Deportivo Cali — Deportivo Pereira : Match Preview and Prediction for October 04,2025

Deportivo Cali’s Current Form

Deportivo Cali approaches this upcoming fixture in a state of considerable disarray. The team currently occupies the tenth position in the league standings and has just suffered a painful 1-3 defeat against Águilas Doradas, a result that ousted them from the top eight. This particular match starkly highlighted their offensive struggles; despite dominating possession (61%), Cali’s players managed only 3 shots on target.

Internal Squad Issues

The internal atmosphere within the club also appears to be far from ideal. Coach Alberto Gamero has reportedly made the decision to omit two experienced players, Javier Reina and Yeison Gordillo, from the squad for this crucial encounter. This choice is unlikely to bolster the team’s attacking prowess or enhance midfield cohesion. The absence of such key figures directly undermines their creative potential on the field.

Statistical Attacking Deficiencies

A glance at the season’s raw statistics paints an even clearer picture of their struggles. Deportivo Cali ranks a dismal 19th in the league for big chances created, placing them second to last. For shots on target, they sit in 18th place. Evidently, the team simply fails to generate enough genuine threats in front of the opponent’s goal, making it unrealistic to anticipate a goal-scoring spectacle from them.

Deportivo Pereira’s Away Goal Drought

While Cali faces its own challenges, Deportivo Pereira’s away form in attack can only be described as a disaster. In 6 away matches this season, the team has managed to score a mere two goals. This stands as the worst offensive record in the league, and the statistics are unequivocal: Pereira’s players simply struggle profoundly to find the net when playing on the road.

Overall Team Form and Defensive Approach

The team’s overall form also raises significant concerns. Pereira has been unable to secure a victory in the league for 6 consecutive matches, a streak stretching back to August 14th. Their last three league fixtures have all ended in draws, highlighting a persistent inability to close out games against opponents. The team consistently adopts a cautious, defensive style of play, a tendency that becomes even more pronounced in away matches.

Low-Scoring Trends and Solid Away Defense

Statistical trends further reinforce this conclusion. In 6 out of Deportivo Pereira’s last 7 away matches, the total goals scored did not exceed 2.5. Similarly, in the current Liga BetPlay Dimayor A campaign, 5 of their last 6 games have seen fewer than three goals. It’s worth noting, however, that Pereira’s away defense is quite robust, conceding only 5 goals in 6 matches, which is one of the best records in the league.