America de Cali will aim to stand firm against Fluminense when the two sides lock horns in the first leg of their 2025 Copa Sudamericana round-of-16 showdown on Wednesday at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero. Our prediction? A tightly contested battle that ends all square. The victor over two legs will book a place in the quarter-finals, where either Central Cordoba or Lanus will be waiting.
The Colombian side progressed from Group C unbeaten, finishing second behind Huracan with a record of one win and five draws. They then navigated the knockout playoffs with poise, ousting Bahia 2-0 on aggregate and keeping back-to-back clean sheets. Fluminense, meanwhile, topped Group F with 13 points from four wins, one draw, and a single defeat, earning direct passage to this stage.
America de Cali arrive on the back of a 1-0 home defeat in league action — their second loss in three matches — and while their domestic form has been mixed, it’s their tendency to draw that stands out in this competition. Six of their last seven Sudamericana fixtures have ended level.
Fluminense also come in off consecutive stalemates, the latest a 3-3 thriller away to Bahia in Brazil. That said, they’ve been sharp in continental play, winning their last two Sudamericana matches without conceding.
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America de Cali vs Fluminense kick-off time
The match will be played at Estadio Pascual Guerrero on Tuesday, August 12, with kick-off at 8:30 pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
America de Cali vs Fluminense lineups
4-2-3-1
Formation
4-3-3
FLUAMC-Line up
AMCSubstitutes
Manager
G. Raimondi
FLU-Line up
FLUSubstitutes
Manager
R. Gaucho
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
America de Cali team news
Under the drive and determination of Diego Raimondi, America will look to channel the energy of a passionate home crowd to seize an early advantage. For them, this tie is more than just a knockout clash — it's a chance to go toe-to-toe with one of South America's footballing powerhouses and show they belong at the top table.
América de Cali have just one major absentee going into the first leg, with Eder Balanta ruled out due to a hip injury. His absence will be felt in the middle of the park, where his physical presence and experience often make the difference.
Fluminense team news
On the other side, Renato Gaúcho's Fluminense arrive as reigning Copa Libertadores champions, oozing quality and big-match experience. The recent transfer of Colombian star Jhon Arias has left a gap in their lineup, but the Brazilians still have plenty of firepower, with the artistry of Paulo Henrique Ganso, the flair of Keno, and the ruthless finishing of German Cano leading their charge.
Fluminense, however, face a far lengthier injury list. Veteran defender Thiago Silva is sidelined with a thigh problem and isn’t expected back until early September, while playmaker Yeferson Soteldo is also nursing a thigh injury. Gabriel Fuentes adds to their worries with another thigh setback, and Ignacio is recovering from a knee issue that should keep him out until early September as well. Midfield enforcer Otavio is on the mend from an Achilles tendon injury and is targeting a late August return. With several key figures unavailable, Renato Gaúcho may need to shuffle his deck to keep the Tricolor’s Sudamericana momentum rolling.
Form
AMC-Form
AMCAmerica de Cali
0
-
1
Tolima
L
Tigres FC
0
-
1
America de Cali
W
Santa Fe
2
-
1
America de Cali
L
America de Cali
5
-
0
Tigres FC
W
America de Cali
2
-
1
Aguilas Doradas
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/4
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
FLU-Form
FLUBahia
3
-
3
Fluminense
D
Fluminense
1
-
1
Internacional
D
Fluminense
1
-
0
Gremio
W
Internacional
1
-
2
Fluminense
W
Sao Paulo
3
-
1
Fluminense
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 8/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5