Makara vs Alianza Atlético: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 22.05.2026
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One of the matches of the fifth round of the South American Cup group stage will be played on Thursday at the Bellavista Stadium in Ambato, where Ecuadorian side Makara hosts Peruvian outfit Alianza Atlético. The hosts have already secured a playoff spot, but a win would bring them closer to topping the group, making the favorite bet look like the logical choice.
Match preview
Makara is enjoying a confident campaign in the South American Cup and remains the only unbeaten team in Group A. After four rounds, the Ecuadorians have collected 8 points with two wins and two draws, already guaranteeing their place in the knockout phase.
In their most recent international outing, Makara played out a 2-2 draw with Tigre, and before that, they calmly dispatched Alianza Atlético away, winning 2-0. True, in the Ecuadorian league, the team recently lost 0-3 to Independiente del Valle, but back home in Ambato and up against the group's weakest side, they have every chance to regain control of the result.
Alianza Atlético approaches this fixture with nothing left to fight for: the Peruvians have just 1 point after four rounds, three defeats, and a -5 goal difference. The team has not won a single match in the group and far too often looks helpless when their opponents up the tempo and force the defense into quick decisions under pressure.
In the South American Cup, Alianza has lost their last two matches by the same 0-2 scoreline - first to Makara, then to América de Cali. Domestically, they managed to beat ADC Juan Pablo II 2-0, but traveling to Ambato is a whole different challenge, especially considering the altitude and their ongoing struggles to create chances.
Probable lineups
- Makara: Rodriguez, Etchebarne, Marrufo, Mojor, Bolaños, Tello, Casares, Chala, Estacio, Miranda, Posse.
- Alianza Atlético: Prieto, Guzmán, Villegas, Luján, Perleche, Lupu, Díaz, Pérez, Del Castillo, Muñoz, Robaldo.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Makara remains the only unbeaten team in Group A, collecting 8 points from four rounds.
- Alianza Atlético is already eliminated from the tournament, with just 1 point and a -5 goal difference.
- The first head-to-head meeting in this competition ended with a 2-0 away win for Makara.
Prediction
On paper and on form, this match looks one-sided. Makara, playing at home in the unique conditions of Ambato, enjoys a significant physical advantage, and their motivation to cement top spot in the group should keep them from relaxing after early qualification.
Alianza Atlético travels with no real objectives, an unconvincing attack, and a string of goalless defeats in the South American Cup. If the hosts seize control of possession early and start peppering the penalty area, it will be tough for the Peruvians to hold out for the full 90 minutes. The optimal bet is a Makara victory.
