Fortaleza vs Deportivo Cali Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 25 October 2026
📢 Fortaleza are enduring a disappointing campaign in the Colombian league, currently sitting 18th in the table. The hosts have gone a long stretch without a win and continue to struggle for results. Deportivo Cali, on the other hand, are up in second place and have shown much greater consistency. The visitors regularly pick up points and are particularly solid at the back. Given the difference in current form and league position, Fortaleza will find it tough to put up much resistance against one of the championship’s frontrunners.
Head-to-Head
Deportivo Cali and Fortaleza played out a 1-1 draw in their most recent Primera A encounter on 01 March 2026. The hosts went into the break with a lead, but the visitors found an equaliser in the second half. Both sides registered 13 shots apiece, yet Fortaleza dominated possession with 61% compared to Cali’s 39%.
In ten official head-to-head clashes, Fortaleza hold a slight edge with four wins to Deportivo Cali’s three, while three matches have ended level. Both sides have scored 12 goals apiece. An intriguing split emerges when looking at the halves: Deportivo Cali have led at halftime on six occasions, while Fortaleza have outperformed in the second half, winning it seven times.
Head-to-head statistics Fortaleza - Deportivo Cali

Fortaleza: winless streak
Fortaleza fell 1-2 away to Inter Bogota in their most recent Primera A fixture on 20 October 2026, despite dominating possession with 71% and outshooting their opponents 21 to 7. However, only three of those 21 attempts were on target.
Fortaleza are struggling in the closing stages of the Colombian league campaign, sitting 18th in the table with just 11 points. The team are winless in their last ten matches, recording three draws and two defeats in the previous five outings. While their attack can’t be called completely toothless-averaging 1.2 goals per game over this stretch-the real issues lie at the back, with Fortaleza conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match.
Match Results: Fortaleza C.E.I.F

Deportivo Cali: solid at the back
Deportivo Cali’s 3-0 away win over Llaneros in their most recent Primera A fixture on 21 October 2026 was marked by clinical finishing: seven of their nine shots were on target. Despite this, the hosts dominated possession with 57% to 43% and registered more attempts overall-11 to 9.
Deportivo Cali are enjoying a strong campaign, sitting second in the table with 29 points. The team head into their upcoming clash in excellent form, having avoided defeat in their last five matches-three wins and two draws. Their ten-game run is equally impressive, with six victories and just one loss. It's their defensive solidity that truly stands out: over this stretch, they have conceded an average of just 0.6 goals per match. This consistent defensive performance has been key to Deportivo Cali's ability to pick up points and remain among the league's frontrunners.
Match Results: Deportivo Cali
Total Goals Prediction
Over 1.5 goals has landed in 16 of Fortaleza’s last 17 home matches, highlighting their attacking output on home soil. This season, Fortaleza’s home games are averaging 2.5 goals per match (1.31 scored, 1.19 conceded). Both sides have also been consistently finding the net and conceding in recent fixtures, further supporting the case for a high-scoring encounter. The odds for this market stand at 1.36*.
Corners Prediction
Deportivo Cali have recorded fewer than 4.5 corners in each of their last nine away matches in the Primera A. This consistent trend highlights the team's low attacking output on the road when it comes to winning corners. The odds for Deportivo Cali Under 4.5 individual corners stand at 1.76*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm’s calculations, the most likely scorelines for this match are 1-1 (13.61%), 0-1 (11.26%), and 0-0 (9.84%). Our prediction for the final score is 0-2.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Deportivo Cali head into this clash as clear favourites, and the bookmakers’ odds certainly reflect that. The two sides sit at opposite ends of the table, underlining the gulf in their recent form. Fortaleza are mired in a prolonged slump and have yet to snap their winless streak, while the visitors have looked far more composed, especially at the back. The editorial team’s well-founded prediction is a Deportivo Cali win.