CONMEBOL Sudamericana, Group A · Round 2
América de Cali
Alianza Atlético de Sullana
América de Cali seeks to lead Group A after a draw in the first round
Alianza Atlético tries to move up the table and take away Colombian dominance in the competition
On Wednesday, April 16, at 02h, América de Cali hosts Alianza Atlético de Sullana in a match with the stadium still undefined. The duel, valid for the second round of the Sudamericana, can change the leadership position of Group A, where the Colombian team still has only one point.
O que está em jogo
With the first game concluded, Group A is practically tied in points, except for O'Higgins, Academia Puerto Cabello, Racing Club, Deportivo Cuenca, Olimpia, Carabobo FC, and Montevideo City Torque, which already have three points. América de Cali, with one point, needs to win to not fall behind the other leaders and secure the first place still in this phase. The Peruvian team, with no points, has the chance to open space in the table if they achieve victory.
Win Probability
48.0%América de Cali27.0%Alianza Atlético de SullanaComo os times chegam
The recent campaign of América de Cali has been irregular: two draws, two defeats, and one victory in the last five commitments. The last confrontation, a 0-0 draw with Llaneros FC, left the team without scored goals, but still showed defensive solidity. On the other hand, Alianza Atlético arrived at the Sudamericana with a sequence of three draws, a convincing 3-0 victory over CD Moquegua, and a defeat to Sporting Cristal, revealing an attack that has found the back of the net in decisive moments.
Recent Form
América de Cali
Alianza Atlético de Sullana
Análise tática
The numbers indicate a slight advantage to the home team, with 48% chance of victory, while the draw has a 25% probability. The statistical model indicates that the visitor still has a 27% chance of taking the three points, which suggests that the match can be balanced. Tactically, the Colombian team should seek ball possession to control the rhythm and take advantage of the good defensive organization shown in the last goalless draw. The Peruvian team, in turn, may bet on quick transitions, taking advantage of the offensive confidence that generated three goals against Moquegua.
Season Averages
Match overview
Shots
Standings
| Pos | Team | J | V | E | D | GP | GC | SG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Olimpia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Carabobo FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Deportivo Cuenca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | Racing Club | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | América de Cali | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | Montevideo City Torque | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | O'Higgins | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | San Lorenzo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Cienciano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | River Plate | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | São Paulo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Barracas Central | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Caracas F.C. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Tigre | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Deportivo Riestra | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Botafogo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Boston River | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 3 | Recoleta FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Juventud de Las Piedras | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Palestino | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Vasco da Gama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Blooming | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Alianza Atlético de Sullana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Santos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Atlético Mineiro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Grêmio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Millonarios | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Macará | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Club Independiente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Red Bull Bragantino | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Audax Italiano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Goals by Minute Range
O cenário da partida
If América de Cali conquers the three points, it opens a comfortable margin to maintain the leadership and pressure the other contenders in the next rounds. A defeat or draw will leave the team vulnerable to losing the top spot. For Alianza Atlético, the victory would represent a significant leap, taking the team out of the minimum scoring zone and placing it as a surprise in the group. The duel, therefore, has direct implications in the fight for classification to the group stage, and the expectation is for a disputed match, where each detail can define the immediate future of the two clubs.
Top Scorers
América de Cali
Alianza Atlético de Sullana