Football Result
Billy Arce 55'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Atletico Nacional
Draws
Internacional
Atlético Nacional triumphed over Internacional with a 3-1 victory in their CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match at the Atanasio Girardot in Medellin. The AI prediction favored Internacional to win, with a 43.6% probability, however, Atlético Nacional defied expectations. The home side, employing a 4-2-3-1 formation, took the lead through Kevin Viveros in the 39th minute, with Billy Arce extending their advantage in the 55th minute. Internacional, playing a 4-3-1-2 formation, struggled to convert their possession advantage (56.7%) into goals. Alan Patrick scored a penalty in the 80th minute to give Internacional some hope, but Viveros sealed the victory for Atlético Nacional with a goal in stoppage time.
Atlético Nacional had fewer shots overall (11 vs. 10) but were more clinical, converting three of their shots on target into goals. Internacional, despite having more shots on target (5), only managed to score one goal. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls (12 for Atlético Nacional, 11 for Internacional) and received four yellow cards each, indicating a closely contested affair despite the scoreline.
Atlético Nacional's victory marks a significant improvement in their Libertadores campaign, following a recent loss to Bahia. In their previous match, Atletico Nacional drew 1-1 against Independiente Medellin. Their upcoming Libertadores fixture against Nacional will be a crucial test of their away form. Internacional, on the other hand, faces Botafogo in their next match, a challenging fixture considering Botafogo's strong home record, despite Internacional winning the last match between them. Recent form shows Internacional losing to Corinthians in the Brazilian Serie A, so they will be seeking to bounce back from this defeat.
Looking at the broader context, Atlético Nacional's recent form has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses in their domestic league. Internacional has also experienced mixed results, including a recent loss to Corinthians and a draw against Nacional in the Libertadores. This victory for Atlético Nacional breaks a pattern of mixed results, showcasing their potential at home. The previous head-to-head match in this year's competition saw Internacional win 3-0, making this victory a sweet revenge for the Colombian side. Given Nacional's recent form, as well as Atletico Nacional's home form in the last H2H matches against Nacional, Atletico Nacional has a good chance to win this game.
On May 8, 2025, Atlético Nacional will face Internacional in a CONMEBOL Libertadores match at Atanasio Girardot in Medellin, Colombia. According to AI predictions, Internacional has a 43.6% chance of winning, while Atlético Nacional's chances stand at 30.5%, with a 26.0% chance of a draw. The AI gives Internacional the edge with a rate of 0.59 compared to Atlético Nacional's 0.49. Internacional's recent form has been inconsistent, but their star striker, Henrique Dourado, will be a key player to watch. Atlético Nacional will be relying on their experienced midfielder, Macnelly Torres, to control the game's tempo. Internacional defeated Atlético Nacional in the last head-to-head match with a score of 3-0. The AI anticipates a tough match, but forecasts an Internacional victory.