Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Bucaramanga: match statistics
Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Bucaramanga: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Deportivo Cali played against Atlético Bucaramanga in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on August 31, 2026. Venue: Estadio Deportivo Cali. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Deportivo Cali has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Atlético Bucaramanga has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Deportivo Cali scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 0.88. Atlético Bucaramanga scores 1.33 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Deportivo Cali's games and 50% of Atlético Bucaramanga's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 46%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.37 per game. Deportivo Cali takes 13.1 shots per game, while Atlético Bucaramanga takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Deportivo Cali leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Atlético Bucaramanga leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Deportivo Cali's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). For Atlético Bucaramanga, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
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
Deportivo Cali has significantly better home numbers: they average 1.33 goals scored and concede just 0.67, while their xG stands at 1.50 compared with 0.93 allowed to opponents. Atlético Bucaramanga scores only 0.85 goals per away match and fails to score in 46% of games, which could prove crucial against a home side that keeps a clean sheet in 50% of its matches at home. Cali also creates more chances, averaging 14.42 shots and 4.58 on target, compared with 11.38 and 3.46 for the visitors. However, Bucaramanga is unbeaten in its last five matches, with 2 wins and 3 draws, so a draw remains a realistic scenario. Home advantage, a stronger defense and the superior quality of chances created nevertheless point to a narrow Deportivo Cali victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes scenario is not more likely, as Atlético Bucaramanga average only 0.85 goals away from home and fail to score in as many as 46% of their matches. Deportivo Cali have a very solid home defense, conceding an average of 0.73 goals against opponents’ xG of just 0.83, while keeping a clean sheet in 45% of their games. The hosts should nevertheless find the net, as they score 1.91 goals per home match, record 4.82 shots on target, and face an away defense that concedes an average of 1.23 goals. Cali’s last five matches produced BTTS in only 40% of cases, while Bucaramanga scored just 1.2 goals per game during this period. Although the visitors have recently created chances worth 1.27 xG, Cali’s defensive advantage and Bucaramanga’s clearly weaker finishing support the BTTS - No / No Goal outcome, meaning that at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Deportivo Cali score an average of 1.91 goals at home, while Atlético Bucaramanga score just 0.85 goals away and fail to score in 46% of such matches. The hosts concede only 0.73 goals per home game, and their average xG against is 0.83, which clearly limits the visitors’ attacking potential. In their last five matches, the two teams combined for an average of 2.4 goals per game, while Over 2.5 goals landed in only 40% of Cali’s matches and 20% of Bucaramanga’s. However, the strongest signal comes from the 3.5 line: 73% of the hosts’ matches and 85% of Bucaramanga’s away games finished Under 3.5 goals, giving the under 3.5 a clear edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Deportivo Cali win at full-time, as the hosts were level at the break in 64% of their matches, compared with 54% for Atlético Bucaramanga. Cali average 0.91 goals scored and concede just 0.45 before the break, while the visitors score only 0.46 goals, suggesting a cautious opening. After the interval, the hosts’ advantage increases: they average 1.00 goal scored and just 0.27 conceded, whereas Bucaramanga record only 0.38 goals scored in second halves. Across the season, Cali have a clearly superior goal balance, averaging 1.91 goals scored and 0.73 conceded, compared with 0.85 and 1.23 for their opponents. In addition, the hosts create more high-quality chances, as reflected by an xG of 1.57 versus 1.21 and 4.82 shots on target per match compared with 3.46.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Deportivo Cali | Atlético Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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.
Atlético Bucaramanga is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Deportivo Cali · 1.8 pts / game - Atlético Bucaramanga
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.
Atlético Bucaramanga is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Deportivo Cali · 1.33 goals / game - Atlético Bucaramanga
Deportivo Cali is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Deportivo Cali · 1 goals / game - Atlético Bucaramanga
Deportivo Cali scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 games), while Atlético Bucaramanga keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 games).
Atlético Bucaramanga scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 games), while Deportivo Cali keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 games).
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 - Deportivo Cali
Over / Under - Atlético Bucaramanga
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Deportivo Cali · 1.21 pts / game - Atlético Bucaramanga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Cali - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Atlético Bucaramanga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Deportivo Cali
Atlético Bucaramanga
* 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
| Deportivo Cali | Liga | Atlético Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 46% | • 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 54% | 67% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
- Atlético BucaramangaSubstitutionOn: Kevin Alexander Londoño AsprillaOff: Nilson David Castrillón Burbano
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Deportivo Cali's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses against Atlético Bucaramanga. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Bucaramanga?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Deportivo Cali 1:1 Atlético Bucaramanga. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Deportivo Cali and Atlético Bucaramanga?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Deportivo Cali won 1, Atlético Bucaramanga won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Bucaramanga?
Deportivo Cali score 1.13 goals per game on average and Atlético Bucaramanga 1.33. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Deportivo Cali's matches and 50% of Atlético Bucaramanga's.
What form are Deportivo Cali and Atlético Bucaramanga in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Cali have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Atlético Bucaramanga 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Bucaramanga?
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.