Match Summary
Deportivo Cali defeated Independiente Medellin 3:2. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by J. Sand 17′, G. Cano 24′, D. Delgado 54′, G. Cano 65′, D. Rosero 88′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Deportivo Cali had 47% possession while Independiente Medellin held 53%. Deportivo Cali had 10 shots (6 on target) compared to 15 (6 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Deportivo Cali made 3 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Deportivo Cali and Independiente Medellin — 5 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Angulo
assist: A. Ricaurte
assist: J. Sand
assist: J. Angulo
Match Statistics
Deportivo Cali had 47% possession against Independiente Medellin's 53%. Deportivo Cali registered 10 shots (6 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 15 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 24–15.
Lineups
Deportivo Cali lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under G. Pelusso, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-4-2 under O. Zambrano.
Defensive Solidity
Deportivo Cali deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Independiente Medellin's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Deportivo Cali field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Independiente Medellin's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Deportivo Cali start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Independiente Medellin averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Deportivo Cali have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. Independiente Medellin show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Deportivo Cali and Independiente Medellin have met 2 times — Deportivo Cali won 0, Independiente Medellin won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Independiente Medellin leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026