Match Summary
Bucaramanga defeated Deportivo Cali 1:0. The match was played in Primera A 2021. Goals were scored by Á. Meléndez 12′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Bucaramanga had 39% possession while Deportivo Cali held 61%. Bucaramanga had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 16 (6 on target) for Deportivo Cali. Bucaramanga made 5 substitutions, Deportivo Cali made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Bucaramanga and Deportivo Cali — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Zuluaga
Match Statistics
Bucaramanga had 39% possession against Deportivo Cali's 61%. Bucaramanga registered 7 shots (3 on target) while Deportivo Cali managed 16 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–11. Fouls committed: 21–12.
Lineups
Bucaramanga lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under L. Suárez, while Deportivo Cali deployed a 4-2-3-1 under A. Arias.
Defensive Solidity
Bucaramanga 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
Bucaramanga field 5 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
Bucaramanga start 1 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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Bucaramanga have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Deportivo Cali show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Bucaramanga and Deportivo Cali have met 3 times — Bucaramanga won 1, Deportivo Cali won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (5 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 24 Mar 2026