Deportivo Cali 3-0 Cucuta: result and AI prediction
Deportivo Cali – Cucuta, Primera A, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:10 AM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Deportivo Cali
Deportivo Cali is #9 in the table (27 pts) and Cucuta #19 (16 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. Deportivo Cali is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Cucuta has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 4 head-to-head meetings: Deportivo Cali 3, draws 1, Cucuta 0. Their last meeting, on March 14, 2026, ended Cucuta 0-2 Deportivo Cali.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Deportivo Cali enter with the stronger home platform and a clear opportunity to consolidate their position against a Cúcuta side that has struggled on its travels. The visitors arrive with enough recent positive results to make a passive approach dangerous, especially if they can force transitions and set-pieces. Cali’s reported defensive suspensions are the main complication, but their usual control at Estadio Deportivo Cali still shapes the match. Expect the home side to press for territorial dominance while Cúcuta look to keep the contest tight for as long as possible.
Head-to-head analysis
Deportivo Cali have held the upper hand in the recent series, including a win in the latest meeting and a clean-sheet home victory in the last fixture at this venue. The sample is spread across several seasons, so it is supportive context rather than a decisive tactical guide.
Injuries and absences
The key team-news issue is the reported suspension of Felipe Aguilar and Steven Rodríguez for Deportivo Cali, although it conflicts with the supplied availability feed. If both are absent, Cali lose defensive continuity and Cúcuta gain a clearer route through direct play, second balls and dead-ball situations.
Form (last 5)
Deportivo Cali vs Cucuta stats
| Deportivo Cali | Cucuta | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 27 | 28 |
| Goals scored | 31 | 31 |
| Goals conceded | 24 | 50 |
| Clean sheets | 9 | 5 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-14Cucuta 0-2 Deportivo Cali
- 2020-09-23Cucuta 3-3 Deportivo Cali
- 2019-09-22Cucuta 1-4 Deportivo Cali
- 2019-03-31Deportivo Cali 2-0 Cucuta

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