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América hosts Medellín with early playoff place within reach
América hosts Medellín at Pascual Guerrero in Cali in the 14th round of Colombia’s Liga BetPlay.
América leads the league with 27 points from 12 matches and can secure a place in the semifinal stage, known as the cuadrangulares, with a win.
The team comes into the match after beating Llaneros 2-1 and will also be looking to hold on to first place.
Medellín has gone three matches without a win, with one draw and two losses, and needs points to stay in the race near the top.
América will be without José Cavadía, Adrián Ramos and Jan Lucumí because of physical problems, while Medellín will miss Juan Fernando Quintero and suspended player Agustín Martegani.
The match gives América a chance to move closer to the semifinals and Medellín a chance to end its poor run and regain ground in the standings.
América leads Liga BetPlay II-2026 with 27 points from 12 matches and can secure an early place in the semifinal quadrangulars.
The team will host Medellín at Pascual Guerrero in a match in round 14.
América is seeking to extend its winning form and hold on to top spot.
Medellín has gone three league matches without a win and is looking to recover ground in the standings.
Both teams have players unavailable for the match.
- Who
- América and Medellín.
- What
- They are set to play a Liga BetPlay II-2026 match, with América able to secure an early place in the semifinal quadrangulars.
- When
- The match is listed as being played today in an article published on 2026-10-12.
- Where
- Pascual Guerrero stadium.
- Why
- América can secure early qualification and strengthen its lead; Medellín is seeking to end its winless run and regain ground in the standings.
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América beat Llaneros 2-1 in Villavicencio.
Medellín lost 1-0 to Santa Fe at the Metropolitano de Ditaires.
América was set to host Medellín in round 14 of Liga BetPlay II-2026.
- América's points
- 27 points from 12 matches
- América's position
- First in Liga BetPlay II-2026
- Fixture venue
- Pascual Guerrero
- Match round
- Round 14
- Medellín's winless run
- Three matches, with one draw and two defeats
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