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Colombia Primera A

Deportivo Cali

Fortaleza FC

Match Events

A. Hurtado

R. D. Rivas Torres

M. Orozco

32'

45'

K. A. Balanta Carabali

74'

J. Balanta

77'

R. D. Rivas Torres

90'

D. Ramirez

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Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza FC: Home Dominance Meets Away Struggles in Primera A

Deportivo Cali hosts Fortaleza FC in a Primera A clash where strong home form meets a struggling away side. Cali's formidable record at home suggests they will aim to dictate terms, while Fortaleza's recent defensive frailties on the road could be their undoing.

This fixture pits Deportivo Cali's strong home possession-based approach against Fortaleza FC's more defensive struggles away from home. Cali typically enjoys over 54% ball possession at home and will likely look to build patiently from the back, utilizing their wider attacking options. Fortaleza's away games often see them concede more shots and struggle to maintain possession, suggesting they might adopt a deeper defensive block. However, their recent defensive lapses, including a red card in their last away match, indicate fragility that Cali could exploit through quick transitions or sustained pressure on the flanks.

Team statistics

Colombia Primera A

Deportivo Cali

Fortaleza FC

Matches played

3 - 2 - 3

Results

2 - 4 - 2

37.5%

Win %

25%

1.3

Goals scored

1.1

0.9

Goals conceded

1.5

League averages

Key points

• Deportivo Cali has won all four of their home games this season, conceding only one goal.
• Fortaleza FC is yet to win an away match this season, conceding an average of 2.3 goals per game on the road.
• Fortaleza conceded 4 goals in their most recent away fixture.

AI Prediction

Deportivo Cali's overwhelming home record, marked by strong scoring and a tight defense, makes them clear favorites against a Fortaleza FC side that has struggled significantly on the road. Fortaleza's recent defensive record, including a heavy defeat in their last away game, suggests they are susceptible to conceding. While Fortaleza does have the capacity to score, Cali's attacking intent at home should lead to a higher-scoring encounter.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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70%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

43%

O/U

63%

BTTS

57%
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68%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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70%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Primera A H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
7/25/2025	HOME Deportivo Cali	D 1 - 1 D	Fortaleza FC	U	Y
2/9/2025	Deportivo Cali	L 0 - 1 W	Fortaleza FC HOME	U	N
7/30/2024	Deportivo Cali	L 1 - 2 W	Fortaleza FC HOME	O	Y
1/30/2024	HOME Deportivo Cali	W 2 - 0 L	Fortaleza FC	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Deportivo Cali

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Bucaramanga	0 - 0	D	U	N	-
HOME	Atletico Nacional	1 - 0	W	U	N	-
AWAY	Internacional de Bogota	2 - 3	L	O	Y	-
HOME	Millonarios	0 - 0	D	U	N	-
HOME	Deportivo Pasto	3 - 0	W	O	N	-
AWAY	Águilas Doradas	1 - 2	L	O	Y	-
HOME	Independiente Medellin	3 - 1	W	O	Y	-
AWAY	Jaguares	0 - 1	L	U	N	-

Deportivo Cali has established a significant advantage when playing at home this season, boasting an impressive 75% win rate and conceding a mere 0.3 goals per game. They average nearly two goals scored on home turf, indicating a potent attacking force. While their overall season record is mixed, these home performances paint a picture of a side that is difficult to overcome in front of their own fans. Recent home matches continue this trend, with Cali showing signs of solidifying their dominance, securing wins and keeping clean sheets.

Fortaleza FC

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Once Caldas	2 - 4	L	O	Y	-
HOME	Chico	2 - 1	W	O	Y	-
AWAY	Atletico Nacional	1 - 4	L	O	Y	-
HOME	Santa Fe	1 - 1	D	U	Y	-
AWAY	Cucuta	1 - 1	D	U	Y	-
HOME	Llaneros	1 - 1	D	U	Y	-
AWAY	Deportivo Pereira	0 - 0	D	U	N	-
HOME	Alianza Valledupar	1 - 0	W	U	N	-

Fortaleza FC's away form presents a stark contrast to Cali's home strength. They are yet to register a win on the road this season, drawing two and losing two of their four away fixtures, and conceding a worrying 2.3 goals per game. Their overall scoring average on the road is just one goal per match. Recent performances away from home have done little to alleviate these concerns, with the team struggling to secure positive results and conceding multiple goals in their last two away outings. The last match saw them concede four, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.7

DRAW

3.4

AWAY

5.5

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

2.35

UNDER

1.57

BTTS

YES

2.25

1.57

Lineups

Deportivo Cali

(4-2-3-1)

Pedro Gallese

Andres Correa

José Caldera

Felipe Aguilar

Fabián Viáfara

Ronaldo Pájaro

Matias Orozco

Juan Montoya

Avilés Hurtado

Johan Martínez

Steven Rodríguez

Franco Pulicastro

Richardson Rivas

Andrés Arroyo

Andrés Amaya

Leonardo Pico

Kevin Balanta

David Ramírez

Yesid Díaz

Jhon Balanta

Jader Martínez

Cristian Santander

Fortaleza FC

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

No injury/suspension information available.

League table

Colombia Primera A

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
Apertura
1	Atletico Nacional	19	13	1	5	35	15	20	40	WWLWW
2	Junior	19	11	2	6	31	24	7	35	LLLWW
3	Deportivo Pasto	19	10	4	5	29	25	4	34	LLLLL
4	America de Cali	19	10	3	6	25	15	10	33	WWWLD
5	Once Caldas	19	8	9	2	31	22	9	33	LDWDL
6	Deportes Tolima	19	8	7	4	27	17	10	31	LWWLL
7	Santa Fe	19	7	8	4	29	22	7	29	DLLDW
8	Internacional de Bogota	19	7	7	5	26	26	0	28	WLLLL
9	Deportivo Cali	19	7	6	6	20	16	4	27	LWDWL
10	Millonarios	19	7	5	7	31	23	8	26	WWLDW
11	Independiente Medellin	19	7	5	7	26	24	2	26	WWWLW
12	Águilas Doradas	19	7	5	7	20	25	-5	26	WWWDL
13	Bucaramanga	19	5	8	6	26	20	6	23	DDWLD
14	Llaneros	19	4	10	5	17	20	-3	22	WDWLD
15	Fortaleza FC	19	5	7	7	22	27	-5	22	LDDWL
16	Jaguares	19	5	3	11	20	33	-13	18	LLLWD
17	Alianza Valledupar	19	3	8	8	13	27	-14	17	LDDDL
18	Chico	19	5	2	12	15	32	-17	17	LWLLW
19	Cucuta	19	3	7	9	22	35	-13	16	DLLDL
20	Deportivo Pereira	19	1	7	11	15	32	-17	10	DLLWL
Clausura
1	America de Cali	3	3	0	0	10	0	10	9	WWWLD
2	Independiente Medellin	3	3	0	0	7	4	3	9	WWWLW
3	Llaneros	3	2	1	0	5	2	3	7	WDWLD
4	Águilas Doradas	2	2	0	0	4	2	2	6	WWWDL
5	Millonarios	3	2	0	1	3	1	2	6	WWLDW
6	Deportes Tolima	3	2	0	1	6	5	1	6	LWWLL
7	Bucaramanga	3	1	2	0	3	2	1	5	DDWLD
8	Once Caldas	3	1	1	1	7	4	3	4	LDWDL
9	Atletico Nacional	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3	WWLWW
10	Deportivo Cali	2	1	0	1	2	1	1	3	LWDWL
11	Internacional de Bogota	2	1	0	1	1	2	-1	3	WLLLL
12	Fortaleza FC	3	0	2	1	2	4	-2	2	LDDWL
13	Santa Fe	2	0	1	1	3	4	-1	1	DLLDW
14	Alianza Valledupar	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1	1	LDDDL
15	Deportivo Pereira	2	0	1	1	0	1	-1	1	DLLWL
16	Cucuta	2	0	1	1	2	6	-4	1	DLLDL
17	Junior	2	0	0	2	1	3	-2	0	LLLWW
18	Deportivo Pasto	3	0	0	3	3	7	-4	0	LLLLL
19	Jaguares	3	0	0	3	0	6	-6	0	LLLWD
20	Chico	1	0	0	1	0	7	-7	0	LWLLW

Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza FC AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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Lineups

Deportivo Cali

Fortaleza FC

Injuries / suspensions

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