Atletico Nacional vs Fortaleza Prediction 17 August 2025
🔈 The upcoming clash between Atlético Nacional and Fortaleza CEIF promises to be action-packed. Both teams are within the top eight of the Clausura standings and are eager to solidify their positions at the top of the table. Atlético Nacional are known for their high level of consistency, particularly in home matches. Meanwhile, Fortaleza CEIF have established themselves as a solid mid-table side, capable of surprising even strong opponents with their tight defense and disciplined play.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:5. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Fortaleza C.E.I.F):
- ball possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 3 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Atletico Nacional Medellin and Fortaleza C.E.I.F:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 8 against 3;
- average total in the 1st half - 2.5, in the 2nd half - 0.25;
- average total goals in the match - 2.75.
Head-to-head statistics Atletico Nacional - Fortaleza

Atletico Nacional Medellin Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa Libertadores, featuring Atlético Nacional as the hosts and São Paulo as the visitors. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here's the game statistics (Atlético Nacional vs São Paulo):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 0.
Atlético Nacional are currently sitting second in the Clausura standings, showcasing a well-rounded style of play. Their form is impressive, with six victories in their last ten matches and only one loss, indicating a consistently high level of performance. "Verde" are known for their defensive reliability, conceding just 0.97 goals per game. The team effectively uses possession to create attacking opportunities, making them a challenging opponent for most teams in the league.
Match Results: Atletico Nacional Medellin

Fortaleza C.E.I.F Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primera A, where Fortaleza Zipaquirá hosted Deportes Pereira. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Fortaleza Zipaquirá vs Deportes Pereira):
- possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corners: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 7;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Fortaleza Zipaquirá hold fifth place in the standings and are eager to secure their spot in the top eight. The team remains unbeaten in their last ten matches, although the majority ended in draws (six times). "Los Caudillos" focus on a defensive strategy, boasting impressive defensive stats with only 0.7 goals conceded per game over the last ten matches.
Match Results: Fortaleza C.E.I.F
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 2.5;
- Today's home team scores on average 1.75, while the visitors net 0.75.
First-Half Stats: Atletico Nacional Medellin (home) vs Fortaleza C.E.I.F (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 13;
- wins: 11 (68.75%) vs 1 (7.69%);
- losses: 2 (12.5%) vs 7 (53.85%);
- draws: 3 (18.75%) vs 5 (38.46%);
- Average goals scored: 1.31 vs 0.85;
- Average goals conceded: 0.31 vs 0.69.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 7 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.2) vs 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4).
- Atletico Nacional Medellin scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
- Fortaleza C.E.I.F won with a +1.5 handicap in last 17 games.
- Fortaleza C.E.I.F won with a +1.5 handicap in last 12 games (Liga Aguila).
- Fortaleza C.E.I.F won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 away games.
- Fortaleza C.E.I.F won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 0.75;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.75;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Atletico Nacional Medellin vs Fortaleza C.E.I.F
- average total in the tournament: 2.61 vs 2.08;
- average total goals scored: 1.65 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.9 vs 0.42;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.46;
- Atletico Nacional Medellin: average total at home in the tournament - 2.06;
- Fortaleza C.E.I.F: average total away in the tournament - 0.69;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.6) vs 1.3 (away - 1.2).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Atletico Nacional Medellin games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on corners
Atletico Nacional Medellin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.58; at home field - 5.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; at home field - 6.2.
Fortaleza C.E.I.F: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.77, away - 3.62;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 3.2.
- Over 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Atletico Nacional Medellin home games.
- Over 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Atletico Nacional Medellin home games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2 (1 for home team and 1 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 8 (1 for home team and 7 for away team).
Atletico Nacional Medellin: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.58; at home - 2.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; at home - 2.
Fortaleza C.E.I.F: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.12, away - 1.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current trends and form of both teams, we anticipate a tense match with a defensive focus from the visitors and an aggressive offense from the home side. Notably, in their last 7 head-to-head encounters, Fortaleza have only emerged victorious twice. The hosts will benefit from the home advantage and boast a well-balanced lineup. Therefore, we lean towards an Atlético Nacional victory.