Atl. Nacional vs Petrolera: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Atletico Nacional prepare to host Alianza Petrolera on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 00:20, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Atletico Nacional, currently 11th in the standings with 9 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 9 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Alianza Petrolera, sitting 20th with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Atletico Nacional and Alianza Petrolera have been competitive, with Atletico Nacional claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Deportivo Cali, Atletico Nacional recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Castillo, Casco, Tesillo, Garcia, Roman, Uribe, Zapata, Rodriguez, Cardona, Moreno, Morelos. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Alianza Petrolera's last outing came against Cucuta, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Camilo Chaverra, Lasso, Viveros, Franco, Banguero, Meza, Castillo, Munoz, Valencia, Pardo, Fiorelli. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Atletico Nacional are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Atletico Nacional and Alianza Petrolera are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Atletico Nacional's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Alianza Petrolera's games average 2.3 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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