Our Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF Prediction: 2-1
Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF in the Colombia Primera A is scheduled for an 23:10 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Deportivo Cali's Last Match – Atletico Bucaramanga vs Deportivo Cali
Deportivo Cali will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Colombia Primera A draw with Atletico Bucaramanga on February 21. In that match, Deportivo Cali controlled 40% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atletico Bucaramanga | 60% | 15 (5) | 1.3 | 56 |
 Deportivo Cali | 40% | 4 (0) | 0.18 | 15 |
Fortaleza CEIF's Last Match – Once Caldas vs Fortaleza CEIF
Fortaleza CEIF will hope to recover from their recent 2-4 Colombia Primera A setback against Once Caldas on February 21. In that match, Fortaleza CEIF saw 41% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Once Caldas | 59% | 8 (7) | 1.41 | 56 |
 Fortaleza CEIF | 41% | 8 (5) | 1.32 | 24 |
Deportivo Cali vs Fortaleza CEIF Stats
Key Stats
| Deportivo Cali | Fortaleza CEIF | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Deportivo Cali are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Fortaleza CEIF average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Deportivo Cali 11-8
Fortaleza CEIF 10-15
Lineups
Deportivo Cali: Pedro Gallese, Ronaldo Ismael Pajaro Beltran, Jose Caldera, Steven Andres Rodriguez Ossa, Juan Jose Montoya, Matias Orozco, Fabian Viafara, Andres Correa, Johan Martinez, Aviles Hurtado, Felipe Aguilar
Fortaleza CEIF: Jader Martinez, Cristian Daniel Santander Rosero, Richardson David Rivas Torres, Kevin Adrian Balanta Carabali, Franco Pulicastro, David Ramirez, Jhon Harold Balanta Carabalí, Leonardo Pico, Andres Amaya, Andres Arroyo, Yesid Diaz
Deportivo Pasto 
America de Cali 
Once Caldas 
Atletico Nacional Medellin 
Junior 
Deportes Tolima 
Atletico Bucaramanga 
Deportivo Cali 
Aguilas Doradas 
Millonarios 
Fortaleza CEIF 
Llaneros 
Independiente Santa Fe 
Jaguares de Cordoba 
Independiente Medellin 
Cucuta Deportivo 
Deportivo Pereira 
Boyaca Chico