Deportivo Cali vs Envigado FC Prediction: Cali Looking to Keep its Chances Alive for the Next Stage

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria, Matchday 18, Deportivo Cali will take on Envigado FC at the Estadio Deportivo Cali. According to the table standings of today, Deportivo Cali stands 17th with 4 wins and 18 points, whereas Envigado stands 14th with 4 wins and 20 points. These two teams competed previously in August 2022 and Envigado won (0-3). In the last four matches played between the two, Cali has managed to defeat Envigado just once. With Cali playing at home, the upcoming matchup is likely to have reasonable home support for the men in green. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Deportivo Cali is coming off a win against CD Jaguares on penalties in the Colombian Cup fixtures. In the last five matches played, Cali has secured 4 wins and has scored 2 or more goals. Apart from the defeat against America de Cali (5-2), Deportivo Cali has demonstrated confident and robust gameplay against multiple oppositions in the competition. In order to secure a spot in the quadrangular stage, Cali will have to secure 5 more points. Hence, they have no choice but to win the remaining two matches. With 10 goals scored in the last five matches played, Cali averages 2.00 goals per game. Moreover, Cali has won the last two matches at home, giving themselves ample of confidence before the next match. 

Kevin Dawson; Aldair Gutiérrez, Jefferson Díaz, Germán Mera, Brayan Montaño; Fabry Castro, Rafael Bustamante, Jhon Vásquez, Kevin Velasco, Daniel Mantilla; Kevin Viveros.

Going in the matchup, Envigado has just lost a fixture in the last five matches played. With three draws, a win, and a defeat in the last five outings, Envigado FC will be looking forward to staying on track. In the last outing against Millonarios (1-1), Luis Diaz scored the opening goal of the match with an assist made by Geindry Cuervo. With the presence of Arcila, Espana, Diaz, and Jaramillo in the lineup, Envigado FC is likely to demonstrate a decent attack against Cali. In the last five matches played, Envigado has scored and conceded 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. In the last two away matches, Envigado has managed to secure a draw and has scored just 1 goal. 

Joan Parra; Gendry Cuervo, Santiago Noreña, Jhon Banguera, Yeferson Rodallega; Felipe Jaramillo, Yilson Mosquera, Rubio España, Daniel Arcila, Jesús Vargas; Luis Diaz.

Going in the matchup, Cali will be hoping to stay alive in the race of qualifying for the quadrangular stage. With a decent record in the last few matches at home, Cali is likely to dominate the visitors. Envigado has struggled in away fixtures recently and has managed to only score a goal. Hence, I am expecting both sides to score, and Cali to win 2-1.

• Deportivo Cali to Win for 1.66
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.08
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.19