Macará
- Macará are unbeaten in their last three domestic matches.
- Guillermo Sanguinetti has installed a pragmatic, defensive unit at Macara, who will sit in a compact structure and look to counterattack or take advantage of set-pieces.
América de Cali
América de Cali’s form has been positive so far this season, with their last five matches across Colombian Primera A and Sudamericana giving them two wins, two draws and one defeat, a record that sees them comfortably inside the top eight of the Colombian top flight.
Head-to-Head
Macara and América de Cali will face off for the first time in official competition as they kick off their Copa Sudamericana Group A campaigns on Friday.
Macará
- Patricio Ramos has been a big influence in the dressing room, bringing experience and stability as a regular at the heart of the defense.
- They have conceded few goals at home in the league, and have Federico Paz and Matías Cabeza to thank for their defensive solidity.
América de Cali
- Their chief goal threat has been Yeison Estiven Guzmán, who has scored the most goals and created the most chances for his team in this campaign.
- Kevin Angulo and Rafael Carrascal are the creative outlets that make América tick, and often the players who make the most forward runs, allowing Guzmán to get into advanced positions.
Betting Insights
Under 2.5 goals looks like a good bet, priced at 1.53 , as we think América won’t be able to get much joy in front of goal, and Both Teams to Score - No is also attractive at 1.8 .
Prediction
Macará’s home record has been built on defensive solidity, but with points at a premium in the group stage, we’re going for the 3.4 home win.
