Deportivo Cali vs Independiente Santa Fe predictions, Mar 18, 2026

Colombian Primera A, on Wednesday,

Deportivo Cali

Santa Fe

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This upcoming clash between Deportivo Cali and Independiente Santa Fe in the Colombian Primera A promises to be a closely contested affair. Both teams find themselves struggling for consistency, with Deportivo Cali managing just one victory in their last five matches, mirroring the performance of Independiente Santa Fe.

Deportivo Cali will enjoy home advantage, which could be crucial as they seek to build momentum. Their recent form has been shaky, but their attacking play hints at the potential for unlocking a resolute defense. On the other hand, Independiente Santa Fe will look to exploit any weaknesses and capitalize on set pieces, as they too have struggled offensively.

Bookmakers favor Deportivo Cali slightly with odds of 1.96 for a home win, while Independiente Santa Fe stands at 3.67 for an away victory. Our model gives a 44.6% probability of a home win, 26% for a draw, and 26.7% for an away win, forecasting a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side based on the current odds.

As both teams aim to stabilize their form, fans can expect a tactical battle that could swing either way. While Cali holds the upper hand statistically, the unpredictability of recent performances makes any outcome possible.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-13T22:52:02+00:00.

Deportivo Cali
46.9%
Draw
27.1%
Santa Fe
26.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.98 3.45 3.55
MarathonBet 2.01 3.38 3.57
Pinnacle 1.97 3.5 3.6

Latest Results

06.03.26 Deportivo Cali – Once Caldas – 0:2
01.03.26 Deportivo Cali – Fortaleza CEIF – 1:1
21.02.26 Atlético Bucaramanga – Deportivo Cali – 0:0
15.02.26 Deportivo Cali – Atlético Nacional Medellin – 1:0
11.02.26 Internacional de Bogotá – Deportivo Cali – 3:2
25.02.26 Independiente Santa Fe – Atlético Nacional Medellin – 1:2
22.02.26 Independiente Santa Fe – Junior Barranquilla – 2:1
17.02.26 Jaguares de Córdoba – Independiente Santa Fe – 3:1
13.02.26 América de Cali – Independiente Santa Fe – 1:0
07.02.26 Fortaleza CEIF – Independiente Santa Fe – 1:1

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 12 and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Deportivo Cali won 0.
  • In recent matches, Deportivo Cali has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Santa Fe is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Deportivo Cali may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Deportivo Cali will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Deportivo Cali won 5 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 19:28. (average 1:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Deportivo Cali won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 12:14. (average 1.2:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.11.25 Independiente Santa Fe – Deportivo Cali – 1:0
    17.05.25 Deportivo Cali – Independiente Santa Fe – 0:2
    20.08.24 Deportivo Cali – Independiente Santa Fe – 1:3
    13.02.24 Independiente Santa Fe – Deportivo Cali – 1:0
    06.09.23 Deportivo Cali – Independiente Santa Fe – 2:2

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Once Caldas 11 6 4 1 22:12 10 22
    2 Atl. Nacional 9 7 0 2 21:6 15 21
    3 Dep. Pasto 11 6 3 2 16:14 2 21
    4 Inter Bogotu00e1 10 5 4 1 15:13 2 19
    5 Bucaramanga 9 4 5 0 15:5 10 17
    6 America De Cali 9 5 1 3 14:7 7 16
    7 Junior 10 5 1 4 15:15 0 16
    8 Deportes Tolima 9 4 3 2 11:7 4 15
    9 Millonarios 10 4 2 4 15:11 4 14
    10 Llaneros 10 3 5 2 12:9 3 14
    11 Fortaleza 10 3 5 2 12:14 -2 14
    12 Dep. Cali 10 3 3 4 11:10 1 12
    13 Aguilas 9 3 3 3 10:10 0 12
    14 Santa Fe 9 2 4 3 10:12 -2 10
    15 Jaguares de Cordoba 10 3 1 6 9:19 -10 10
    16 Ind. Medellin 9 1 4 4 11:14 -3 7
    17 Cucuta 10 1 3 6 14:21 -7 6
    18 Chico 9 1 1 7 7:16 -9 4
    19 Pereira 9 0 4 5 8:19 -11 4
    20 Alianza 9 0 4 5 4:18 -14 4

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