Deportivo Cali vs Chico — form, head-to-head and match prediction
Our model makes Deportivo Cali the pick at 49% for Deportivo Cali vs Chico. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Chico travel to Deportivo Cali on 1 November 2026 at Estadio Deportivo Cali, Palmira. Deportivo Cali are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 49%. This clausura 17 fixture in Primera A is listed as Deportivo Cali - Chico. Kick-off is 21:05 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Deportivo Cali: they come in on the back of a draw, following two wins and two draws before that. That is two wins, three draws and no defeats from the last five, worth 9 points. It leaves them unbeaten in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (23 scored and 18 conceded in 21 matches, 1.1 and 0.86 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 56.0 out of 100, and they sit 9th on a goal difference of +4.
Chico: they come in on the back of a draw, following one win and three defeats before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (21 scored and 35 conceded in 23 matches, 0.91 and 1.52 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 34.1 out of 100, and they sit 18th on a goal difference of -17.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Deportivo Cali | Chico |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 9th | 18th |
| Goal difference | +4 | -17 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | DWDDW | DWLLL |
| Points from last 5 | 9 | 4 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 7 / 2 | 3 / 8 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 3 | 1 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 21 | 23 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.1 / 0.86 | 0.91 / 1.52 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.48 | 1.22 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 56.0 | 34.1 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 49% | 24% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Deportivo Cali 56.0 versus Chico 34.1, a gap of 21.9, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Table gap: Nine places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.40, over 2.5 goals at 46% and both teams to score at 49%.
- First goal: Leans Deportivo Cali's way at 57%.
The call
The model tilts to Deportivo Cali at 49%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. Deportivo Cali's form line and home advantage back it and the goals line points to under 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Deportivo Cali's way, especially at Estadio Deportivo Cali.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Deportivo Cali or Chico?
Deportivo Cali, with an implied win probability of roughly 49%. The full split is 49% Deportivo Cali, 27% the draw and 24% Chico.
When and where is Deportivo Cali vs Chico being played?
1 November 2026 at Estadio Deportivo Cali, Palmira, kick-off 21:05 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Deportivo Cali and Chico?
Chico 1-0 Deportivo Cali on 17 April 2026.
What is the recent form of Deportivo Cali and Chico?
Deportivo Cali have taken 9 points from their last five (DWDDW), Chico 4 from theirs (DWLLL). Most recently Deportivo Cali took a 1-1 draw away at Fortaleza FC and Chico a 1-1 draw at home to Junior.
How many goals are expected in Deportivo Cali vs Chico?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.40 — 1.20 for Deportivo Cali and 1.20 for Chico. It rates over 2.5 goals at 46%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 49%, so its call is no.