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

As Deportivo Cali prepare to host Atletico Nacional on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 00:30, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Deportivo Cali, currently 8th in the standings with 7 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Atletico Nacional, sitting 14th with 6 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Deportivo Cali and Atletico Nacional have been competitive, with Atletico Nacional claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Millonarios, Deportivo Cali recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Gallese, Correa, Alvarez, Aguilar, Orejuela, Martinez, Pajaro, Colorado, Reynoso, Dinenno, Rodriguez. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Atletico Nacional's last outing came against Independiente Santa Fe, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Deportivo Cali are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Deportivo Cali and Atletico Nacional 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 few goals: Deportivo Cali's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Atletico Nacional's games average 1.4 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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