Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe: match statistics
Deportivo Cali is displaying significantly better home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +4 goal difference at their own ground. The hosts have earned 1.6 points per match in their last five games, while Santa Fe averages just 0.8 points, being in poor form with three losses in their last five matches. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.33 vs 1.36 for the visitors), but the key difference lies in the defense – Cali concedes on average only 0.67 goals per home match with a 50% clean sheet rate, whereas Santa Fe allows 1.2 goals per away game. The visitors' away form (dwdll) and a mere 20% win rate on the road further support a home victory. Considering the home advantage, superior form, and a more solid defense of Deportivo Cali, I expect them to win, although Santa Fe could put up a fight, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Deportivo Cali played against Santa Fe in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on March 19, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Deportivo Cali has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Santa Fe has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Deportivo Cali scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 0.91. Santa Fe scores 1.10 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Deportivo Cali's games and 80% of Santa Fe's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 40%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Santa Fe has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.28 per game. Deportivo Cali takes 12.4 shots per game, while Santa Fe takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Deportivo Cali leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Santa Fe leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Deportivo Cali's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Santa Fe, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 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 57% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 is displaying significantly better home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +4 goal difference at their own ground. The hosts have earned 1.6 points per match in their last five games, while Santa Fe averages just 0.8 points, being in poor form with three losses in their last five matches. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.33 vs 1.36 for the visitors), but the key difference lies in the defense – Cali concedes on average only 0.67 goals per home match with a 50% clean sheet rate, whereas Santa Fe allows 1.2 goals per away game. The visitors' away form (dwdll) and a mere 20% win rate on the road further support a home victory. Considering the home advantage, superior form, and a more solid defense of Deportivo Cali, I expect them to win, although Santa Fe could put up a fight, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
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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
| Deportivo Cali | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.21 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Deportivo Cali · 0.8 pts / game - Santa Fe
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.
Deportivo Cali is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Deportivo Cali · 1.1 goals / game - Santa Fe
Deportivo Cali is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.91 goals / game - Deportivo Cali · 1.3 goals / game - Santa Fe
Deportivo Cali scores in 64% of games (7 of 11 meczów), while Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 meczów).
Santa Fe scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 meczów), while Deportivo Cali keeps a clean sheet in 45% (5 of 11 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 - Deportivo Cali
Over / Under - Santa Fe
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 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Deportivo Cali · 1.1 pts / game - Santa Fe
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Cali - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 36%. 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.
Santa Fe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Santa Fe
* 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 | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.09 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 57% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 51% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 25% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 45% | 69% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Deportivo Cali's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Santa Fe. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Deportivo Cali 1:1 Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Deportivo Cali won 0, Santa Fe won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe?
Deportivo Cali score 1.18 goals per game on average and Santa Fe 1.10. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Deportivo Cali's matches and 80% of Santa Fe's.
What form are Deportivo Cali and Santa Fe in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Cali have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Santa Fe 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe?
The statistical background for Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.