Santa Fe vs Deportivo Cali Prediction 23 September 2026
📢 Santa Fe and Deportivo Cali are sitting close together in the play-off places and both continue to push for higher positions. There is not much between the two sides, and both have looked reasonably solid in recent weeks. Deportivo Cali stand out in particular for their attacking play, regularly creating chances and scoring regardless of the opposition.
Head-to-Head
📊 Across all official meetings between Santa Fe and Deportivo Cali, the two sides have faced each other 43 times. The hosts have won 14 of those matches, the visitors 12, with 17 draws. In terms of goals scored, Santa Fe have the edge - 49 against 45 for Deportivo Cali. On average, the teams score 0.84 goals in the first half and 1.35 in the second. The average total goals per match is 2.19.
Head-to-head statistics Santa Fe - Deportivo Cali
Independiente Santa Fe Team Overview
Santa Fe have played nine matches, collected 16 points and sit sixth in a tightly packed upper section of the table. In their last ten matches they have won four, drawn five and lost just once, showing a high level of consistency. Over that run they are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game, so a solid defence remains one of the team's strengths. Without being particularly prolific, they rarely allow opponents to gain a significant advantage and pick up points on a regular basis.
Match Results: Independiente Santa Fe
Deportivo Cali Team Overview
Deportivo Cali have also played nine matches and sit eighth with 15 points, just one behind Santa Fe. They average 1.21 goals scored and 0.86 conceded per game, maintaining a decent balance between attack and defence. They have also shown a high level of consistency in front of goal, scoring at least once in each of their last seven matches. Their away games have rarely been tight affairs in terms of scoring: at least two goals have been scored in eight of their previous away matches.
Match Results: Deportivo Cali
Total Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Over 1.5 has landed in each of Deportivo Cali's last 8 matches. Santa Fe's average home scoring rate is 1.88 goals per match, while Deportivo Cali's average away scoring rate is 1 goal per match, which also points to goals coming at both ends. Both sides' seasonal goals-conceded averages do not exceed 1.13, which is consistent with expectations on the total line. The pick here is Total Goals - Over 1.5 at odds of 1.47*.
Corners Prediction
In 10 of Deportivo Cali's last 11 matches, the total corners has been under 9.5. This is a consistent trend, confirming how rarely their matches produce a high number of corners. For this line, the pick is Total Corners - Under 9.5 at odds of 1.59*.
Reliable Bet
Santa Fe have scored at home in 9 of their last 10 matches, which points to a high probability of the hosts finding the net. This trend is backed up by the team's average of 1.88 goals per home game. The Santa Fe Team Total - Over 0.5 at 1.3* therefore looks reliable.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three most likely outcomes are: 1-1 (13.7%), 1-0 (12.87%) and 0-0 (10.72%). The 1-1 draw is considered the most probable result, though the gap between the leading outcomes is minimal, which points to a tight clustering of probabilities among the low-scoring options.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Santa Fe are considered the favourites for this match thanks to home advantage and a higher position in the table. However, Deportivo Cali are in good form and have been consistently finding the net in attack, scoring in seven consecutive league matches. Even against one of the league's leading sides, the visitors should get chances going forward and look capable of extending that scoring run. Our bet is Deportivo Cali to Score: Yes.
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Betting Tips: Independiente Santa Fe - Deportivo Cali
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