PEREIRA, Colombia (Interstat) — Deportivo Pereira will face Deportes Tolima in a Copa Colombia matchup Saturday at Estadio Hernán Ramírez Villegas, seeking to rebound from a lopsided defeat just one week earlier.

The game, scheduled for 8 p.m. local time, marks the second meeting between the two clubs in eight days. On May 16, Tolima routed Pereira 6-1 in Ibagué, a result that highlighted the visitors’ attacking depth and exposed defensive vulnerabilities in the home side.

Pereira enters the match with a single result in its most recent five outings (Interstat) — that loss to Tolima. The club has struggled to find consistency in the domestic cup competition, though playing at altitude in Pereira’s stadium could offer a slight advantage.

Deportes Tolima, meanwhile, has shown strong form overall. Before the May 16 victory, Tolima defeated Atlético Nacional 4-2 on March 1 in Ibagué, then lost to the same opponent 4-2 on Feb. 27 in Medellín. The club’s high-scoring tendency (Interstat) — 14 goals in its last three games (Interstat) — underscores an aggressive approach under manager David González.

According to projections from Interstat’s game simulator, Saturday’s contest is expected to end in a 1-1 draw. However, Interstat’s ELO-based probability model gives Tolima a 62.1 percent chance of winning, reflecting its superior recent record and offensive firepower.

Copa Colombia, the country’s premier knockout tournament, has seen both teams advance in previous rounds. A victory Saturday would position either side favorably for the later stages.

Key players to watch include Tolima forward Yeison Guzmán, who scored twice in the May 16 rout, and Pereira midfielder Jarlan Barrera, who will need to orchestrate more cohesive attacks than last week.

The match will be officiated by a Colombian refereeing crew. No weather concerns are forecast, with clear skies and temperatures around 68 degrees expected.

Pereira will be without suspended defender Carlos Ramírez, who received a red card in the second half of the May 16 match. Tolima reports no significant injuries or suspensions.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. local time. The game will be broadcast on Win Sports.