AMÉRICA DE CALI VS ATLÉTICO BUCARAMANGA
AMÉRICA DE CALI TO WIN OR DRAW
Hello, football fans and bettors! Get ready for a decisive clash in the Round of 16 of the Copa BetPlay 2025!
América de Cali hosts Atlético Bucaramanga at the legendary Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero this Tuesday, September 3rd, in a matchup loaded with drama. The Red Devils must overturn a first-leg deficit, while the Leopards arrive in Cali with the edge after their narrow 1-0 win at home.
After falling 1-0 in Bucaramanga, Gabriel Raimondi’s men need to show their full strength on home turf to keep their Copa BetPlay hopes alive. Bucaramanga, meanwhile, enters with confidence and only needs to protect its advantage to secure a quarter-final berth.
América is going through a difficult spell. Winless in six matches and 18th in the Colombian league with just 5 points, the Red Devils also suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of this Copa BetPlay tie.
Despite their struggles, home advantage at Pascual Guerrero is always a major factor. Historically, América has fared well against Bucaramanga, going unbeaten in their last five encounters – a psychological edge they’ll hope to leverage.
Coach Gabriel Raimondi must find offensive solutions to break down Bucaramanga’s defense and turn the tide around in front of their fans.
Bucaramanga arrive on a high after their 1-0 first-leg win. That result put them in pole position for qualification.
In 2025, they’ve recorded 16 wins, 10 draws, and 12 losses, scoring 53 goals across competitions. In the league, they’ve averaged 2.25 goals per game, and 1.39 per game overall this season.
With the advantage in hand, the Leopards can lean on their solid defense and look to strike on the counterattack to finish the job in Cali.
This is classic knockout football: América forced to attack from the start, while Bucaramanga can sit deeper and exploit spaces left behind.
For América, the challenge will be balancing urgency in front of the goal without leaving themselves exposed. For Bucaramanga, discipline and efficiency in transitions will be key.
The home crowd at Pascual Guerrero could be decisive – América needs their supporters to fuel a turnaround.
Expected Score: América de Cali 1-1 Atlético Bucaramanga
The odds suggest América has a 38.16% chance of winning (2.62), while Bucaramanga sits at 34.60% (2.89). The draw at 3.02 is a very attractive market.
Considering América’s urgency and Bucaramanga’s comfort, a cautious game is expected. A 1-1 draw looks likely – enough to see Bucaramanga through. América should score at least once at home, but Bucaramanga’s balance gives them the edge to advance.
For América de Cali, this is a do-or-die fixture. A comeback would bring much-needed relief and momentum in a tough season.
For Atlético Bucaramanga, it’s a chance to validate their strong first-leg performance and book a place in the Copa BetPlay quarter-finals.
Expect an intense battle at Pascual Guerrero: América’s desperate push for goals against Bucaramanga’s tactical composure. The Copa BetPlay delivers another thrilling chapter this Tuesday in Cali!
