12 AI models have taken a position on Deportivo Cali vs Cucuta, and the strongest agreement is on the total goals market: 8 of the 8 models that priced it back Over 2.5 goals. Elsewhere, the match result market leans Deportivo Cali to win (7/7) and the goalscorer market leans Nicolas Benedetti to score (5/5). Below: every model's picks, their reasoning, and the best live odds for each selection.
09-15Falkirk-Heart of MidlothianOver 2.5 Goals@ 1.75✓
09-14Moreirense-MaritimoUnder 2.5 Goals@ 1.66✕
09-14Celta Fortuna-EibarOver 2.5 Goals@ 2.15✓
💎 Value Pick High odds · high consensus
Nicolas Benedetti to score @ 3.70
5/5Models agree
100%Agreement
@ 3.70Avg odds
5 of 5 models who weighed this market converged on the same longshot pick — at average odds of 3.70. High-odds consensus is rare; when it does cluster, it's a stronger expected-value signal than a banker pick because the implied probability still leaves room above the true probability the models assign.
Deportivo Cali
3-4-3
Expected · official feed
20
Bello
23
Rodriguez
19
Martinez
28
Velasco
5
Cuellar
21
Benedetti
15
Chaverra
4
Alvarez
12
Caldera
27
Viafara
1
Gallese
Bench (13)
Juan Dinenno · Emanuel Reynoso · Alexis Manyoma · Aviles Hurtado · Juan Tello · Alejandro Rodriguez · Santiago Martinez · Matias Botero · Carlos Bacca · Keimer Sandoval · Jose Moya · Kalazan Suarez · Ronaldo Pajaro
Coach · Rafael Dudamel
Match Preview
Deportivo Cali vs Cucuta Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-15 03:03 UTC
Deportivo Cali and Cucuta clash in crucial Primera A Clausura meeting
Friday night in Colombia, Deportivo Cali host Cucuta for a pivotal matchday 11 fixture in the Primera A Clausura. With both sides navigating difficult spells, the encounter carries significant weight for their respective league ambitions.
Team news and expected lineups
Deportivo Cali must navigate this fixture without Keimer Sandoval, who is sidelined due to suspension. Manager Rafael Dudamel is expected to field a side featuring Pedro Gallese in goal, supported by a defensive line of Fabian Viafara, Jose Caldera, Fernando Alvarez, and Leyser Chaverra. The attacking threat is likely to be spearheaded by the trio of Eduard Bello, Steven Rodriguez, and Johan Martinez.
Cucuta arrive with Federico Abadia expected to start in goal. Their defensive structure should include Jhon Quinones, Brayan Montano, and Kevin Tamayo, while the midfield looks to be anchored by Leider Berdugo, Carlos Renteria, and Juan Ceballos. Gustavo Torres and Marlon Carabali are the expected options to lead the forward line, as coach Nicolás Chiesa looks to steady his squad following a period of internal management challenges.
Deportivo Cali's search for consistency
Recent form for the hosts has been a mixture of resilience and frustration. Following a difficult cup exit against Atletico Nacional, they managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Once Caldas on 13 September, a result that provided a much-needed boost in their ongoing battle to climb away from the lower reaches of the table.
Manager Rafael Dudamel has publicly addressed the criticism surrounding his position, emphasizing a commitment to continuity. The team will be looking to build on their recent league performance to ease the pressure that has mounted throughout the current campaign.
Cucuta's road to recovery
Cucuta travel to this match looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home defeat to Millonarios last Sunday. Their recent run has been inconsistent, characterized by a mix of narrow losses and hard-fought draws, such as the 2-2 result against Deportivo Pasto earlier in September.
Off-pitch distractions have been a feature of their recent weeks, with coach Nicolás Chiesa dealing with squad management issues regarding player availability. Finding a stable rhythm on the pitch will be the primary objective as they look to improve their standing in the Clausura.
The head-to-head history
Historically, this fixture has often favoured the home side, with Deportivo Cali enjoying a strong record in recent years. Their most recent meeting in March 2026 saw Deportivo Cali secure a 2-0 victory in the Primera A Apertura.
Looking further back, the encounters have frequently produced goals, including a 4-1 win for Deportivo Cali in September 2019 and a 3-3 draw in September 2020. While history suggests a competitive edge for the hosts, current form and the pressure of the relegation battle may dictate a tighter, more cautious affair this time around.
Cucuta
4-4-2
Expected · official feed
13
Rodriguez
11
Torres
21
Carabali
8
Ceballos
77
Renteria
10
Berdugo
14
Tamayo
30
Montano
4
Quinones
26
Abonia
12
Abadia
Bench (11)
Victor Mejia · Jader Manyoma · Santiago Vasquez · Kevin Andrey Londono · Leison Ochoa · Dayan Perez · Diego Munoz · Mauricio Duarte · Jesus Diaz · Samir Mayo · Hassler Beltran
Coach · Nicolas Hernan Chiesa
Official expected line-ups for this match from the data feed. Locks as Confirmed ~1h before kickoff.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Deportivo Cali vs Cucuta
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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BTTS
AH
GS
CS
DeepSeek
+4.9% ROI
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Nova
+3.8% ROI
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Seed
+2.4% ROI
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ERNIE
+1.7% ROI
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Qwen
+1.6% ROI
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Claude
+1.4% ROI
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Gemini
+1.1% ROI
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Kimi
+0.2% ROI
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GLM
-0.2% ROI
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ChatGPT
-0.7% ROI
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Grok
-2.3% ROI
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WizardLM
-3.0% ROI
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Recent Form
Deportivo Cali and Cucuta's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Deportivo Cali
4
Wins
3
Draws
3
Losses
13
Scored
12
Conceded
2
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
13 SepPRIOnce Caldas1–2Deportivo CaliW
11 SepPRIMillonarios1–1Deportivo CaliD
8 SepCUPAtletico Nacional3–0Deportivo CaliL
31 AugPRIDeportivo Cali1–1BucaramangaD
27 AugPRIAtletico Nacional2–1Deportivo CaliL
23 AugPRIDeportivo Cali2–2Internacional de BogotaD
9 AugPRIDeportivo Pasto0–2Deportivo CaliW
1 AugPRIIndependiente Medellin1–0Deportivo CaliL
25 JulPRIDeportivo Cali2–0CD JaguaresW
24 MayCUPReal Santander1–2Deportivo CaliW
Cucuta
2
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
10
Scored
17
Conceded
2
Clean sheets
7
BTTS
14 SepPRICucuta1–2MillonariosL
5 SepPRICucuta2–2Deportivo PastoD
1 SepPRITolima2–1CucutaL
26 AugPRICucuta1–0Alianza FCW
23 AugPRIIndependiente Medellin0–1CucutaW
19 AugPRICucuta1–1Internacional de BogotaD
8 AugPRIFortaleza FC2–0CucutaL
4 AugPRIBucaramanga1–1CucutaD
27 JulPRIOnce Caldas5–1CucutaL
2 JunCUPIndependiente Medellin2–1CucutaL
Head to Head
Deportivo Cali vs Cucuta·last 10 meetings
7Deportivo Cali wins
3Draws
0Cucuta wins
14 MarCucuta0 – 2Deportivo CaliPrimera A Apertura
23 Sep ’20Cucuta3 – 3Deportivo CaliPrimera A Apertura
22 Sep ’19Cucuta1 – 4Deportivo CaliPrimera A Clausura
31 Mar ’19Deportivo Cali2 – 0CucutaPrimera A Apertura
26 Jul ’17Deportivo Cali3 – 1CucutaCup
5 Jul ’17Cucuta3 – 3Deportivo CaliCup
24 Aug ’15Deportivo Cali2 – 0CucutaPrimera A Clausura
8 Mar ’15Cucuta2 – 4Deportivo CaliPrimera A Apertura
18 Aug ’13Deportivo Cali2 – 1CucutaLiga Postobon Clausura
24 Feb ’13Cucuta0 – 0Deportivo CaliLiga Postobon Apertura
