Deportivo Pereira
- Deportivo Pereira are winless in their last 5 matches (D1, L4), including a 0-0 draw at home to Once Caldas and a 0-2 defeat to Tolima away.
- The home side, who have yet to win in their eight home games in 2026 (D4, L4) are working on the rebuilding of the club.
- They are currently on a 5-match winless run and have only taken 7 points from 17 games this season.
- Manager Arturo Reyes has set up his team to play in a compact 4-3-3 shape that focuses on the defensive structure and maintaining order while looking to make use of midfielder Jherson Mosquera’s ability in transition and on the counterattack.
- Yuber Quinones is their leading scorer with just 4 goals in 16 appearances this term, so they are often forced into playing a pragmatic style of soccer with low-blocks, selective pressing and an effort to frustrate opponents while attempting to get bodies behind the ball when they have possession.
- However, on Saturday, they will face a National side that can stretch defences quickly and have the quality to break their gameplan.
Atletico Nacional de Medellin
- Atletico Nacional de Medellin are on a 3-match winning streak in Primera A 2026 after beating Independiente Medellin 3-2 away and Bucaramanga 2-0 at home.
- Diego Arias has built his team on the principles of high-intensity pressing, possession and dominance from the wide areas.
- Alfredo Morelos is their main goal threat with 9 Primera A 2026 goals in 15 games, making the difference up front.
- Dorlan Pabón brings flair and experience to the side, regularly unlocking opposition defenses with a mix of guile and power.
Key Players
- Alfredo Morelos is their main goal threat with 9 Primera A 2026 goals in 15 games, making the difference up front.
- Dorlan Pabón brings flair and experience to the side, regularly unlocking opposition defenses with a mix of guile and power.
- Yuber Quinones is their leading scorer with just 4 goals in 16 appearances this term.
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score - no is set at a short 1.77, which is the selection here as Pereira have only scored 8 goals in 8 home games this term and may not find the net on Saturday.
- However, there will be a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 goals is at 1.74, as Nacional are on a 3-match winning streak and are justifiably heavy favorites at 1.39 to win this fixture away to the bottom side in Colombia.
Prediction
Nacional should win comfortably if they are at their best.
