Goal brings you comprehensive details on how to follow this exciting second semester BetPlay League clash. This guide covers what fans should know, from kickoff moments to the key storyline surrounding the matchup between two regional heavyweights as the season resumes in spectacular fashion.
The debut fixture for the current Colombian champions, Millonarios, unfolds as they travel to Deportivo Pasto on the soil of the Galeras this Saturday, kicking off the second half of the campaign with a precise fight for positive momentum. This match marks a renewed challenge for the visitors, who will aim to establish their authority early and set a tone for the remaining rounds of the season.
Past season’s narrative returns with a familiar spark: the Tricolor, as Millonarios are nicknamed, will look to reinforce their home strength. The team wants to revisit the form that propelled them through the quadrangular stage, scrambling for control in tight contests against Nacional and Alianza Petrolera. The objective is clear — to position themselves as the leading force in the hands of coach Flavio Torres, building on the confidence gained from recent performances and the strategic preparation that preceded the resumption.
On the other side, the Ambassadors arrive in good spirits, carrying the momentum of a league title and a concise pre-season. Gamero’s squad is ready to demonstrate the arguments and depth that earned them the championship and the respect of observers, showing they can translate the past year’s successes into a strong start for the new phase of the league.
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How they get there
• Millonarios have taken four of the last five meetings with Deportivo Pasto in the Primera División, with one draw accompanying those results. They have not tasted defeat in Pasto since March 2019, a museum piece of statistics that adds weight to their away performance in this rivalry.
• Deportivo Pasto has forged a remarkable home run, stringing together ten consecutive First Division matches without a loss at their stadium (five wins and five draws). This is the longest unbeaten stretch in the league since a prior run in 2019, a sign of the team’s resilience and the home crowd’s energizing effect.
• The team from Pasto was notably the most productive in the final ten minutes of BetPlay DIMAYOR I League matches during 2023, converting ten goals in that critical period. This late surge highlights how the match can tilt decisively in the closing stages, inviting opponents to maintain focus until the final whistle.
• Deportivo Pasto also led the league in near-misses in 2023, striking the woodwork ten times — a statistic that emphasizes both their attacking intent and a bit of misfortune in front of goal.
• Millonarios showed a penchant for turning the tide in 2023, frequently reversing results when trailing at halftime. This capacity to rally demonstrates the team’s second-half discipline and tactical adaptability under pressure.
Head to head: last 5 matches
Millonarios has remained undefeated against the Volcánicos in their most recent five encounters, notching four victories — two of them on Pasto soil — and one draw. The recent history sets a mental framework that favors the visitor, while Pasto seeks to upset the narrative with home support and methodical play.
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