America de Cali

vs

Racing Club de Montevideo

Predictions & Betting Tips

Cali could use a boost

America de Cali are third in the group standings in Copa Sudamericana Group C 2025 with 7 points from 5 games, and their home clash with Montevideo’s Racing on Wednesday could be pivotal in determining whether they can force their way into the knockout stages. For the America de Cali vs Racing Club de Montevideo prediction, the clash takes on added importance as both teams seek to shift their fortunes. Jorge da Silva has instilled a more compact style upon the side, blending a solid defensive structure with a measured build-up that is complemented by fast breaks and a willingness to adapt their approach tactically. That should make this a tough game for Racing, who are rock bottom of the group with no points from their first 5 fixtures. The Uruguayans are all about verticality, high tempo and aggressive pressing from the start, trying to create chances by playing the game at their own pace.

Racing can be overrun

This is the America de Cali vs Racing Club de Montevideo preview, and it promises a battle of styles, with America de Cali’s measured approach likely to get Racing Club de Montevideo to press high and fast, where they can be exposed on the counter-attack. With Racing Club de Montevideo leaking goals and not scoring any on their travels in this competition, the home team can dominate this game. Luis Ramos is their most potent attacking weapon, having scored two goals in Group C so far, but Racing Club de Montevideo’s Bautista Tomatis has been a threat as their main man up front with 1 goal in 3 appearances in the competition, and 2 of the last 3 goals Racing Club de Montevideo have scored in all games.

Cali’s odds are short

America de Cali are 1.33 favourites to win this one, and that is fully justified given the gulf in performance between these two in the opening 5 games of the competition. For those interested in America de Cali vs Racing Club de Montevideo betting tips, these odds highlight the strong home advantage. America have won two and drawn three of their recent 5, but their two home draws this season in the Copa Sudamericana came against Corinthians Paulista (1-1) and Atletico Huracan (0-0), so they lack the killer instinct to put opponents away. A ‘Cali win to nil’ selection looks a good play here given Racing’s defensive woes and America’s solid home record, but a score prediction of 2-1 seems about right with Cali scoring only 1 goal in their 2 home games in this group. Our America de Cali vs Racing Club de Montevideo prediction is a competitive yet ultimately successful night for the Colombian side.