Goal brings you all the details on the big BetPlay League clash between two standout rivals
Atletico Nacional visits Deportivo Pereira as the ninth round approaches, both clubs hungry for three points to climb the standings after recent results that did not go their way. This match showcases a classic confrontation: a storied powerhouse on the road, aiming to underline their quality against a home side eager to defend Pereira’s turf and reset momentum after a tough spell.
Atlético Nacional vs. Pereira for the BetPlay League 2023 I: squads and lineup updates
The reigning domestic champions come to a venue that has not been a friendly stage lately for them. Pereira, currently navigating a rough patch, will press to leverage home advantage at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas stadium and upset the visitors who claimed a decisive victory against them earlier this season in the league’s schedule.
Fans will have multiple options to follow the action, whether in front of the television or through online platforms, as both teams aim to savor a win in a crucial early-season stretch.
WHEN IS IT?
The kickoff is scheduled for Friday, March 17, at 8:00 PM local time. The timing fits broadcasters and fans across North America who follow South American football with interest.
HOW AND WHERE TO WATCH?
The match will be shown on Win Sports+ in Colombia. International viewers can stream via Win Sports Online on computers, smart TVs, smartphones, and tablets. The service is accessible through Android and iOS devices, making it easy to catch every moment of the game.
In Goal, supporters can also follow every moment of the match in real time, with live updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
LINEUPS
Pereira: Quintana; Hernandez, Perea, Ramirez; Moreno, Vasquez, Velasquez, Fory; black mouth; Rodríguez, Valencia.
National Athletics: wed; Roman, Castro, Zapata, Banguero; Solis, Gomez, Deossa; Barrera, Duke, Jader.
STATISTICS
Pre-match performance notes between Verdolagas and Matecañas show several interesting trends:
• Atlético Nacional has lost just one of their last 13 league meetings with Deportivo Pereira, with five wins and seven draws. Their lone loss at home to Pereira occurred in October 2021, a 3-2 result.
• Deportivo Pereira’s four home games in the BetPlay DIMAYOR I-2023 featured goals for both sides in every match. Pereira’s only home defeat so far came in their league debut, a 2-3 loss to Millonarios, with that match also the only one among those four that saw more than one goal conceded.
• Atlético Nacional has not tasted defeat in their last five BetPlay DIMAYOR I-2023 fixtures, recording two wins and three draws. This marks the longest unbeaten run for any team in the current competition up to this point.
• Deportivo Pereira ranks near the top for both goals scored and goals conceded in the BetPlay DIMAYOR League I-2023, illustrating a balanced but ambitious approach that keeps them in the title conversation alongside teams like América de Cali and others around the top of the table.
• Atlético Nacional has spent the fewest minutes trailing in the competition, a sign of consistent performance. Pereira, by contrast, has spent significant stretches behind in several fixtures, highlighting the urgency to turn delays into points in this encounter.
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