America Cali vs Alianza Prediction: Can America Cali finally return to victories while playing at home?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, America Cali will face Alianza at Stadium Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali. The home side head here after a loss (2-0) against Deportivo Pereira. The visitors arrive here after a loss (1-0), against Santa Fe.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The America Cali team comes to this game after a 2-0 defeat against Deportivo Pereira. The 1st half was even dominated by the America Cali team, which created more opportunities. However, these were opportunities without great danger, as the team would not be able to get any shot into the opponent's goal. Pereira's team, despite having fewer opportunities, demonstrated good efficiency, scoring in the 45th minute with the only shot on target that they could manage. In the 2nd half, Pereira's team came out strong again and made it 2-0 after 50 minutes. To make matters worse, the America Cali team would soon be reduced to 10 players, at 59', with Rivera's expulsion. Even so, the America Cali team would manage to share the 2nd half of the match. The team would even be capable of creating good opportunities, but would not take advantage of them and Pereira's team would end up taking the 3 points. With this result, the America Cali team is now in 17th place in the table, with 9 points. In the last 5 games, the team has recorded 3 draws and 2 defeats, having scored 8 goals and conceded 10. The team is at its worst moment in the league, going to the 3rd consecutive game without winning.

The Alianza team comes to this game after a 0-1 loss against Santa Fe. The Santa Fe team started the match very strong, making it 0-1 in the 9th minute, through Rodallega. However, the game would get complicated with Velasquez's expulsion at 30'. The team would still be able to maintain some control, however the 2nd half would be completely dominated by the Alianza team. The Alianza team would have an impressive 78% possession of the ball and 11 scoring opportunities. But the Santa Fe team would demonstrate great defensive support and manage to hold on to the result, ending up taking the 3 points. With this result, the Alianza team is now in 15th place in the table, with 11 points. In the last 5 games, the team has recorded 2 wins and 3 losses, having scored 12 goals and conceded 14.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, America has won 4, and Alianza has won 1. Goals were scored in all of those 5 games, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of those matches.

It’s hard to predict a winner in this match due to the intermittent form of both teams. Still Alianza is not expected to lose this match.