Deportivo Cali vs Junior will take place in the Primera A (Colombia) during the 2026 season on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 9:10 PM ET at Estadio Deportivo Cali. Get our score prediction, match preview, head-to-head (H2H) record, predicted lineups, live score updates, match statistics, and final result for today’s Deportivo Cali vs Junior fixture on LIVESOCCER.UK.COM.
AI Match Prediction
Junior arrives in ninth place with 27 points, trailing second-placed Junior by an eight-point margin despite a stronger recent run. While Deportivo Cali remains unbeaten in five matches with three clean sheets, Junior enters this fixture struggling, having failed to secure a win in their last four outings, including two consecutive losses. The disparity in league standing is stark, yet Junior’s recent defensive fragility contrasts sharply with Cali’s disciplined backline.
Junior’s inability to close out matches suggests a tactical stagnation, though their higher goal difference provides a slim margin for error. Predicted Score: 1-1
🤖 AI Match Prediction · Updated October 19, 2026, 4:00 AM ET
Last 5 Matches for Both Teams
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Deportivo Pereira vs Deportivo Cali | 0 – 0 | D |
| 03 Oct 2026 | Deportivo Cali vs Alianza Valledupar | 3 – 1 | W |
| 28 Sep 2026 | Deportivo Cali vs Águilas Doradas | 2 – 0 | W |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Santa Fe vs Deportivo Cali | 0 – 1 | W |
| 20 Sep 2026 | Deportivo Cali vs Cucuta | 3 – 0 | W |
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Junior vs Deportivo Pereira | 1 – 1 | D |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Junior vs Internacional de Bogota | 2 – 2 | D |
| 05 Oct 2026 | Bucaramanga vs Junior | 3 – 1 | L |
| 01 Oct 2026 | Atletico Nacional vs Junior | 3 – 1 | L |
| 27 Sep 2026 | Junior vs Independiente Medellin | 2 – 0 | W |
Match Preview
Deportivo Cali hosts Junior FC this Sunday at Estadio Deportivo Cali, a fixture historically dominated by the visitors. Across 39 previous encounters, Junior holds a significant edge with 16 victories compared to Deportivo Cali’s 10, alongside 13 draws. Both teams enter the match deploying similar 4-2-3-1 formations, signaling a tactical standoff as they look to navigate the complexities of the Primera A campaign.
The squads face notable personnel challenges that may influence the match’s tempo. Deportivo Cali will be without the suspended Leyser Chaverra and injured duo Avilés Hurtado and Kalazan Suárez, while Junior must manage the absences of Joel Canchimbo and Fabián Correa due to injury. These gaps in depth are particularly significant given the intensity of their previous meeting in April, a match where Deportivo Cali secured a 2-1 win despite being heavily out-possessed by Junior.
With Junior’s Francisco Fydriszewski recently drawing disciplinary scrutiny for dissent, maintaining composure will be vital for a visiting side that struggled with discipline in their last head-to-head, conceding 18 fouls. Given the historical disparity and the current roster limitations, the ability of both managers to rotate effectively will likely dictate the outcome of this contest.
🤖 Match Preview · Updated October 19, 2026, 4:00 AM ET
Match Report
Deportivo Cali and Junior played to a scoreless draw at the Estadio Deportivo Cali on October 18, 2026, in a Primera A Clausura fixture. Despite both sides fielding attacking-minded 4-2-3-1 formations, neither team was able to break the deadlock, leaving the match tied at 0-0 at both halftime and the final whistle. The encounter was marked by a distinct disciplinary disparity.
While Deportivo Cali maintained a clean disciplinary record throughout the 90 minutes, Junior struggled to contain their frustration as the match progressed. Junior accumulated three yellow cards, including one issued to Francisco Fydriszewski for dissent, and ultimately finished the match with ten men following a red card. The visitors’ inability to maintain composure under pressure hindered their efforts to secure a result, forcing them to navigate the closing stages of the game at a numerical disadvantage.
This stalemate leaves both clubs searching for momentum in the Clausura campaign. For Deportivo Cali, the result represents a failure to capitalize on home advantage against a Junior side that struggled to keep their discipline on the pitch. The draw reflects a defensive stalemate where neither attack could produce the decisive moment required to break the deadlock, ultimately resulting in a shared point that does little to elevate either team's position in the league standings.
🤖 AI Match Analysis · Updated October 19, 2026, 4:01 AM ET
Final Result Deportivo Cali vs Junior (Primera A, Colombia)
Final result Deportivo Cali vs Junior in the Primera A (Colombia) ended with a score of 0 - 0. View match statistics, team lineups, match timeline, goalscorers, and a full match summary.
📊 Match Result · Updated October 18, 2026, 11:19 PM ET
Match Statistics
Match statistics are not available yet.
Team Lineups
Deportivo Cali
- 1. P. Gallese (G)
- 27. F. Viáfara (D)
- 12. J. Caldera (D)
- 4. Fernando Antonio Álvarez Amador (D)
- 28. E. Velasco (D)
- 21. N. Benedetti (M)
- 8. D. Giraldo (M)
- 19. J. Martínez (M)
- 10. E. Reynoso (M)
- 20. E. Bello (M)
- 9. J. Dinenno (F)
- 26. J. Tello (D)
- 14. A. Castillo Manyoma (M)
- 45. M. Botero (F)
- 70. C. Bacca (F)
- 13. R. Pájaro (D)
- 38. A. Rodríguez (G)
- 23. S. Rodríguez (F)
- 16. K. Sandoval (D)
- 29. Kevin Caicedo (M)
Junior
- 1. M. Silveira (G)
- 34. Daniel Socarras (D)
- 5. D. Rivera (D)
- 23. P. Ortíz (D)
- 26. Y. Súarez (D)
- 80. F. Ángel (M)
- 14. J. Ríos (M)
- 77. C. Barrios (M)
- 8. Y. Chará (M)
- 18. K. Pérez (M)
- 19. F. Fydriszewski (F)
- 28. G. Celis (M)
- 29. T. Gutiérrez (F)
- 30. J. Martínez (G)
- 10. L. Muriel (F)
- 24. J. Pestaña (D)
- 7. H. Rivera (M)
- 20. J. Sarmiento (M)
- 25. D. Caicedo (F)
- 38. Andrés Shmalbach (M)
👥 Team Lineups · Updated October 18, 2026, 8:59 PM ET
Match Timeline
Deportivo Cali - Junior H2H
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Deportivo Cali | 0 - 0 | Junior | Primera A |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Junior | 1 - 2 | Deportivo Cali | Primera A |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Deportivo Cali | 0 - 2 | Junior | Primera A |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Junior | 0 - 0 | Deportivo Cali | Primera A |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Junior | 3 - 0 | Deportivo Cali | Primera A |
Upcoming Fixtures
Deportivo Cali - Junior FAQs
The match ended in a 0-0. Half-time score: 0 - 0.
Junior: Francisco Fydriszewski 19', Mauro Silveira 84', Juan David Ríos 90'.
Junior: Francisco Fydriszewski 64'.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, 9:10 PM ET.
The match is being played at Estadio Deportivo Cali , Palmira.
This match is part of Primera A (Colombia) the 2026 in Clausura - 15.
The match is officiated by referee Wilmar Roldan.
Deportivo Cali play in a formation 4-2-3-1 managed by R. Dudamel. Junior play in a formation 4-2-3-1 managed by S. Viera.
Deportivo Cali: P. Gallese, F. Viáfara, J. Caldera, Fernando Antonio Álvarez Amador, E. Velasco, N. Benedetti, D. Giraldo, J. Martínez, E. Reynoso, E. Bello, J. Dinenno. Junior: M. Silveira, Daniel Socarras, D. Rivera, P. Ortíz, Y. Súarez, F. Ángel, J. Ríos, C. Barrios, Y. Chará, K. Pérez, F. Fydriszewski.
🔄 Déiber Caicedo → Kevin Pérez 30' | 🔄 Alexis Castillo Manyoma → Johan Martinez 61' | 🔄 Luis Muriel → Cristian Barrios 68' | 🔄 Steven Rodríguez → Nicolás Benedetti 73' | 🔄 Guillermo Celis → Fabian Bernal 76' | 🔄 Jannenson Sarmiento → Yimmi Chará 76' | 🔄 Teófilo Gutiérrez → Déiber Caicedo 76' | 🔄 Carlos Bacca → Juan Dinenno 84'.
