National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Rionegro Águilas or Atlético Nacional that keep their silverware dream alive.
Rionegro have less rest than Atlético Nacional in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Primera A game only three days ago. This match was also played here at Estadio Alberto Grisales. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Atlético Nacional have had more rest.
Rionegro Águilas form and stats
Rionegro was eliminated in the 8th finals last season in the Copa Betplay. Deportivo Pereira was too strong.Rionegro Águilas are steadily winning Primera A games and points here at Estadio Alberto Grisales. 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat is the summary from 10 games. There’s a good atmosphere here at Estadio Alberto Grisales after three straight home wins.
Rionegro's previous game was a Primera A match also played at home, ending 4-1 versus Deportivo Cali. The home side are looking to build on that result. In the game before, an away victory in the Primera A match versus Boyaca Chico with a 2-1 scoreline.
The Rionegro fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 18 goals in 10 league matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Rionegro Águilas have conceded only 8 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Atlético Nacional form and stats
Atlético's mission in Copa Betplay last season failed in the quarter-finals against Deportes Tolima.As the visiting team in Primera A matches, Atlético Nacional have produced an overall stat of 6-1-3 so far.
It's the second away game in a row for Atlético, but there's smiles all around after the 3-2 victory versus Alianza Petrolera in the Primera A last time out. That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Deportivo Pasto in the Primera A.
Late drama in the previous game, when A. Andrade scored the winning goal two minutes into stoppage time to defeat Alianza Petrolera.
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Atlético Nacional are regular goalscorers on their travels. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Atlético struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 18 goals conceded from these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Rionegro won one game, three matches ended with a draw and Atlético Nacional has six wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / sixTop Goalscorers
![]() J. Obrian Arias 11 goals | ![]() A. Andrade Torres 7 goals | ![]() J. Duque Montoya 7 goals |
Rionegro Águilas missing players
Atlético Nacional missing players
| Rionegro Águilas | Atlético Nacional | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 7 | Won | W | 6 | 11 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Drew | D | 3 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 35 | 21 | Scored | S | 23 | 44 | ||
| 29 | 12 | Conceded | C | 22 | 37 | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 48% | 38% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 77% | 72% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 23% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 23% | 16% | ||
| 60% | 54% | BTTS | BTTS | 69% | 72% | ||
| 36% | 46% | Clean Sheets | C S | 15% | 20% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 12% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.5 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.1 | 1.9 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 106 | 52 | Total Shots | T S | 87 | 175 | ||
| 73 | 41 | Shots on Target | S O | 56 | 99 | ||
| 48% | 51% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 41% | 44% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Santa Fe | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 40 |
| 2 | Deportes Tolima | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 37 |
| 3 | Atlético Nacional | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 35 |
| 4 | Deportivo Cali | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 34 |
| 5 | Deportivo Pasto | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 34 |
| 6 | Junior | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 33 |
| 7 | America de Cali | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 31 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 33 |
| 8 | La Equidad | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 32 |
| 9 | Rionegro Águilas | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 31 |
| 10 | Millonarios | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 30 |
| 11 | Once Caldas | 20 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 30 |
| 12 | Envigado | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -3 | 23 |
| 13 | Atletico Bucaramanga | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 21 |
| 14 | Independiente Medellin | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 16 | -6 | 20 |
| 15 | Alianza Petrolera | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 26 | -13 | 19 |
| 16 | Jaguares de Cordoba | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 17 |
| 17 | Patriotas Boyaca | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 14 | -11 | 17 |
| 18 | Deportivo Pereira | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -10 | 16 |
| 19 | Boyaca Chico | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 33 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 22 | -20 | 15 |
| 20 | Cucuta Deportivo | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 38 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -20 | 14 |