America de Cali
- America de Cali have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five matches in all competitions.
- America de Cali boss David Gonzalez has set up his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation that is possession-based and has his side pressing hard to win the ball back and attacking wide.
- The White and Green have been a dangerous team in transition and should get chances to break down Alianza Atletico if they get the ball in behind their defence on Thursday.
Alianza Atletico
- Alianza Atletico have one win, three draws and one defeat in their last five, failing to win their last two away.
- Federico Urciuoli has instilled a pragmatic mentality in his side who will sit deep, absorb pressure and counter-attack or hurt their opponents from set pieces.
- The Peruvians have drawn their last three games and will be very tough to break down on the road to America de Cali.
Key Players
- Franco Coronel has been in fine goalscoring form with three of Alianza's last eight goals across their last five matches.
- Tomas Angel is a creative spark in the centre of the field with one assist in one continental game.
- Ariel Munoz is a good playmaker who can deliver a killer pass and has one assist in the one continental fixture he has played so far this season.
- Valentin Robaldo is the club’s leading scorer in Copa Sudamericana Group A with one goal in one game, but they will need another to get something from this fixture.
- Yeison Guzman is a solid anytime goalscorer pick for the home side after netting two of America’s last four goals in all competitions.
Betting Insights
America de Cali are 4.33 to draw, which looks big, but our main selection is Under 2.5 goals (1.85) and Both Teams to Score - No (1.65) .
Prediction
A draw would be a good result for both of these clubs and they may settle for it if it arrives on the night, but goals may be scarce .
