Laura Rozo
There is a challenge for America de Cali at home, since the upcoming America de Cali vs Alianza Petrolera will be an important match for both teams that are beginning to carve their way in this season of Colombian Primera A Professional Soccer. America suffered a heavy defeat against Santa Fe last time out, while Alianza has just taken three points at home.
Without further introduction, JefeBet brings you the analysis, predictions, and other relevant information about the match between America de Cali vs Alianza Petrolera.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the America de Cali vs Alianza Petrolera Colombian Primera A Matchday 9 Game on March 19, 2023
- Where: Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium, Cali, Colombia
- When: Sunday, March 19, 2023, 03:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: America (-230) / Tie (+295) / Alianza Petrolera (+600)
- Asian Handicap: America (AH -1, -118) / Alianza Petrolera (AH +1, -103)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+128) / Under (-159)
- Both teams score: Yes (+148) / No (-200)
Bettng on America de Cali
America de Cali has performed well this season. In seven matches played so far, it has four wins and one draw. With these results, it holds the third place in the Colombian Primera A, being the team that has scored the most goals so far.
Despite the good approach and lineup, America de Cali lost surprisingly in the last match against Santa Fe as visitors. In a match where ball possession went mostly to America, the overflow of players such as José Enamorado and Fabián Sambueza gave the lions a 2-0 victory.
For the America de Cali vs Alianza Petrolera clash, it is expected that Andrés Sarmiento, an important striker who was out for several days due to injury and in the last match entered at halftime, will be able to return to his game. Guimarães’ men are good at home, and have not lost at home so far this year.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Diego Novoa; Esneyder Mena, Brayan Cordoba, Kevin Andrade, Edwin Velasco; Juan Portilla, Luis Alejandro Paz, Luis Sanchez, Darwin Quintero, Cristian Barrios; Facundo Suarez.
Betting on Alianza Petrolera
Alianza Petrolera comes into this America de Cali vs Alianza Petrolera match in high spirits after an undefeated run of three consecutive matches, tying La Equidad, and beating Deportivo Pasto and Unión Magdalena.
In the match against Union Magdalena, Alianza had a great reaction capacity.The team started losing with a goal by Ricardo Márquez from the penalty spot, but only five minutes later (66′) it tied the score. And in the 74th minute, Sebastian Acosta scored to cap off a great day at home.
For the América de Cali vs Alianza Petrolera duel, Hubert Bodhert’s team is expected to be cautious in its attacks, since it is well known that the scarlets are very dangerous when given space and know how to counterattack.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): José Luis Chunga; Efraín Navarro, Luciano Ospina, Pedro Franco, Leonardo Saldaña; Freddy Flórez, Rubén Manjarrés, Harrison Mojica, Sebastián Acosta, Luis Angulo; Ferlys García.
JefeBet Prediction
In this new America de Cali vs Alianza Petrolera clash, we believe that the home team will take the points.
Although the last matchday was difficult for America de Cali, it is clear that it is one of the best teams in Colombian soccer. It is good at home, has not lost at the Pascual so far this year, and will surely not make it easy for Alianza to keep its unbeaten record.
Prediction: America de Cali wins by 2-0.
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