Nacional host Independiente del Valle today after tying the first game of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 series at Ecuador. Here you will find everything there is to know about this exciting knockout stage game, such as the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, and how to watch or live stream it in the US.

Nacional are inspired this season and even though they lost one match a couple of weeks ago in the Uruguayan championship, they bounced back and now are ready to continue their good moment against the always dangerous Independiente del Valle. 

The Ecuadorian team will try to beat another giant when they face Nacional, one of the biggest teams in South American football. The job is anything but easy for them, but Independiente have demonstrated they can shock the world. 

Nacional vs Independiente del Valle: Match Information 

Date: Wednesday, 2 December, 2020
Time: 5:15 PM ET
Location: Gran Parque Central, Montevideo

Nacional vs Independiente del Valle: Time By State In The U.S.

ET: 5:15 PM
CT: 4:15 PM 
MT: 3:15 PM 
PT: 2:15 PM 

Nacional vs Independiente del Valle: Head-To-Head

The first clash between these sides ended with a goalless draw in Ecuador. They both had opportunities to score but in the end, nothing happened between them. Now they know that somebody has to win within the first 90 minutes of the game or via penalty shootout. 

Nacional vs Independiente del Valle: Top Scorers 

Nacional: Gonzalo Bergessio (2)
Independiente del Valle: Gabriel Torres (4)

Nacional vs Independiente del Valle: Storylines 

It’s been a long time since Nacional won this tournament and they want to end that streak this year. The Uruguayan team have a well-rounded team and they are a strong side playing at home. This is a good opportunity for them but their rival won’t make things easy for them. 

Independiente have earned a reputation around the continent as a giant killer team. The Ecuadorians aren’t afraid of anybody and regardless of your history and your titles, they will always come with everything about you. That’s how they won the 2019 Copa Sudamericana and now they want to make history in the Libertadores now. 

How to watch or live stream online Nacional vs Independiente del Valle in the U.S.

Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS en Español will broadcast this game in the United States. This is the closest game of the day and nobody would like to miss it. 

Nacional vs Independiente del Valle: Predictions 

It’s hard to predict a clear favorite for this game, but it looks like Nacional have the edge in this duel. The Uruguayan team haven’t lost a game at home since October and they’ll try to keep things that way. However, Independiente will try to make history once again in front of a big club and playing at a mythical stadium.

* Odds to be published soon