Once Caldas vs Deportivo Cali Betting Tips Consensus
7 AI models have taken a position on Once Caldas vs Deportivo Cali, and the strongest agreement is on the match result market: 6 of the 6 models that priced it back Once Caldas to win. Elsewhere, the total goals market leans Under 2.5 goals (3/3). Below: every model's picks, their reasoning, and the best live odds for each selection.
How each AI model's picks settled — ranked by profit on this match (10 units staked per model).
Once Caldas
4-3-3
Expected · official feed
17
Moreno
14
Zapata
7
Barrios
20
Roa
9
Gomez
23
Colorado
33
Patino
30
Londono
16
Castano
22
Cuesta
99
Parra
Bench (9)
Jorge Cardona · Andres Correa · Jaime Alvarado · Tomas Garcia · Helieyker Guzman · Juan Gallego · Edwin Torres · Jader Quinones · Mateo Zuleta
Coach · Hernan Herrera
Match Preview
Once Caldas vs Deportivo Cali Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-08 23:14 UTC
Once Caldas and Deportivo Cali clash in Primera A Clausura
The tactical battle at the heart of this Primera A Clausura matchday 10 encounter rests on whether Once Caldas can reassert their attacking flow against a Deportivo Cali side desperate to tighten their defensive structure. As the two teams prepare to face off on 13 September 2026, the question remains whether the hosts can exploit the gaps in their opponent's backline or if the visitors will successfully disrupt the rhythm of the game.
Tactical setups and expected formations
Once Caldas are expected to field an attacking-minded unit, with Dayro Moreno and Jefry Zapata leading the line. Supported by the creative presence of Andres Roa and Luis Gomez, they will look to control the tempo through the midfield pivot of Michael Barrios and Andres Colorado. Their defensive stability will rely on a back four featuring Juan Patino and Daniel Londono, tasked with protecting goalkeeper Joan Parra.
Deportivo Cali are expected to counter with a balanced approach, anchoring their midfield with Gustavo Cuellar and Daniel Giraldo. Nicolas Benedetti will be the primary link between the lines, feeding forwards Juan Dinenno and Steven Rodriguez. The defensive unit, led by Leyser Chaverra and Jose Caldera, will need to be particularly disciplined to handle the movement of the Once Caldas forwards.
Personnel impacts and team news
For Deportivo Cali, the absence of Keimer Sandoval due to suspension creates a notable void in their squad, forcing a reshuffle in their tactical plans. Coach Pedro Gallese will rely on his experienced defensive core to maintain composure under pressure. Meanwhile, Once Caldas appear to have a settled group, with their expected XI showing consistency in their recent selection.
Form and momentum heading into the tie
Once Caldas arrive following a challenging result against Chico FC, though their recent campaign has shown flashes of high-scoring potential, such as their 5-1 win over Cucuta in July. They have demonstrated an ability to find the net regularly, though defensive lapses have occasionally cost them points in tight encounters.
Deportivo Cali have struggled for consistency in their recent outings, including a difficult loss to Atletico Nacional in the cup. They will be looking to rediscover the defensive solidity that helped them secure a 2-0 win over Deportivo Pasto earlier in August. Finding a way to translate their midfield control into consistent goalscoring opportunities will be vital for their prospects.
Historical context of the matchup
History favours the hosts in this fixture, with Once Caldas having enjoyed significant success in recent meetings. Notably, they secured a 2-0 victory over Deportivo Cali as recently as 7 March 2026. While previous results offer a narrative of dominance, both sides understand that the current form in the Clausura often dictates the outcome more than past encounters.
Deportivo Cali
3-4-3
Expected · official feed
9
Dinenno
23
Rodriguez
19
Martinez
5
Cuellar
8
Giraldo
21
Benedetti
15
Chaverra
28
Velasco
12
Caldera
27
Viafara
1
Gallese
Bench (12)
Alexis Manyoma · Aviles Hurtado · Eduard Bello · Juan Tello · Alejandro Rodriguez · Mateo Benitez · Santiago Martinez · Carlos Bacca · Keimer Sandoval · Jose Moya · Kalazan Suarez · Ronaldo Pajaro
Coach · Rafael Dudamel
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 Once Caldas vs Deportivo Cali
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
Model
1X2
O/U
BTTS
AH
GS
CS
DeepSeek
+7.5% ROI
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Nova
+4.9% ROI
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Gemini
+2.5% ROI
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Qwen
+2.1% ROI
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ChatGPT
+1.4% ROI
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Grok
-0.3% ROI
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WizardLM
-0.9% ROI
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Recent Form
Once Caldas and Deportivo Cali's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Once Caldas
4
Wins
4
Draws
2
Losses
19
Scored
11
Conceded
2
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
5 SepPRIChico FC2–0Once CaldasL
2 SepPRIFortaleza FC1–2Once CaldasW
24 AugPRIJunior FC1–1Once CaldasD
9 AugPRICD Jaguares1–1Once CaldasD
6 AugPRIOnce Caldas0–1America de CaliL
3 AugPRISanta Fe2–2Once CaldasD
30 JulCUPEnvigado0–3Once CaldasW
27 JulPRIOnce Caldas5–1CucutaW
22 JulCUPOnce Caldas3–0EnvigadoW
14 MayPRIJunior FC2–2Once CaldasD
Deportivo Cali
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
16
Scored
11
Conceded
3
Clean sheets
5
BTTS
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
21 MayCUPDeportivo Cali1–0Alianza FCW
15 MayCUPBoca Juniors de Cali1–5Deportivo CaliW
Head to Head
Once Caldas vs Deportivo Cali·last 10 meetings
5Once Caldas wins
4Draws
1Deportivo Cali wins
7 MarDeportivo Cali0 – 2Once CaldasPrimera A Apertura
14 Nov ’25Deportivo Cali1 – 1Once CaldasPrimera A Clausura
25 May ’25Once Caldas1 – 0Deportivo CaliPrimera A Apertura
14 Sep ’24Once Caldas4 – 1Deportivo CaliPrimera A Clausura
2 Mar ’24Deportivo Cali0 – 1Once CaldasPrimera A Apertura
30 Jul ’23Once Caldas4 – 0Deportivo CaliPrimera A Clausura
5 Feb ’23Deportivo Cali0 – 0Once CaldasPrimera A Apertura
17 Oct ’22Deportivo Cali1 – 1Once CaldasPrimera A Clausura
1 May ’22Once Caldas0 – 1Deportivo CaliPrimera A Apertura
21 Nov ’21Deportivo Cali0 – 0Once CaldasPrimera A Clausura
