Medellín hold the edge as Libertadores returns to Atanasio Girardot
Independiente Medellín welcome Liverpool to Estadio Atanasio Girardot on 25/02/2026 in a second-round Copa Libertadores clash that carries the feel of a tie already tilted in favour of the home side. Medellín arrive having taken the last meeting between these two sides, a 2-1 triumph in mid-February, and the numbers available point towards another evening where the red-and-blue support could be the decisive factor. The match will be refereed by Anderson Daronco and staged in Medellín’s 44,739-capacity cauldron — a venue that has the potential to amplify the margin between these teams.
Medellín’s recent run shows resilience: across ten latest results they produced a mix of wins and draws and managed to beat Liverpool in the previous encounter. Their attacking profile in the data reads encouragingly — 20 total shots with five on target reported — and while clean sheets have been hard to come by, the side’s ability to create chances at home stands out. Liverpool, by contrast, have struggled for consistency on the road and were beaten in that very meeting; their reported totals show fewer attempts (11 total shots, three on target) and a club still searching for reliable finishing.
Tactical snapshot and what the odds say
Bookmakers have made Medellín heavy favourites at 1.41, reflecting a 70.92% implied probability, while a Liverpool win is priced out at 8.00. The draw sits at 4.20. Those numbers echo the on-pitch evidence: Medellín’s superior recent scoring in this specific matchup and home advantage look influential. Both clubs shared draws in their most recent fixtures on 20 February — Medellín 2-2 with Llaneros and Liverpool 1-1 with Cerro — suggesting momentum is not one-sided, but the head-to-head and home statistics give Medellín the practical edge.
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Betting suggestion: Back Independiente Medellín to win (1) in the 1X2 market. The home victory is supported by the recent H2H result, Medellín’s superior shot volume, and strong bookmaker backing; consider a conservative stake given the short odds.
