Atlético Nacional and Nacional face once again today in the Copa Libertadores 2021 GroupF. These two sides have already clashed in an eventful 4-4 draw, and now will meet againwith the second seedon the line. The hosts will be looking for their second win in the tournament, while the Uruguayan team will try to get their first victory in the group stage. Here, you’ll find everything there is to know about this game, such as information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it in the US.
The Colombian sideheads to this game after a hurtful defeat at the hands of Argentinos Juniors, who are surprisingly leading the group. After playing that gamein Paraguaydue to theconflictive situation in their country, Alexandre Guimaraes‘ boyswill be back at home hoping to get close to the next stage of the competition.
The Uruguayan champions had a weak start to their continental journey, having claimed only one point so far. El Bolso travel to Pereira after losing with Universidad Católica in Chile, and they need a winor at least a tie to remain alive in the tournament.
Atlético Nacional vs Nacional: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Time: 10 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Hernán Ramírez Villegas, Pereira
Atlético Nacional vs Nacional: Time by State in the US
ET: 10 PM
CT: 9 PM
MT: 8 PM
PT: 7 PM
Atlético Nacional vs Nacional: Storylines
Atlético Nacional suffered an unexpected blow against Argentinos Juniors, with whom they lost 2-0. The tough circumstances surrounding that game may have had an impact, though, and now it’s time for them to leave that night behind and move forward.
Guimaraes’ side has been knocked out of the Colombian league playoffs, leaving the Copa Libertadores as its only remaining challenge for a while. The upcoming match maybe crucial for both sides. El Verde could be strengthening itself in the second seed, while it might be the last chance for Nacional to fight for a Round of 16 berth.
Alejandro Cappuccio‘s team didn’t havemany games under its belt before beginning this competition, but there will be no room for excuses after three weeks in which the new local championship has also begun. If El Bolso don’t claim the three points in Colombia, their future in South America’s contest may be over.
Atlético Nacional vs Nacional: Copa Libertadores 2021 Standings
Atlético Nacional are currently second in GroupF with four points, five behind leaders Argentinos Juniors. Meanwhile, Nacional are at the bottom of the zone with only one point so far.
How to watch or live stream Atlético Nacional vs Nacional in the US
The game to be played between Atlético Nacional and Nacional for Matchday 4 of the Copa Libertadores 2021 will be broadcast in the US by Fanatiz,beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Atlético Nacional vs Nacional: Predictions and Odds
Bookmakers in the US haven’t unveiled their predictions yet. However, according to Caliente, Atlético Nacional are favorites with odds of -130, while Nacional have+350, and a tie would result in a +270payout.
Caliente | |
Atlético Nacional | -130 |
Tie | +270 |
Nacional | +350 |
* Odds via Caliente.