Match Summary
Atletico Nacional defeated Once Caldas 1:0. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by S. Lucumí 63′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Atletico Nacional had 61% possession while Once Caldas held 39%. Atletico Nacional had 17 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Once Caldas. Atletico Nacional made 3 substitutions, Once Caldas made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Atletico Nacional and Once Caldas — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Torres
Match Statistics
Atletico Nacional had 61% possession against Once Caldas's 39%. Atletico Nacional registered 17 shots (4 on target) while Once Caldas managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 6–5. Fouls committed: 14–14.
Lineups
Atletico Nacional lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under J. Almirón, while Once Caldas deployed a 4-4-1-1 under H. Bodhert.
Defensive Solidity
Atletico Nacional deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Once Caldas'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
Atletico Nacional field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Once Caldas's 6 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
Atletico Nacional start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Once Caldas 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.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Atletico Nacional have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Once Caldas show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Atletico Nacional
Once Caldas
Head to Head
Atletico Nacional and Once Caldas have met 6 times — Atletico Nacional won 5, Once Caldas won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Atletico Nacional leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (12 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Atletico Nacional are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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Atletico Nacional
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Drawn
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Once Caldas
Recent Meetings (6)
API data: 24 Mar 2026