Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe Prediction & Betting Tips

Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe Match Preview

Deportivo Cali host Santa Fe in a Primera A meeting that carries a clear defensive tone based on recent results. Both sides have struggled to produce consistent attacking output, which places greater emphasis on organisation and discipline.

The recent history of this fixture adds another layer of intrigue. Santa Fe have dominated the head to head meetings in recent seasons, winning each of the last four encounters.

Deportivo Cali’s Recent Results Show Defensive Control but Limited Attack

Deportivo Cali come into this fixture after a 2-0 away victory against Cucuta, a result that ended a brief winless stretch. That performance highlighted their ability to stay compact and punish mistakes when chances appear.

However, their attacking output has been modest across the last five league matches. Cali have scored only four goals during that period while keeping three clean sheets. The 0-2 defeat against Once Caldas and the 1-1 draw with Fortaleza FC also underline the inconsistent nature of their offensive play.

At home the pattern remains cautious. Three of their last five home league games finished with one goal or fewer for Cali. Matches against Millonarios and Fortaleza both ended level while Atletico Nacional were beaten narrowly.

Santa Fe’s Results Highlight Away Struggles but Strong Head to Head Edge

Santa Fe arrive after a 1-1 draw with Alianza Petrolera, a match where they managed to score but could not convert that momentum into a victory. That result continues a run where their performances have fluctuated from week to week.

Across their last five league matches Santa Fe have recorded one win, one draw, and three defeats. The victory came against Junior with a 2-1 scoreline, while losses against Atletico Nacional, Jaguares, and America de Cali exposed defensive issues at times.

Away form also presents a mixed picture. Santa Fe have only one win in their last five away matches, though three of those games finished level or were decided by a single goal margin.

Despite those struggles, the historical matchup strongly favours Santa Fe. They have won the last four meetings against Deportivo Cali and kept clean sheets in three of those encounters.

Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe Prediction

The first bet for this match is Santa Fe win at 3.40 odds. The visitors have dominated the recent head to head meetings, winning four consecutive clashes against Deportivo Cali. That pattern suggests Santa Fe often manage this tactical matchup effectively even when their broader form appears inconsistent.

Both sides have also produced low scoring matches recently. Deportivo Cali have kept several clean sheets while Santa Fe’s games have frequently been decided by narrow margins. Both teams to score No priced at 1.80 odds reflects that defensive trend and aligns with the recent results of both teams.

The correct score prediction is Santa Fe 1-0 offered at 8.50 odds. Three of the last four head to head meetings were decided by a single goal, and Santa Fe kept clean sheets in most of those matches. With both teams showing limited attacking consistency, another tight contest with a narrow Santa Fe victory appears the most plausible outcome.

Ezekiel- March 16, 2026

Deportivo Cali vs Santa Fe Betting Tips

Santa Fe win

OK

3.40 Odds

Both teams to score - No

OK

1.80 Odds

Santa Fe 1-0

OK

8.50 Odds