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
Key match information
Cúcuta Deportivo played Deportivo Cali in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Cúcuta Deportivo: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Deportivo Cali: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cúcuta Deportivo scores 1.40 and concedes 2.10 goals per match. Deportivo Cali scores 1.10 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cúcuta Deportivo 90%, Deportivo Cali 40%. Over 2.5: Cúcuta Deportivo 70%, Deportivo Cali 40%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Deportivo Cali has higher xG: 1.30 vs 0.92. Cúcuta Deportivo: 7.5 shots per match, Deportivo Cali: 12.7.
Match halves
Cúcuta Deportivo: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.50. Deportivo Cali: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Cúcuta Deportivo: 31-45+ (4 goals). Deportivo Cali: 61-75 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Categoria Primera A: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Deportivo Cali is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.4 goals / match - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.1 goals / match - Deportivo Cali
Deportivo Cali is 110% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.1 goals / match - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1 goals / match - Deportivo Cali
Cúcuta Deportivo scores in 90% of matches (9 of 10 matches), while Deportivo Cali keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 matches).
Deportivo Cali scores in 60% of matches (6 of 10 matches), while Cúcuta Deportivo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 10 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cúcuta Deportivo
Over / Under - Deportivo Cali
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.5 pts / match - Deportivo Cali
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cúcuta Deportivo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 10%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Deportivo Cali - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cúcuta Deportivo
Deportivo Cali
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.