Deportivo Cali host Águilas Doradas in Categoria Primera A clash

match details and competition context

Categoria Primera A returns on Monday, 28 September 2026, with a fixture between Deportivo Cali and Águilas Doradas. Kick-off is scheduled for 01:10 UTC at Deportivo Cali's home ground in Cali. This encounter offers an intriguing opportunity for both sides amid the ongoing league campaign.

standings and recent form

Deportivo Cali currently sit sixth in the table after 10 matches, boasting 18 points from 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. They have netted 15 goals while conceding 8, resulting in a positive goal difference of 7. Their recent form is solid, having won three of their last five games, including a 3-0 home win over Cúcuta Deportivo and a tight 1-0 away victory against Independiente Santa Fe on 23 September. Their only recent defeat was a 3-0 loss to Atlético Nacional on 8 September.

Águilas Doradas find themselves 13th in the standings with 11 points from 9 matches, having recorded 2 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses. Their goal record stands at 12 scored and 13 conceded, reflecting a slight negative goal difference of -1. However, their recent form has been less convincing, managing only three draws and suffering two losses in their last five outings. Notably, they lost 1-0 away to América de Cali on 24 September and 2-0 away against Atlético Nacional on 13 September. Their inability to secure a win in the recent run may be a factor to consider going into this fixture.

head-to-head history

The two teams have met just once this season, with Águilas Doradas claiming a 2-1 victory at home on 29 January 2026. This narrow win could give Águilas Doradas some confidence, but Deportivo Cali will be eager to overturn that result on home soil. The match produced three goals altogether, suggesting both sides have attacking potential that could influence this rematch.

what to expect

Given Deportivo Cali's better league position and recent winning form, they appear to have the advantage heading into this fixture. Their ability to score and defend effectively has been demonstrated over the past five matches, where they averaged 1.4 goals per game while conceding just one. By contrast, Águilas Doradas have struggled to convert draws into wins and have conceded an average of 1.8 goals per game recently, which could pose challenges against a strong home side.

The seven-point gap between the teams in the standings further highlights Deportivo Cali's superior campaign so far, though Águilas Doradas may look to use their previous head-to-head success as motivation. Overall, this match could be tightly contested, with Deportivo Cali likely to push for another home victory, while Águilas Doradas search for an improvement in results.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head