | -9 | 33 | 1.27 |
| 14 |
Atlético Bucaramanga
|
24 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 32 | 24 | 8 | 32 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Fortaleza CEIF
|
24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 33 | -6 | 27 | 1.13 |
| 16 |
Jaguares de Córdoba
|
24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 40 | -18 | 22 | 0.92 |
| 17 |
Cúcuta Deportivo
|
24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 44 | -18 | 21 | 0.88 |
| 18 |
Alianza Petrolera
|
23 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 33 | -16 | 19 | 0.83 |
| 19 |
Boyacá Chicó
|
22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 42 | -27 | 17 | 0.77 |
| 20 |
Deportivo Pereira
|
22 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 33 | -18 | 12 | 0.55 |
Odds
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Santa Fe
Once Caldas
Rionegro Águilas
Millonarios
Llaneros
Atlético Bucaramanga
Cúcuta Deportivo
Alianza Petrolera
Deportivo Pereira