Santa Fe vs Deportivo Cali Prediction: Can Cali Upset Santa Fe and Move Up the Points Table?

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria Primera A, Matchday 9, Santa Fe will take on Atletico Nacional at the Estadio Nemésio Camacho - El Campín in Bogota. Going in the matchup, Satna Fe stands 11th with 2 wins and 10 points from 8 matches played. On the other hand, Deportivo Cali stands at the bottom of the points table with a win in just 8 matches. The last time these two sides played against each other, Santa Fe won (1-0). From the last four matches played between the two teams, the two have managed to win one each, whereas 2 have ended in a draw. 

Going in the matchup, Santa Fe is coming off a draw against Junior FC (1-1), in which Wilfrido De La Rosa scored the important equalizer in the 45th minute of play. Ivan Rojas provided important assist, ensuring to clear the attack and capitalize on the opportunity. Santa Fe has managed to win 3 and draw 5 of the last 10 matches played. With a goal-scoring average of 1.2 goals and a conceding average of 1.1 goals, Santa Fe is likely to at least score against Deportivo Cali. In the last 5 matches played, Santa Fe has scored 7 goals, averaging 1.4 goals per game. With the likes of Jose Enamorado and Jose Aja in the lineup, Santa Fe is likely to score against struggling Cali.

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Cali is coming off a defeat against Deportivo Pasto (2-1), in which Kevin Viveros scored the only goal for Cali. Starting with a 4-2-3-1 formation, Cali will be relying on Velasco, Castro, and Mantilla. Cali has scored only 2 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 0.4 goals per game. With a goal-scoring average of 1.2 goals in the last 10 matches, Cali will look to stay positive and at least secure a draw. Secondly, Cali failed to score in three of the last five matches played, which is why scoring might be difficult for Santa Fe.

Going in the matchup, Santa Fe looks petty competent, as they have managed to defeat Rionegro Aguilas in the recent Copa Sudamericana qualification. Though the goal-scoring average of the two teams are similar, however, the home side looks more confident and composed for winning. Talking about the goal scoring, the game total was under 2.5 goals in 2 of the last 5 matches played between the two. The upcoming matchup is likely to be under 2.5 goals, and only Santa Fe to win.

• Independiente Santa Fe to Win for 1.83
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.65
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.755