Where and when is Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali played?

Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali is played on October 25, 2026 at 09:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Municipal de Cota, in the Primera A.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 37% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali: prediction and stats

Primera AClausura - 16Kick-off on October 25, 2026 at 09:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Municipal de Cota, Cota

Fortaleza FC

Deportivo Cali

The Footlab model makes Deportivo Cali the favourite at 38%, against 31% for a draw and 31% for Fortaleza FC. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali?

A very open match: only 62 Elo points separate Fortaleza FC (1,677) and Deportivo Cali (1,739).

Fortaleza FC win31 %

Draw31 %

Deportivo Cali win38 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fortaleza FC have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Deportivo Cali have 9, 3 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Fortaleza FC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	Atletico Nacional(home)	1-2	Primera A
Aug 8, 2026	Cucuta(home)	2-0	Primera A
Aug 4, 2026	Llaneros(away)	1-3	Primera A
Aug 1, 2026	Deportivo Pereira(home)	0-0	Primera A
Jul 26, 2026	Alianza Valledupar(away)	1-1	Primera A

Deportivo Cali
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	Internacional de Bogota(home)	2-2	Primera A
Aug 9, 2026	Deportivo Pasto(away)	2-0	Primera A
Aug 1, 2026	Independiente Medellin(away)	0-1	Primera A
Jul 25, 2026	Jaguares(home)	2-0	Primera A
May 24, 2026	Real Santander(away)	2-1	Copa Colombia

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Fortaleza FC win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Deportivo Cali win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Mar 1, 2026	Deportivo Cali 1-1 Fortaleza FC	Primera A
Jul 25, 2025	Deportivo Cali 1-1 Fortaleza FC	Primera A
Feb 9, 2025	Fortaleza FC 1-0 Deportivo Cali	Primera A
Sep 25, 2024	Deportivo Cali 3-2 Fortaleza FC	Copa Colombia
Sep 18, 2024	Fortaleza FC 1-0 Deportivo Cali	Copa Colombia
Jul 30, 2024	Fortaleza FC 2-1 Deportivo Cali	Primera A

Last archived meeting: Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza FC on Mar 1, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Fortaleza FC score 1.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Deportivo Cali score 1.5 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 37% probability of over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Fortaleza FC	1.2	1.1	4	9/15	6/15
Deportivo Cali	1.5	0.7	6	6/15	4/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Fortaleza FC sit 15th in Primera A (22 points from 19 matches) and Deportivo Cali sit 9th (27 points from 19 matches).

2026 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
8	Deportivo Cali	4	2	1	1	6	3	7
9	Deportivo Cali	19	7	6	6	20	16	27
9	Deportivo Cali	19	7	6	6	20	16	27
13	Fortaleza FC	5	1	2	2	5	6	5
15	Fortaleza FC	19	5	7	7	22	27	22
15	Fortaleza FC	19	5	7	7	22	27	22

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali?: The Footlab model makes Deportivo Cali the favourite at 38%, against 31% for a draw and 31% for Fortaleza FC.
Where and when is Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali played?: Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali is played on October 25, 2026 at 09:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Municipal de Cota, in the Primera A.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 37% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.