America de Cali vs Millonarios Prediction: Matchup Between the Two Finest Teams of the Circuit

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Round 3, America de Cali will be hosting Millonarios at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali. According to the table standings of today, America de Cali leads the table standings with a win and 4 points, whereas Millonarios stands 2nd with the same figures but a slightly lesser goal difference than Cali. The two sides last played in April this year, and Millonarios won (4-3). Four of the last five matches played between the two have produced a result, which is why the upcoming matchup is also likely to produce a result. From the last five matches played between the two, Millonarios and America de Cali both have won 2 matches each. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Moving forward in the contest, America de Cali will be looking forward to keeping the top spot to themselves. America de Cali is coming off a fantastic win against Independiente Medellin (2-0), in which Adrian Ramos scored the opening goal in the 79th minute of play, and Luis Sanchez was spot-on with the assist. Cristian Barrios scored the second goal of the match in the final extra time of play. Even though America de Cali had just 37% possession, it managed to get 8 shots on target. In the last five matches played, America de Cali has produced 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat. Cali has produced a draw and a win in the recent two home fixtures in the ongoing competition. About the scoring, Cali has produced 6 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.20 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, America de Cali has allowed just 3 goals in the last five, averaging 0.60 goals per game. 

Going in the matchup against America de Cali, Millonarios will be aware that if they manage to upset the hosts, they will move up the points table. Millonarios is coming off a win against Chico FC (1-0), in which Alberto Gamero’s team secured possession of 51% and had 5 shots on target. Leonardo Castro scored the only goal of the match with an assist made by Beckham Castro in the 37th minute of play. In the last five matches played, Millonarios has produced 2 wins and 3 drawn fixtures. Hence, Millonarios will be hoping to continue its unbeaten stint. About the scoring, Millonarios has scored 7 and conceded 4 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.40 and 0.80 goals per game. Moreover, Millonarios allowed 3 goals in its last two away matches, which makes them likely to offer easy scoring to America de Cali. 

With Facundo Suarez striking consistently for America de Cali, the upcoming matchup is likely to have him scoring. About the scoring, both teams possess decent striking averages in the last five matches, which is why I am backing both sides to score. I am backing the home side to maximize the home advantage and upset Millonarios in Cali. However, the final situation could also result in a draw if Millonarios strikes early and neutralizes the home team’s home advantage. 

• America de Cali to Win for 2.15
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.86
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.1