Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportivo Cali: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched game between two teams in poor form. Cúcuta Deportivo display defensive struggles at home, conceding an average of 2 goals per game with a poor xG differential (0.86 For vs 1.96 Against), reflecting their low 20% home win rate. Deportivo Cali also fail to impress on the road, having won zero away games (0% Win%) while scoring an average of just 0.75 goals and failing to score in 50% of their away fixtures. Both teams have negative goal differences in their respective contexts (hosts -2, visitors -3) and poor form over their last five matches. Deportivo Cali's advantage in ball possession and slightly better xG metrics are neutralized by their disastrous away efficiency, making a draw the most likely outcome of this matchup.
Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportivo Cali: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cúcuta Deportivo played against Deportivo Cali in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Cúcuta Deportivo has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Deportivo Cali has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cúcuta Deportivo scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 2.10. Deportivo Cali scores 1.10 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 90% of Cúcuta Deportivo's games and 40% of Deportivo Cali's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 40%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Cali has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 0.92 per game. Cúcuta Deportivo takes 7.5 shots per game, while Deportivo Cali takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Cúcuta Deportivo leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Cali leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cúcuta Deportivo's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Deportivo Cali, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched game between two teams in poor form. Cúcuta Deportivo display defensive struggles at home, conceding an average of 2 goals per game with a poor xG differential (0.86 For vs 1.96 Against), reflecting their low 20% home win rate. Deportivo Cali also fail to impress on the road, having won zero away games (0% Win%) while scoring an average of just 0.75 goals and failing to score in 50% of their away fixtures. Both teams have negative goal differences in their respective contexts (hosts -2, visitors -3) and poor form over their last five matches. Deportivo Cali's advantage in ball possession and slightly better xG metrics are neutralized by their disastrous away efficiency, making a draw the most likely outcome of this matchup.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cúcuta Deportivo | Deportivo Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Deportivo Cali is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1 pts / game - Deportivo Cali
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cúcuta Deportivo is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.1 goals / game - Deportivo Cali
Deportivo Cali is 110% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.1 goals / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1 goals / game - Deportivo Cali
Cúcuta Deportivo scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 meczów), while Deportivo Cali keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 meczów).
Deportivo Cali scores in 60% of games (6 of 10 meczów), while Cúcuta Deportivo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 10 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cúcuta Deportivo
Over / Under - Deportivo Cali
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo Cali is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.5 pts / game - Deportivo Cali
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cúcuta Deportivo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 10%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Deportivo Cali - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cúcuta Deportivo
Deportivo Cali
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Categoria Primera A).
Teams vs league
| Cúcuta Deportivo | Liga | Deportivo Cali | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 90% | 56% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 51% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 79% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Cúcuta DeportivoSubstitutionOn: Frank Andersson Castañeda VélezOff: Jhon Alexander Valencia Hinestroza
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportivo Cali?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Cúcuta Deportivo 0:2 Deportivo Cali. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportivo Cali?
Cúcuta Deportivo score 1.40 goals per game on average and Deportivo Cali 1.10. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 90% of Cúcuta Deportivo's matches and 40% of Deportivo Cali's.
What form are Cúcuta Deportivo and Deportivo Cali in?
Over the last 5 games Cúcuta Deportivo have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Deportivo Cali 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportivo Cali?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.