Independiente Medellin vs Deportivo Cali Prediction 1 August 2026
🔊 Going into matchday two of the Colombian Clausura, Independiente Medellín and Deportivo Cali sit next to each other in the table. Both sides got off to a good start in round one and are looking to keep that going. The bookmakers have the hosts as favourites - as they do in most matches in this league. Whether they can back that up on the pitch is another question, because Cali are no pushover.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 24 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Deportivo Cali):
- ball possession percentage: 80% vs 20%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 19 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Independiente Medellin and Deportivo Cali:
- played 44 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 16, for the away team - 14, draws - 14;
- number of goals - 66 against 61;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.3, in the 2nd half - 1.59;
- average total goals in the match - 2.89.
Head-to-head statistics Independiente Medellin - Deportivo Cali
Independiente Medellin Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Copa Sudamericana tournament (home team - Vasco da Gama, away team - Independiente Medellin). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Independiente Medellin vs Vasco da Gama):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 4.
Independiente Medellín are traditionally strong at home - at the Atanasio Girardot, they win over 70% of their matches. In the opening round of the Clausura they showed plenty of attacking intent, beating Deportivo Pasto 3-2. Francisco Fidrisevski and Leider Berrio remain the key figures up front, and the addition of experienced players helps maintain a high tempo. The two-month break since the end of the Apertura hasn't blunted their attack - in the final ten games of that tournament they were averaging 1.3 goals per match, and that sharpness is still there. The problems at the back, though, haven't gone away.
Match Results: Independiente Medellin
Deportivo Cali Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Liga Aguila tournament (home team - Deportivo Cali, away - Jaguares de Cordoba). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Deportivo Cali vs Jaguares de Cordoba):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 0.
Deportivo Cali opened the tournament with a clean 2-0 win over Jaguares de Córdoba, looking well-organized at the back. Pedro Gallese in goal and a settled centre-back partnership give them real defensive solidity. Over their last 10 Apertura matches they conceded just 0.6 goals per game - one of the best figures in the country. Away from home against top Colombian sides, though, their deep defensive shape makes it hard to create chances going forward.
Match Results: Deportivo Cali
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 1.39;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.89;
- both teams scored: overall - 29; at the home team's field - 14.
Statistics: Independiente Medellin vs Deportivo Cali
- average total in the tournament: 2.75 vs 1.9;
- average total goals scored: 1.45 vs 1.1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.35;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.9 vs 0.75;
- Independiente Medellin: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Deportivo Cali: average total away in the tournament - 0.89;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.7 (away - 2).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 13 of last 14 Deportivo Cali games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on corners
- Deportivo Cali have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Independiente Medellin.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- both teams scored all-time - 29 times;
- on the home team’s field - 14 times.
- Independiente Medellin have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Deportivo Cali (Liga Aguila).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (33/213, 15.5%);
- Independiente Medellin at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (3/10, 30%);
- Deportivo Cali away most often play: 1:0 (3/9, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.04% (odds 6)
1:0 - 10.11% (odds 6.5)
2:1 - 8.58% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Pick
The match sets up around Deportivo Cali's strong current form. Independiente Medellín concede regularly even at home - eight matches back that up - but they can also convert their chances against more defensively solid opposition. The trend of both teams scoring is supported by recent head-to-head stats: both sides are in decent rhythm right now. On top of that, the hosts played a tough match on the international stage on Thursday, which means Cali - usually modest in attack away from home - should still find their moments here. We're going with Both Teams To Score (Yes).
Will this prediction come true?
Betting Tips: Independiente Medellin - Deportivo Cali
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