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Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

The CONMEBOL Libertadores Round of 16 first leg between Atletico Nacional and Sao Paulo at Atanasio Girardot in Medellin ended in a 0-0 draw. The game, played on August 12, 2025, saw Atletico Nacional dominate possession with 55%, unleashing 19 shots, but only managing one on target. Sao Paulo, with 45% possession, struggled to create chances, registering only 5 shots with none on target. Both teams committed a fair amount of fouls, Atletico Nacional with 18 and Sao Paulo with 13, resulting in two yellow cards each.
The AI prediction favored a Sao Paulo win, and also expected a balanced game. However, the match concluded in a draw, contradicting the pre-game AI prediction, which gave a 37.2% chance for a Sao Paulo victory against Atletico Nacional's 35.5% and a 27.4% chance for a draw. Atletico Nacional's recent form shows a mix of wins and draws in the Colombian Primera A and Copa Colombia, highlighting inconsistency. Sao Paulo's form has been similarly mixed, with wins in the Brazilian Serie A interspersed with a loss in the Copa do Brasil.
Atletico Nacional's next game is against Fortaleza CEIF in the Colombian Primera A. In their last five games against Fortaleza CEIF, Atletico Nacional has won 3 and drawn none. Meanwhile, Sao Paulo will face Sport in the Brazilian Serie A. Sao Paulo's previous head-to-head games against Sport show a mixed bag of results. Considering their recent form and previous encounters, both teams will need to improve their attacking efficiency in their upcoming matches. The 0-0 draw in this Libertadores clash sets up a tense second leg where both teams will aim to capitalize on their opportunities. Looking back at previous games between the two teams, Atletico Nacional beat Sao Paulo 2-1 in a 2016 Libertadores match, but the overall head-to-head record shows tight contests.

On August 12, 2025, Atletico Nacional will face Sao Paulo in a CONMEBOL Libertadores match at Atanasio Girardot. AI predicts a Sao Paulo victory, despite only a slight edge in win probability (37.2% vs 35.5%). The draw probability is a significant 27.4%. Atletico Nacional, with a recent mixed form, will rely on their star striker, known for his pace and finishing. However, Sao Paulo's squad, boosted by their creative midfielder, is considered slightly stronger (0.625 vs 0.466). Sao Paulo has been on a good run, winning 4 of their last 5 games. The AI's prediction hinges on Sao Paulo's midfield dominance and tactical flexibility. It promises to be a closely contested match.