Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF: match statistics
Deportivo Cali showcases impressive home form with a 75% win rate and a +6 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won 3 of their last 4 home matches, keeping clean sheets in 75% of games and conceding an average of just 0.25 goals per match. Fortaleza CEIF have not won any away match this season (0% Win%), displaying a poor run of four matches without a win on the road. The visitors concede an average of 2.25 goals in away matches with a negative goal difference of -5, which represents a clear advantage for the hosts. The advantage in ball possession (57% vs 52%), higher shot conversion rate (14% vs 8%), and better xG statistics (1.32 vs 1.26) further support a confident victory for Deportivo Cali.
Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Deportivo Cali played Fortaleza CEIF in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Deportivo Cali: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Fortaleza CEIF: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Deportivo Cali scores 1.25 and concedes 0.88 goals per match. Fortaleza CEIF scores 1.13 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Deportivo Cali 38%, Fortaleza CEIF 75%. Over 2.5: Deportivo Cali 50%, Fortaleza CEIF 38%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Fortaleza CEIF has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.29. Deportivo Cali: 12.3 shots per match, Fortaleza CEIF: 13.9.
Match halves
Deportivo Cali: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75. Fortaleza CEIF: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Deportivo Cali: 61-75 (3 goals). Fortaleza CEIF: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Categoria Primera A: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
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 showcases impressive home form with a 75% win rate and a +6 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won 3 of their last 4 home matches, keeping clean sheets in 75% of games and conceding an average of just 0.25 goals per match. Fortaleza CEIF have not won any away match this season (0% Win%), displaying a poor run of four matches without a win on the road. The visitors concede an average of 2.25 goals in away matches with a negative goal difference of -5, which represents a clear advantage for the hosts. The advantage in ball possession (57% vs 52%), higher shot conversion rate (14% vs 8%), and better xG statistics (1.32 vs 1.26) further support a confident victory for Deportivo Cali.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Deportivo Cali | Fortaleza CEIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.27 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Deportivo Cali · 1 pts / match - Fortaleza CEIF
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 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - Deportivo Cali · 1.13 goals / match - Fortaleza CEIF
Deportivo Cali is 70% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.88 goals / match - Deportivo Cali · 1.5 goals / match - Fortaleza CEIF
Deportivo Cali scores in 63% of matches (5 of 8 matches), while Fortaleza CEIF keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 matches).
Fortaleza CEIF scores in 88% of matches (7 of 8 matches), while Deportivo Cali keeps a clean sheet in 50% (4 of 8 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 - Deportivo Cali
Over / Under - Fortaleza CEIF
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 138% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Deportivo Cali · 0.63 pts / match - Fortaleza CEIF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo Cali - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 38%. 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.
Fortaleza CEIF - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Deportivo Cali
Fortaleza CEIF
* 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
| Deportivo Cali | Liga | Fortaleza CEIF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.13 | 2.63 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 59% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 25% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
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
Recent meetings (2): Deportivo Cali 0 - 1 - 1 Fortaleza CEIF. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Deportivo Cali 1:1 Fortaleza CEIF. 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 Fortaleza CEIF?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Deportivo Cali won 0, Fortaleza CEIF won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF?
Deportivo Cali score 1.25 goals per game on average and Fortaleza CEIF 1.13. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Deportivo Cali's matches and 75% of Fortaleza CEIF's.
What form are Deportivo Cali and Fortaleza CEIF in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Cali have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Fortaleza CEIF 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF?
The statistical background for Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF — 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.