Deportivo Cali vs America de Cali Prediction: Can Deportivo Cali Make Progress in Home Fixture?

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 10, Deportivo Cali will take on America de Cali at the Estadio Deportivo Cali. To the surprise of many, America de Cali is still at the top spot with 6 wins and 19 points. On the other hand, Deportivo Cali stands 20th with just a win and 7 points. By looking at the current performances and the table standings of the two teams, the upcoming matchup is likely to result in a one-sided encounter. Though America de Cali leads the current points table standings and is the favorite for winning. However, the last time these two teams took on each other, Deportivo Cali won (1-0). Moreover, the match total has remained under 2.5 goals in the last 7 meetings between the two. 

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Cali is coming off a defeat against Santa Fe (3-0), in which Jorge Luis Pinto didn’t make wise decisions. Though Cali secured possession of 56%, but had just 3 shots on target. With three defeats and two draws in the last 5 matches played, Deportivo Cali is likely to struggle against America de Cali in the upcoming home match as well. In 65 matches played against America de Cali, Deportivo Cali has scored 79 goals at an average of 1.22 goals per game. However, these stats don’t do justice to the existing form of Cali in the ongoing Colombia Categoria A. With just 2 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Deportivo Cali averages only 0.4 goals per game. Hence, the striking ability of Deportivo Cali is neutralized this season. Kevin Viveros has managed to score two goals for Cali in the last 5 matches played. Therefore, Cali should be looking to play with an attacking approach against America tomorrow. 

Apart from the defeat against Santa Fe (2-0), America de Cali has been consistent. With back-to-back wins against Junior FC (2-0) and Alianza Petrolera (1-0), America de Cali will be aiming for its third win in a row. In the last outing against Junior FC, Adrian Ramos managed to score after missing an opportunity on a penalty. Next, Facundo Suarez scored an important goal in the 86th minute of play, giving his team a 2-0 win. With 5 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, America de Cali averages 1.00 goals per game. Hence, the visitors are likely to come out with a balanced approach and register a comfortable win.

Going in the matchup, America de Cali will be starting as favorites, even though Cali dominates the all-time win and goals scored records. With 4 wins in the last 5 matches played, America de Cali will look to stay consistent. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, as the last 7 matches between the two have resulted in a total of under 2.5 goals. Hence, the final scoreline is predicted to be 0-2.

• America de Cali to Win for 2.45
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.56
• Correct Score 0-2 for 8.5