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- Alianza Valledupar are in their worst ever season, occupying 19th place in the Primera A 2026 table with just five points from ten games.
- Ayala has tried to tighten up his side, who are a low-block team that play to avoid risk, but results have been hard to come by, with a run of zero wins, three draws and two losses from the last five, including consecutive 1-1 draws away at Junior FC and Santa Fe.
- They have not won in four Primera A home games, drawing three and losing one, scoring just three goals in the process.
Away - Deportivo Cali
- Deportivo Cali, meanwhile, have shown some improvement in 10th with 15 points from 11 matches, although their away form remains poor.
- Deportivo Cali, in contrast, have looked more competitive since Rafael Dudamel took over in March 2026.
- His signature fast-paced, aggressive pressing game, which sees Cali look to win the ball back immediately and play at high tempo in transition, looks to have been adopted by the team, as they produced a crisp and professional 2-0 away win against Cucuta.
- Cali have only won one of their five Primera A 2026 away games, however, drawing one and losing three, although they are averaging 1.00 goals-per-game on their travels.
Head-to-Head
Valledupar, despite winning the last two head-to-heads, including a 1-0 away win four months ago in the Clausura 2025, are in no position to continue that run on Sunday.
Key Players
- Cali’s recent improvement has coincided with a resurgence for Aviles Hurtado, who now leads the team’s scoring charts with four goals in 11 Primera A appearances.
- Valledupar’s attack is toothless, with main attacking threat Lucumi notching just once this season.
Betting Insights
- Odds: 2.98 for a Cali win.
- Both Teams to Score - No: 1.83 looks appealing given Valledupar’s lack of goals and Cali’s improved defence.
Prediction
Cali’s improvement in their recent away results, including a win and a draw from their last two, makes them my pick to win on the road.
