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Pro League: Barcelona SC vs. El Nacional - Everything You Need to Know

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Barcelona SC is in seventh place in Ecuadorian soccer with 13 points, while CD El Nacional is in tenth place with 11 points. The difference of only 6 points between tenth and first place indicates that any result could drastically alter the standings. This weekend, both teams will face each other on matchday 9 of the second phase, in a crucial match for their aspirations.

Match: El Nacional vs. Barcelona SC.

Time: 16:00.

Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito.

Referee: Álex Cajas.

This is a key matchup for both teams, who are looking to close the gap on the table leaders.

In their last meeting, on April 18 during the first phase, Barcelona SC beat El Nacional 1-0 at the Monumental stadium. The yellow team's last visit to Quito was on May 28, 2023, where they won 4-1.

 

 

How do the teams arrive?

Nacional has 11 points, with a goal difference of -2. Its record includes three wins against Cumbayá, Emelec and Deportivo Cuenca, as well as two draws against Aucas and LDU Quito, and three defeats against Universidad Católica, Imbabura and Macará.

Barcelona SC has 13 points, having won four games against Imbabura, Independiente del Valle, Universidad Católica and Macará, one draw against Libertad and three defeats against Orense, LDU Quito and Deportivo Cuenca.

In addition, El Nacional has just qualified for the semifinals of the Copa, so a win at home would reinforce its good momentum and keep it in the fight for a place in the Copa Sudamericana.

The Referents

Octavio Rivero has established himself as Barcelona SC's attacking leader, accompanied by young talents such as Juan Usma, Jandry Gómez and Dylan Luque, who have been the Argentine coach's bets.

In his last match, Rivero shined by scoring two goals, leading Barcelona to its latest 2-1 victory over Macará in a vibrant and exciting match, corresponding to the sixth matchday of the second stage of the LigaPro.

El Nacional, meanwhile, has Gabriel Cortez, a player capable of making a difference, and goalkeeper David Cabezas, who was instrumental in the penalty shootout in the Copa quarterfinal match against LDU Quito, saving two penalties that took his team to the semifinals.

As for Allen Obando, who has barely logged 8 minutes on the field, it seems that he will continue not to be a starter under Holan's management, as several media outlets point out that Rivero will continue to be his preferred choice.

Forecasts

A close match is expected with no clear favorite, although Barcelona SC is slightly ahead at +159, while El Nacional is at +164, and a draw is offered at +230.

For total goals, the lines are set at 2 and 2.5, with over -127 and under -101. In the double option section, the Barcelona win/draw has a -219 odds, and the El Nacional win/draw is at -215.

Will both teams score? The "Yes" option has a -134 odds, while "No" is offered at +104. As for who will score the last goal, if you think it will be El Nacional, the odds are at +101; if you think it will be Barcelona, consider the -101 odds. The option that there will be no score with this condition is the juiciest, with +850.

These and other options will be available for you to enjoy this exciting encounter to the fullest.

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