Cali
Cali are the in-form team in this matchup, having won their last 5 Primera A 2026 matches in a row.
Pereira
Pereira are in freefall in contrast, having lost their last 2 games, 1-2 at home to Independiente Santa Fe and 4-0 away at Cucuta Deportivo, and they have only won 1 of their last 10 across all competitions (D4, L5).
Head-to-Head
In their recent matchup in Primera A 2026, Cali ran out 1-0 victors at home, but have failed to win their last 2 away to Pereira (D1, L1).
Key Players
- They come into this game on the back of back-to-back home wins over Rionegro Aguilas Doradas (2-0) and Alianza Valledupar (3-1) with Eduard Bello their key spark, netting 5 of Cali's 11 goals in the last 5 matches.
- Arturo Reyes has set up his Deportivo Pereira team to be a solid team that are difficult to break down, employing a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 structure that is compact and low-risk in the sense that they defend in a disciplined way and will hit opponents on the counter.
Betting Insights
- Cali are the right bet for the victory here at 1.8, but we feel compelled to back the Draw No Bet (DNB) market as the main selection.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.7 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.95 is marginally preferred.
Prediction
Although the visitors are the clear favourite to triumph, the head-to-head record over the last 5 games between these two sides stands at 2 wins each with 1 draw (no win in the last 2 away) and Pereira are stubborn on their own patch (D2, L3).