The league table is allowed to rest as Deportivo Pereira and Atlético Nacional battle for Copa Betplay honors in this first Semi-finals leg of two fixtures.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Deportivo Pereira form and stats
Deportivo Pereira have collected 11 points from their Primera A home games so far after 3-2-4.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Deportivo Pereira, as their goalkeeper Aldair Alejandro Quintana Rojas has completely shut out the opponents for 223 minutes in the Primera A.
Deportivo Pereira's previous game was also played at home, ending 1-0 versus La Equidad. The home side are looking to build on that result. Hernández was "man of the match" with a rating of 7.45 out of 10. The defender Hernández hit one key pass and won 3 of 5 duels.
Preceding that game was the home draw versus Rionegro Aguilas that ended 0-0.Pereira are traveling soon after this match as the Primera A match at Independiente Medellin awaits in three days.
Deportivo Pereira are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 11 goals in 9 games. On the other hand, Deportivo Pereira have conceded 12 goals.
Atlético Nacional form and stats
There's been little loot from Atlético Nacional's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 9 away games in the Primera A. Atlético Nacional only have 1 win to counter their 5 defeats and 3 draws.
Atlético Nacional might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Independiente Medellin proved too strong as Atlético slumped to a 1-2 defeat in front of their own fans at Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Midfield player Pabón was the top player of the team with a match rating of 8.11/10. Pabón scored one goal and hit three key passes.
Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Union Magdalena's place.The schedule is very tough for Atlético Nacional now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Primera A game at Boyaca Chico is waiting in only three days.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Atlético Nacional as they have only managed to score 6 times from 9 away games in the league. Atlético Nacional have conceded 13 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The 4 most recent fixtures involving these opponents have all ended as Atlético Nacional victories. Are we destined for another one?Top Goalscorers
  J. Duque Montoya 10 goals |  C. Ramírez Aguirre 8 goals |  D. Pabón Ríos 8 goals |
Deportivo Pereira missing players
Atlético Nacional missing players
| Deportivo Pereira | Atlético Nacional | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 6 | Won | W | 3 | 13 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 3 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Lost | L | 7 | 9 | ||
| 24 | 15 | Scored | S | 12 | 40 | ||
| 28 | 16 | Conceded | C | 18 | 27 | ||
| 84% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 60% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 69% | 80% | ||
| 32% | 46% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 38% | 56% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 15% | 16% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 12% | ||
| 36% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 46% | 48% | ||
| 40% | 46% | Clean Sheets | C S | 15% | 28% | ||
| 40% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 38% | 24% | ||
| 4.8 | 5.6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.2 | 4.8 | ||
| 5.2 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.7 | 5 | ||
| 2.4 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.9 | 2.6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 11.6 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.2 | 14.6 | ||
| 4 | 4.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.2 | 5.6 | ||
| 24% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 29% | ||
| 9.4 | 8.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.4 | 10.6 | ||
| 3 | 2.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Rionegro Aguilas | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 37 |
| 2 | Independiente Medellin | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 32 |
| 3 | America de Cali | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | Deportes Tolima | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 28 |
| 5 | Atlético Nacional | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 27 |
| 6 | Millonarios | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 26 |
| 7 | Alianza Petrolera | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -4 | 25 |
| 8 | Deportivo Cali | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 24 |
| 9 | Deportivo Pasto | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -3 | 23 |
| 10 | Santa Fe | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 23 |
| 11 | Union Magdalena | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -5 | 22 |
| 12 | Junior | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| 13 | Atletico Bucaramanga | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -3 | 20 |
| 14 | La Equidad | 17 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -3 | 19 |
| 15 | Deportivo Pereira | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 19 |
| 16 | Once Caldas | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -1 | 18 |
| 17 | Atletico Huila | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 10 | -1 | 18 |
| 18 | Boyaca Chico | 17 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 17 |
| 19 | Jaguares de Cordoba | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 13 | -12 | 11 |
| 20 | Envigado | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | -15 | 9 |
