America de Cali vs Macara Prediction 29 May 2026
🔊 Group A of the Copa Sudamericana remains wide open heading into the final round. América de Cali sit second with 8 points ahead of their crucial home fixture against Macará, who top the group with 9. A win would see the Colombian side leapfrog their rivals and secure a direct spot in the knockout stage as group winners. This clash stands out as one of América’s defining moments on the international stage this season. They have looked strong at home and are fully aware that victory guarantees top spot. For Macará, meanwhile, a draw would be enough to see them retain first place and advance.
Head-to-Head
📊 The only official meeting between these sides took place on 10 April 2026 in the first round and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a comparison of the key stats from that match (Makara played at home):
- Possession: 41% vs 59%;
- Corners: 5 vs 2;
- Fouls: 12 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 1 vs 3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
America de Cali Team Overview
🔴 The Colombian side head into this fixture in high spirits. After a rocky start to the group stage, América have managed to steady the ship and pick up crucial points in recent rounds. Their biggest asset remains the home atmosphere in Cali. At the Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, the team play with far more aggression: they press relentlessly, move the ball quickly down the flanks, and create plenty of chances through high pressing.
⚪ Special attention should be paid to their attacking line. América consistently put opposing defences under pressure with rapid vertical attacks and set pieces. Thanks to their intensity and high tempo, the Colombians are now considered slight favourites in the group. However, their defence is not always rock solid. Throughout the group stage, América have struggled at times against swift counter-attacks and have been prone to mistakes when transitioning from attack to defence.
Match Results: America de Cali
Macara Team Overview
Macará played their most recent official match on in the Ecuadorian Serie A, suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Emelec.
The key stats from the match (Macará vs Emelec):
- Possession: 56% vs 44%;
- Corners: 4 vs 3;
- Fouls committed: 10 vs 7;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 4.
🔵 The Ecuadorian side have emerged as one of the surprise packages in this group. Heading into the final round, Macará sit top with 9 points and have already secured at least second place and a spot in the round of 16, thanks to two wins and three draws. Throughout the group stage, Macará have played with remarkable discipline: they rarely dominate possession, but excel at exploiting space and punishing opponents' mistakes with clinical efficiency.
⚪ The club are especially dangerous during transitions. The Ecuadorians are comfortable without the ball and consistently carve out chances on the break after winning possession. However, away matches tend to be more challenging for Macará. On the road, they adopt a more cautious approach and press high much less frequently. In Colombia, they are almost certain to focus on compact defending and rapid counter-attacks. With a draw enough to secure their tournament objectives, Macará are unlikely to take unnecessary risks or open up defensively.
Match Results: Macara
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Played - 1;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 0, Draws - 1.
Stats: América de Cali vs Macará
- Matches in tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Macará have covered a +1.5 handicap in 22 of their last 24 away games.
- Macará have covered a +1.5 handicap in six straight Copa Sudamericana matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1, Away side - 1;
- Total goals in head-to-head - 2;
- Both teams scored: all-time - once; at América de Cali’s ground - never.
Average goals stats: América de Cali vs Macará
- Tournament average: 2.33 vs 1.67;
- Goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.17;
- First half: 0.5 vs 0.67;
- Second half: 0.83 vs 0.5;
- América de Cali at home in this tournament - 1.67;
- Macará away in this tournament - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches: 1.2 (home - 1.6) vs 1.2 (away - 0.75).
- Under 2.5 goals has landed in six of América de Cali’s last seven matches.
Corners Prediction
América de Cali: Stats
- This season: average corners per game in the tournament - 3.17; at home - 3.67;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 3.4; at home - 4.8.
Macará: Stats
- This season: average corners per game in the tournament - 6.17; away - 5.67;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 6.5; away - 6.5.
- Macará have taken over 3.5 corners in six of their last seven matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Played - 1;
- Both teams have scored all-time - once;
- At América de Cali’s ground - never.
Stats: América de Cali vs Macará
- Tournament matches played: 5 vs 5;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 4 vs 2;
- América de Cali: BTTS at home - 3 (100%);
- Macará: BTTS away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- América de Cali: BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Macará: BTTS away - 0 (0%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results (current season):
- The most frequent scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (19/102, 18.6%);
- América de Cali’s most common home result: 2-1 (2/3, 66.7%);
- Macará’s most common away result: 0-1 (2/3, 66.7%).
Based on statistical models and probability distribution, the algorithm projects the top three most likely outcomes:
1-0 - 14.66% (odds: 5.5)
1-1 - 11.97% (odds: 6.5)
0-0 - 10.31% (odds: 8)
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
América de Cali head into this fixture with a greater sense of urgency and will likely look to seize the initiative from the opening whistle. Home advantage and the backing of their supporters make the Colombian side slight favourites here.
However, Macará have already shown throughout the tournament that they are adept at playing on the counter and capitalising on opponents’ mistakes. The Ecuadorian club would be satisfied with a draw, so expect the visitors to adopt a pragmatic, disciplined approach.
This match promises to be tense and cagey, especially given what’s at stake. Our prediction: under 2.5 goals - a bet that has landed in 6 of América de Cali’s last 7 matches.
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Betting Tips: America de Cali - Macara
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