- Alianza Atletico’s home record in Copa Sudamericana Group A 2026 is disappointing so far (D1, L0).
- Macara have a perfect record on the road in the Sudamericana, winning their only game so far (W1, GA0).
- Alianza Atletico averages 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 goals conceded per home game in Copa Sudamericana Group A 2026.
Alianza Atletico’s solidity is questionable
Federico Urciuoli has done a very good job at Alianza Atletico since taking over as head coach in December 2025, ensuring that his team are compact and difficult to break down, while also playing a very nice brand of possession soccer in phases when they are in control.
They set up in a narrow 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system, where they control the pace of the game with a solid defensive structure and create their chances by exploiting the width of the field with their forwards.
In their last two matches, this Alianza Atletico vs Macara prediction saw them record a famous 2-1 away win at Universitario de Deportes, but also suffer a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to Comerciantes Unidos.
Ariel Munoz has been their biggest attacking threat so far, registering 1 goal and 1 assist in their two Copa Sudamericana fixtures, but there is still a lot of work to be done if they are to make an impact in this competition.
The Peruvians are currently third in the group with just 1 point from 2 games and could make their exit from the competition if they don’t improve on their slow start.
Macara’s away form is an enigma
Macara have been an absolute revelation in the Copa Sudamericana thus far, sitting second in Group A after collecting 4 points from their opening 2 games.
Guillermo Sanguinetti has made a very big difference to the Ecuadorian side since taking over as manager in April 2025, transforming them into a dangerous counter-attacking unit that knows how to press in certain situations.
The side lines up in a 4-5-1 or 4-4-1-1 and, according to our Alianza Atletico vs Macara prediction, are happy to sit deep and soak up pressure before unleashing a sudden high-intensity burst of play to win the ball back in wide areas and transition quickly.
In their most recent 5 matches across all competitions, Macara have won 3 and lost 2, a sequence which includes an excellent 3-0 home win over Libertad FC and a 3-1 success against local giants Barcelona SC Guayaquil, sandwiching a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Universidad Catolica Quito.
Their away form has been patchy, with 1 win and 2 losses from their last 3 games on the road, but on the continent, they have been flawless.
Franco Posse is their red-hot striker with 4 goals in the last 5 games, scoring 4 of the team’s last 8 goals in the process. Federico Paz is the continental scorer with 1 goal from 2 games, while Matias Miranda has been the creative force behind the team, registering 1 assist so far.
For those interested in the betting angle, the Alianza Atletico vs Macara betting tips may highlight the importance of Macara's attacking form and Alianza’s questionable defense.
Who will come out on top?
The odds on Macara to take the win in this game are 3.32 and look very interesting to us as we expect the visitors to snag all 3 points on Friday.
The Alianza Atletico vs Macara preview indicates that Alianza Atletico are a good team but their home record is a cause for concern, while Macara are absolutely flying right now and seem to be playing their best football away from home.
Over 2.5 goals is coming in at 2.72 and that also looks very good value considering how this Alianza Atletico vs Macara prediction will be a real clash of styles, with Alianza trying to control the ball and Macara looking to counter-attack.
We will also be going for both teams to score at 2.18 as we believe both teams will get on the scoresheet in what should be a very open and exciting game.
