DEPORTIVO CALI VS PASTO - COLOMBIA: PRIMERA DIVISION, APERTURA MATCH PREVIEW
COLOMBIA: PRIMERA DIVISION, APERTURA MATCH DETAILS: DEPORTIVO CALI VS PASTO
As Deportivo Cali prepare to host Pasto on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 under referee Londono, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
DEPORTIVO CALI PREVIEW IN COLOMBIA: PRIMERA DIVISION, APERTURA
Deportivo Cali, currently 6th in the standings with 10 points from 7 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 10 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
PASTO PREVIEW IN COLOMBIA: PRIMERA DIVISION, APERTURA
Pasto, sitting 1st with 15 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 4 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR DEPORTIVO CALI VS PASTO
Recent meetings between Deportivo Cali and Pasto have favored Deportivo Cali, with Deportivo Cali claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Atletico Nacional, Deportivo Cali recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Gallese, Correa, Caldera Alvis, Aguilar, Viafara, Reynoso, Orozco, Pajaro, Martinez, Dinenno, Rodriguez. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.
Pasto's last outing came against Inter Bogota, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Bernal, Velasco, Gil Uribe, Torijano, Garavito, Mancilla, Goez, Gil, Pisano, Micolta, Morelo. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Deportivo Cali are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Pasto are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR DEPORTIVO CALI VS PASTO
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Deportivo Cali's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Pasto's games average 1.9 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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