Match Summary
Deportivo Cali defeated Atletico Nacional 1:0. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by N. Benedetti 78′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Deportivo Cali had 35% possession while Atletico Nacional held 65%. Deportivo Cali had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 6 (1 on target) for Atletico Nacional. Deportivo Cali made 2 substitutions, Atletico Nacional made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Deportivo Cali and Atletico Nacional — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Delgado
Match Statistics
Deportivo Cali had 35% possession against Atletico Nacional's 65%. Deportivo Cali registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Atletico Nacional managed 6 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 30–13.
Lineups
Deportivo Cali lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under G. Pelusso, while Atletico Nacional deployed a 4-1-4-1 under J. Almirón.
Defensive Solidity
Deportivo Cali deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Atletico Nacional's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Deportivo Cali field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Atletico Nacional's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Deportivo Cali start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Atletico Nacional averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Deportivo Cali have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. Atletico Nacional show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Deportivo Cali
Atletico Nacional
Head to Head
Deportivo Cali and Atletico Nacional have met 2 times — Deportivo Cali won 1, Atletico Nacional won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (2 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.
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Deportivo Cali
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Drawn
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Atletico Nacional
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026