- Home form: Alianza Atletico are winless from 2 home Copa Sudamericana matches (D1, L1, 0.5 goals scored & 1.5 conceded per game).
- Away form: America de Cali are winless from 2 away Copa Sudamericana group matches (D1, L1, 0.5 goals scored & 1.5 conceded per game).
America de Cali can overcome Alianza Atletico in tight game
America de Cali have the advantage over Alianza Atletico in Copa Sudamericana Group A 2026 as they currently sit third with four points from their first three games to their opponent’s one in fourth. The two sides face off on Thursday in what is a must-win game for both if they are to resurrect their respective continental campaigns.
America de Cali took the points when these sides last met two weeks ago, beating Alianza 2-1 at home. America have three wins and two defeats in their last five, but have lost their last two, while Alianza come into the game in poor shape with one win and four defeats in their last five.
Both managers are looking for more
Alianza Atletico
Federico Urciuoli has had some success at Alianza Atletico since taking over as manager in December 2025 with his high-risk, high-return 4-3-3 formation that features pushing full-backs and a pressing game that can see the whole team in the opponent’s half.
America de Cali
David Gonzalez has done a good job at America de Cali since taking over in September 2025, mixing up 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations with an emphasis on structure in midfield, creativity in the number 10 role and good link-up play between the number 10 and wingers.
Tactical matchup and odds
This clash of styles should suit America de Cali more as their more patient build-up style and midfield rotations will test Alianza’s intensity and commitment to the pressing game when they cannot win the ball back. America de Cali are 2.29 favorites to win a close match with both teams expected to score, but goals could be at a premium.
Both teams can score in this one
A score prediction of 1-0 to America de Cali seems about right as both managers will be desperate for the three points.
We’re taking Under 2.5 goals at 1.58 in this group stage matchup because both clubs have low scoring numbers in the group stage and there isn’t usually a big gap in the quality of the players in these South American second-tier international competitions.
- America have a slight edge in the goals stakes with Jorge Valencia their top scorer in the group with two in three games, while Tomas Angel has two assists.
- Alianza’s best chance of getting on the scoreboard is through Valentin Robaldo, who has scored two of his team’s last three goals, or Ariel Munoz, who has one goal and one assist in two Copa Sudamericana games.
- Both sides should be able to get on the board at some point in this game and the odds for Both to Score - Yes are solid at 1.94, but the stats are against this.
