Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Match Intro
Under the warm Palmira night, Deportivo Cali face Once Caldas in a clash where pressure is crushing one side and quiet confidence fuels the other. Cali are spiraling — five straight defeats, goals drying up, and a team that looks mentally broken. Once Caldas, meanwhile, are finding rhythm again after two wins in their last three, and they walk into this match with momentum and a clear identity.
This fixture is not glamorous — it’s survival football.
Cali must stop the bleeding.
Once Caldas sense vulnerability and will show no mercy.
Expect tension, caution, and a match defined by efficiency, not beauty.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Quick Match Info
Fixture: Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas
Competition: Primera A, Clausura — Round 20
Venue: Estadio Deportivo Cali (Capacity: 42,000)
Date: 14 November 2025
Kickoff: 05:30 Local
Referee: Mayorga Londoño J. A.
Prediction: Deportivo Cali 0–1 Once Caldas
Key Narrative: Cali’s collapse vs Caldas’ stability — the form gap is too big to ignore.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — What’s at Stake
🔴 For Deportivo Cali:
Everything is on the line. A sixth straight defeat could bury their season. The team is leaking goals, losing duels, and lacking confidence. A loss here sends them deeper into crisis.
⚪ For Once Caldas:
A win keeps them in top-eight sight and extends positive form. They’ve dominated this rivalry in recent years — another win strengthens their identity and playoff push.
This match decides narrative: collapse or resurgence.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Team Form
🔴 Deportivo Cali — Last 5 Matches:
L – L – L – L – L
- 0 goals in last 3 matches
- Only 1 goal scored in the last 5
- Failed to win any of their last 8 vs top-12 teams
- Home form unreliable (only 2 wins in last 8 at home)
Cali are not just out of form — they look lost.
⚪ Once Caldas — Last 5 Matches:
W – D – W – L – L
- 2 wins & 1 draw in last 3
- 2 clean sheets in last 4
- Attack inconsistent, but defense improving
- Better away form than Cali’s home form
Stability is returning — slowly but surely.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Team News
🔴 Deportivo Cali — Team News
No major injuries reported. Full squad available, but confidence is extremely low. The attacking structure remains inefficient despite no absentees.
Impact:
Even with a full squad, the team lacks chemistry and finishing. The problem is performance, not personnel.
⚪ Once Caldas — Team News
OUT:
- J. Méndez Castillo (F) — unknown injury
Impact:
One forward missing, but their main attacking core (Barrios, García, Moreno) is available. Minimal tactical disruption.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Predicted Lineups
🔴 Deportivo Cali (4-2-3-1)
GK: Rodríguez
DEF: Viafara – Quiñones – Aguilar – Varela
MID: Correa – Orozco
AM: Quintero – J. Martínez – Hurtado
ST: Estupiñán
⚪ Once Caldas (4-2-3-1)
GK: Aguirre
DEF: Cuesta – Riquett – Navarro – Zuleta
MID: M. García – Mejía
AM: Sánchez – Barrios – K. Cuesta
ST: Dayro Moreno
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Spotlight Players
🔥 Deportivo Cali: Avilés Hurtado
The captain and only reliable creator left. If Cali score, Hurtado will almost certainly be involved. The entire attacking burden sits on him.
⚡ Once Caldas: Dayro Moreno
Experience, movement, and cold-blooded finishing. Against a fragile Cali defense, Moreno becomes the most dangerous weapon on the field.
Why they matter:
Both teams struggle offensively — their leaders will dictate the few real chances created.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Tactical Outlook
🔴 Deportivo Cali Tactical Plan
- 4-2-3-1 with slow buildup
- Heavy reliance on Hurtado + Martínez
- Mid-block defensive shape
- Full-backs cautious due to low confidence
- Aim to avoid early concession (Cali concede early frequently)
Their biggest issue: no penetration, no vertical aggression.
⚪ Once Caldas Tactical Plan
- Compact defensive structure
- Quick transitions through Barrios & Sánchez
- Moreno acting as target man
- Use long diagonals into wide channels
- Exploit Cali’s poor defensive duels (49.6%)
They will play patiently, not recklessly — and wait for Cali mistakes.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Key Battles
| Matchup | Duel | Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Aguilar vs Dayro Moreno | Experience vs Movement | Once Caldas |
| Hurtado vs Mejía | Creativity vs Control | Balanced |
| J. Martínez vs Zuleta | Dribbles vs Positioning | Cali slight |
| Orozco vs Barrios | Stability vs Direct Pace | Once Caldas |
Caldas control more key duels statistically.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Statistical Snapshot
| Metric | Deportivo Cali | Once Caldas |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per Game | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Goals Conceded | 27 | 23 |
| Clean Sheets | 5 | 8 |
| Shots per Game | 12.1 | 12.6 |
| Shots on Target | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Possession | 49.2% | 52.3% |
| Pass Accuracy | 77.3% | 82.8% |
| Big Chances/Game | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Duels Won | 49.6% | 53% |
Once Caldas lead in efficiency, duels, passing, and defense.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Fan Reactions
🔵 Deportivo Cali Fans (Frustrated & Anxious)
- “Five losses in a row… this team has no pulse.”
- “If we don’t win today, the season is dead.”
- “Hurtado can’t carry 11 players every match.”
- “The defense collapses every game — zero confidence.”
Cali supporters know the situation is critical and their faith is running thin.
⚪ Once Caldas Fans (Calm & Confident)
- “Cali are the weakest team right now — perfect chance to take 3 points.”
- “Dayro only needs one chance.”
- “Defense looks solid again; we can control this.”
- “Caldas always beats Cali — history repeats.”
Their optimism is rooted in stats — and dominance in recent H2H clashes.
🟡 Fans
- “Cali’s form is terrible. Hard to see them scoring.”
- “Caldas play simple, disciplined football — enough to win this matchup.”
- “Expect a slow game with very few chances.”
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Prediction & Match-Defining Factors
⭐ Predicted Score: Deportivo Cali 0–1 Once Caldas
Why Once Caldas win (real, data-based reasons):
- Cali lost 5 straight
- Cali scored 1 goal in last 5
- Caldas: 2 wins + 1 draw recently
- Caldas have 8 clean sheets (strong defense)
- Cali lose possession too often (123 per match)
- H2H dominance: Caldas have won 5 of last 6
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — Match-Defining Factors:
- Cali’s psychological collapse
- Caldas’ defensive discipline
- Dayro Moreno’s efficiency
- First goal = match control (Cali never recover when conceding first)
This will be slow, cagey, and decided by one moment.
Final Word (Emotional Close)
Estadio Deportivo Cali will feel heavy — not from the weather, but from the pressure. The home fans demand a response, but the team is stuck in a downward spiral. Once Caldas arrive disciplined, compact, and confident. This match is a test of character for Cali and a chance for Caldas to stamp authority on a broken rival.
Emotion is on Cali’s side.
Logic is on Caldas’ side.
And in football, logic usually wins.
Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas — FAQs
Q1. When is the match?
A. 14 November 2025 at 05:30 local time.
Q2. Who is the favorite?
A. Once Caldas — based on form, defensive numbers, and H2H dominance.
Q3. Will both teams score?
A. Unlikely. Cali are averaging 0.2 goals in last 5.
Q4. Key player to watch?
A. Dayro Moreno (Once Caldas), Avilés Hurtado (Cali).
Q5. Expected goals total?
A. Low — around 1.5.
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