Match Summary
Independiente Medellin defeated Deportivo Cali 2:1. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by E. Palomeque 29′, J. Caicedo 48′, L. Castro 86′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Independiente Medellin had 58% possession while Deportivo Cali held 42%. Independiente Medellin had 9 shots (2 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Deportivo Cali. Independiente Medellin made 3 substitutions, Deportivo Cali made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Independiente Medellin and Deportivo Cali — 3 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Castro
assist: R. Quiñónes
Match Statistics
Independiente Medellin had 58% possession against Deportivo Cali's 42%. Independiente Medellin registered 9 shots (2 on target) while Deportivo Cali managed 8 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–4. Fouls committed: 11–23.
Lineups
Independiente Medellin lined up in a 4-2-2-2 formation under Ismael Rescalvo, while Deportivo Cali deployed a 4-2-3-1 under G. Pelusso.
Defensive Solidity
Independiente Medellin deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Deportivo Cali'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
Independiente Medellin field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Deportivo Cali's 5 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
Independiente Medellin start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Deportivo Cali 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, Independiente Medellin have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Deportivo Cali show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
Independiente Medellin
Deportivo Cali
Head to Head
Independiente Medellin and Deportivo Cali have met 2 times — Independiente Medellin won 1, Deportivo Cali won 0, 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 (3 for the home side, 1 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