The highly anticipated match for matchday 16 of the Colombian league kicks off today at 18:00 (Argentina time) at General Santander Stadium.
Current Form: Cúcuta vs América de Cali
The visitors, América de Cali, arrive in high spirits after their recent 2-0 victory over Bucaramanga, eager to maintain their momentum in the league. Conversely, Cúcuta is determined to secure a win in front of their home crowd after settling for a goalless draw against Atlético Nacional last time out.
Cúcuta’s Recent League Performances
In their last match against Atlético Nacional, Cúcuta managed to earn just one point with a 0-0 stalemate. Out of their last four matches, they achieved one win, drew two, and faced one defeat, resulting in five goals scored against them while they netted only six.
América de Cali’s Latest Results
América de Cali’s recent form shows a record of one win, one defeat, and two draws in their last four outings, having scored five goals and conceded three. Notably, they have not drawn against Cúcuta in their last five encounters, with Cúcuta recording two victories and América taking home three. Their last meeting took place on November 12 during the 2020 Liga Betplay, where América de Cali triumphed with a commanding 3-0 win.
Currently, Cúcuta finds itself in 17th place with 12 points (2 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses), while América de Cali sits in 6th with 24 points (7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses).
The referee for this encounter is Álvaro Meléndez Panneflek.
Upcoming Matches for Cúcuta and América de Cali
Cúcuta: Matchday 17 vs Santa Fe on April 19 at 16:00 (Argentina time)
América de Cali: Matchday 17 vs Millonarios on April 19 at 22:30 (Argentina time)
Match Timing by Region
Argentina: 18:00
Colombia and Peru: 16:00
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Nicaragua: 15:00
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 17:00