Atletico Bucaramanga vs Deportivo Cali Prediction 21 February 2026
🔊 Atlético Bucaramanga and Deportivo Cali are gearing up for a crucial match that promises to be intense. The hosts are in solid form, boasting a five-match unbeaten streak, which strengthens their position near the top of the table. Meanwhile, the visitors are struggling on the road, having lost seven consecutive matches. Both teams have strong tournament motivation as they sit close in the standings. The game will largely hinge on the defensive efforts of the visitors and the attacking prowess of the hosts.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 28 July 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Bucaramanga):
- ball possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Bucaramanga and Deportivo Cali:
- played 27 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 8, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 32 against 29;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.07, in the 2nd half - 1.19;
- average total goals in the match - 2.26.
Head-to-head statistics Atletico Bucaramanga - Deportivo Cali

Bucaramanga Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primera A, featuring Atlético Bucaramanga as the home side against Deportes Tolima. The match ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here are the match statistics (Atlético Bucaramanga vs Deportes Tolima):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 0 vs 2.
Atlético Bucaramanga sit fifth in the table, showcasing a strong home performance. Over their last ten matches, they have suffered just one defeat, indicating consistent form. They average 1.3 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 0.6 goals per match. The "Athletes" effectively utilize the wings and aim to control the midfield, creating numerous chances in front of the opponent's goal.
Match Results: Bucaramanga

Deportivo Cali Team Overview
The visitors last took to the field on in a Primera A clash where Deportivo Cali hosted Atlético Nacional. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here's how the game statistics broke down (Deportivo Cali vs Atlético Nacional):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 5 vs 9;
- fouls: 6 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Deportivo Cali are struggling on the road, with seven consecutive away losses highlighting their instability outside their home ground. Nonetheless, the team have managed to win three of their last ten matches, keeping alive their hopes of climbing the league standings. The main issues lie in their defense, conceding an average of one goal per match, and their attack doesn't always manage to offset these defensive lapses.
Match Results: Deportivo Cali
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 27;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.07;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.52, while the visitors net 0.56.
First-Half Stats: Bucaramanga (home) vs Deportivo Cali (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 1 (33.33%) vs 3 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 1.33 vs 0.67;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 6 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.2).
- Deportivo Cali have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 away games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 8, draws - 8.
Statistics: Bucaramanga vs Deportivo Cali
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 7;
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- win percentage: 33% vs 43%;
- losses: 0 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 5;
- draws: 6 vs 2.
- Deportivo Cali have lost in last 7 away games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.19, the guests - 1.07;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.26;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Bucaramanga vs Deportivo Cali
- average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 2.43;
- average total goals scored: 1.67 vs 1.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.83 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.83 vs 0.86;
- Bucaramanga: average total at home in the tournament - 2.33;
- Deportivo Cali: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.1 (away - 0.75).
- Deportivo Cali have conceded in last 7 away games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on corners
Bucaramanga: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.17; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 4.4.
Deportivo Cali: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.57, away - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 4.75.
- Deportivo Cali have taken over 3.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Bucaramanga vs Deportivo Cali
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Bucaramanga at home - 1 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Deportivo Cali away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Bucaramanga at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Deportivo Cali away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (14/65, 21.5%);
- Bucaramanga at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 2:1 , 5:0 (1/3, 33.3%);
- Deportivo Cali away most often play: 1:0 , 2:1 , 3:2 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 13.42% (odds 5)
1:1 - 11.69% (odds 6.5)
2:0 - 10.57% (odds 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends and head-to-head statistics, the home side is expected to have the upper hand. The visitors' streak of seven away losses plays a crucial role in betting on this match-an Atletico win appears to be the most likely outcome, given the strong form of Los Colchoneros and the Deans' struggles away from home.